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1BPM – Frequently Asked Questions

Are there two reports (750 words each) or one report (1500 words)?
There is one report of 1500. Diagrams, charts, references do not count towards the word count.
Is there a book where I can read up to remind me what was covered in Year 1?
How do you include project management in the coursework if the two main sections
are Risk Framework and Risk Assessment?
In order to deliver a project, there will be multiple project managers working on different parts and
their activities need to be coordinated and prioritised. Risk management will be a key part of their
role. These project managers will work within the risk framework to manage the risks that they
have identified, assessed and prioritised.
In this coursework, there are many ways we are asking you to imagine yourself to be a project
manager working in your chosen major civil engineering project. The first question is do you
understand the risk framework and the rationale behind it, i.e. what was the process of managing
risks and why was it designed like that; and the second question (project manager working or Tier 1
contractor) asks you to identify and assess the risks, i.e. can you apply this key part of the process.
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Coursework Structure
I find it difficult to keep to the word count and as a result spend time editing the
report. Can you provide some guidance?
Writing a concise report is a key learning experience in this module. There are several ways to write
a concise report:
• Start by jotting down bullet points and expand each bullet from there
• Structure your answer around three clear sections: 1) Introduction 2) Body of the report 3)
Conclusions
• Support your answer with figures and tables to help to keep your word count low
Do I need to create a contents page?
No. Submit them as one report but divided into Part A and Part B.
Framework for Part A and another project for Part B?
Yes, you can. Please include mega projects (>$1bn) if possible.
For Part B, I would like to use the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg or Millau Viaduct
Project as the risk assessment project. Both projects are less than 1 billion. Is it still
valid for the report?
Yes, This is fine.
Coursework Examples
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2BPM – Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any background reading about the practical implementation of a risk
management framework for a major civil engineering project?
The Crossrail learning legacy website has a document titled ‘risk and assurance’ which provides a
good introduction. The March 2018 article titled ‘implementing risk management at Crossrail’ gives
a more detailed account of how they managed risks. How all these are brought together is
described in the Governance Framework. London Olympics Governance Framework is a good
example.
These documents and ISO 31000(2018) along with course notes will help to understand this topic
in greater depth. You can download the ISO from the library’s website.
How do I research on how effective the risk framework was?
To answer this, you have to look at the overall vision (objective) of project. For example, London
Olympics project objectives (see Governance Framework) were
1. To stage an inspirational Olympics to all stakeholders
2. To deliver on time, to specification and providing a sustainable legacy
3. To maximise the economic, social, health and environmental benefits and regeneration of
East London
4. To achieve a sustained improvement of UK sports
ODA’s mission was to deliver facilities, infrastructure and transport for London 2012 on time, on
budget and to leave a lasting legacy. A good risk framework ensures the risk failure to deliver these
goals timely escalated, monitored and managed well. The coursework requires you to give your
opinion on effectiveness based on your research and provide conclusions. It is easier to use a
completed project because you will have a lot of data to comment on its effectiveness.
r projects.
While doing research, I have also come across the term assurance framework, which
seems to be the same as the risk framework? Is there a difference between the two
and if so, how do they differ?
Some major projects co-mingle this terminology. All major projects should have a governance
framework. A governance framework details processes by which the Project Board directs, controls
and deliver at the most senior level to achieve the objectives and meet the standard of
accountability and probity. It has several components such as assurance framework, risk
framework, finance framework, corporate framework etc. London Olympics Governance Framework
is a good example and explains well how these frameworks works fit together.
Assurance framework is to ensure the PROJECT is governed and delivered properly whilst the risk
framework focusses on risk and opportunity. Some projects (e.g. Crossrail) call the ‘risk and
assurance framework’.
Coursework 1A Risk Framework FAQs
- COURSEWORK PART A -
What were the key parts of the risk framework used for a major civil
engineering project?
Take an example of a major civil engineering project and explain how they were managed and
controlled. Citing your reasons, explain how effective they were.
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The first line of defence covers the Front-line Project and Functional Teams who are
in charge of managing project level risks. For the London Olympics project, the ODA
Board, EMB, Programme Board and Delivery Partners are all included within the 1st
line of defence. Is this correct?