Module Code: UBLM79-15-M Assessment (Project Report – 100%) 2025/2026 Introduction For the purposes of this assessment, assume the project is currently at the inception stage, where the need for development has only recently been identified.

Module Code: UBLM79-15-M Assessment (Project Report – 100%) 2025/2026

Introduction For the purposes of this assessment, assume the project is currently at the inception stage, where the need for development has only recently been identified.

You are required to develop a project strategy for a proposed Radisson Blu Hotel as part of a major redevelopment initiative. Your report must demonstrate a rigorous and research-led approach to early-stage project management decision-making.

Briefing for proposed Radisson Blu Hotel You must select a site within the Bristol postcode area (as provided on Blackboard). The proposed development consists of:

A new nine-storey, 150-room hotel • Gymnasium (approx. 1,400 m²) Conference and banqueting facilities (approx. 1,200 m²) Multi-storey car park (250 spaces) The development is commissioned by Redrose Development Ltd (RDL), who intend to brand the facility as a Radisson Blu Hotel. Construction is planned to commence one year from now.

The client intends to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating and expects the completed hotel to demonstrate high sustainability in both design and operation.

Site You must select a site within the Bristol postcode area (as provided on Blackboard)

Scope Your organisation has been appointed as the client-side Project Management consultant. You are required to produce a strategic plan for how the project should be realised, highlighting key challenges, risks, stakeholders, and the overall project management strategy.

You may disregard land acquisition costs and any demolition requirements.

All other assumptions must be supported by sound professional judgement and relevant research.

For cost estimation, the client has stated that life-cycle costs of a multi-storey car park may be treated as equivalent to an underground car park.

Your proposals must focus on activities relevant to the strategy phase of the project life cycle and should guide the client in establishing the appropriate project management organisation, processes, and strategic approach.

The Task The task is to prepare a 3500-word (maximum) report and technical appendix of supporting documents (maximum of 5 pages).

A) REPORT (3500 words maximum) setting out the context and how to manage the key project issues and evaluating their interconnection with client objectives, stakeholders and theory.

1. Rationalise and justify the choices you have made in the context of: (1) funding and optimum value; (2) project timescale and sequences; (3) risk management; (4) organisational and communication strategy; (5) stakeholder management; and of theoretical concepts you have applied.
2. Full academic and technical references and case studies are needed to support your report. B) APPENDIX (maximum of 5 pages) – Project execution plan (PEP) information which shows:

Funding choices/sources and value analysis i.e. a Whole life cycle costing with a cost-benefit analysis table which breaks down estimated costs and income for the project. Linked life cycle programme (MS Project should be used). Comprehensive risk register and risk management strategy table. The entries in the table should justify the rationale of the register priority and the management of risk. Also consider H&S risks. A project organisational structure (identifying the procurement option) showing key roles/responsibilities and communication mechanisms to ensure effective management of the project. Stakeholder management strategy based on identification of all relevant stakeholders and justification of their respective management strategies based on their relationship with the proposed project. Report Submission Date Please note that the submission deadlines are absolute and based on UWE server time, therefore you are strongly advised to submit work well ahead of the deadline dates to avoid situations where penalties could be incurred. Penalties are imposed if a submission is made up to 24 hours after the deadline, and the highest mark you can receive will be the minimum pass mark (if the assessment is passed). After the 24 hours have passed, the work will not be accepted for marking.

The report is to be submitted as a MS Word document ‘online’ through the module website on or before 2.00 pm on the 4th May 2026 + 48 hours

Report Assessment Criteria You will be marked on the 3 criteria below:

Demonstration of research and analytical skills in project evaluation to justify and rationalise your practice. 60% of your marks are awarded for the reporting excellence and interpretation of decision making. The understanding of the technical and management control and the context for application of project evaluation. Up to 40% will be available for technical excellence and application in the use of tools in the appendix. The professional/ethical and consistency of approach to the problem process and solution You will lose marks directly for a poor approach to professionalism and lack of consideration of ethics. You will gain marks for innovative and effective solutions that promote value, reputation and professional robustness. To gain a distinction (≥ 70%)

You will need to do technically very well in all 5 areas and to make interpretations that are sound and have a robust solution. A depth of interpretation should show you have accessed theory and practice well. The solutions must have a good ethical and professional approach.

To gain a merit (60 – 69 %)

You will need to do technically well in at least 4 (of the 5) subject areas and to make a good interpretation of those areas. You will need to demonstrate a consistent approach ethically and to have a more robust understanding of the decision making and control process and theory in those four areas.

To gain a pass (50 – 59%)

You will need to show basic technical competence in at least 3 (of the 5) subject areas and to provide evidence of interpretation of context and use of the tools with a basic ethical approach and evidence of research.

To fail (< 50%)

You will not have accessed any theory or case study evidence to rationalise your choices, you will show very poor technical competence, or you will only have attempted two areas well.

The Format – Report and Appendix

The Faculty and Department set out common standards for written submission and you should ensure that your report (in A4 format) and appendix meets these basic standards:

Word Count: 3500 words maximum (not including title page, contents page, terms of reference, tables & figures, references, bibliography, glossary and appendices).

Font & Size Arial 11pt Line Spacing 1.5-line spacing Page layout Portrait Margins 3cm left hand side margin, all others 2cm References UWE Harvard Style (see UWE library for details) Appendix Up to 5 pages for the appendix diagrams and charts of up to A3 in size. These must be bound into the A4 report.