BLDG3151 – Case Studies in Construction Management

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BLDG3151 – Case Studies in Construction Management
Winter 2019
Group Project 2: Research Analysis of the Role of the Canadian Construction Industry in Fighting Global Warming
Mark: 21% of overall grade
Late Submission
Any late work submitted after the deadline will incur a penalty of 10% reduction per day for up to five business days for a maximum of 50% reduction, after which no work will be accepted.
Project Requirements:
Research Topic: Research Analysis of the Role of the Canadian Construction Industry in Fighting Global Warming
Research Objective: How can the Canadian construction Industry lead the world in the reduction of global warming caused by ongoing worldwide infrastructure construction? What are the innovative methods and means available to fight global warming?
Specific Project Scope:
1. Describe the historical perspective on how past construction activities on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects have contributed to global warming.
2. Provide your analysis about what might the probable outcome 100 years from now be if global warming goes unchecked.
3. Identify the main construction sector’s contributing factors to global warming.
4. Provide innovative and sustainable solutions to reduce global warming.
Research Report Structure:
A written, professionally formatted, report to the client, minimum 3,000 words, containing a cover letter, an executive summary (summary of main findings), a table of contents, tables and charts, detailed explanations/comments as required, research documentation/sources/ printouts, conclusions, and APA-formatted references (Minimum 10 references required).
The deliverable is a written report utilizing the template provided, containing no less than 3,000 words, structured as follows.
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Executive Summary
4. Historical Perspective on Global Warming
5. Future Outcome of Global Warming
6. Main Factors Contributing to Global Warming
7. Innovative and Sustainable Solutions
8. Conclusion
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9. References
Marking Rubric:
Marks are allocated based on the soundness of your research, the thoroughness of your analysis, and the quality of writing. The following rubric will be used to evaluate your submission.
1. Title Page
1.00%
2. Table of Contents
1.00%
3. Executive Summary
3.00%
4. Historical Perspective on Global Warming
15.00%
5. Future Outcome of Global Warming
10.00%
6. Main Factors Contributing to Global Warming
25.00%
7. Innovative and Sustainable Solutions
35.00%
8. Conclusion
5.00%
9. References
5.00%
Total
100.00%