Group 43 Assignment Strategy and Agreement

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GROUP ASSIGNMENT STRATEGY AND AGREEMENT BLDG 1013 Introduction to Construction Management & Property Term 1, 2024 Date: 27/03/2024 Group Name: Group 43 Group Members: Name: zID Leo Walls z5588252 Meg Wannell z5588746 Daniel Hoff z5589023 Elle Douglas z5574905 Antony Gaballah z5588343 Hao Nan Zhong z5160621 Selected Case Study: Sydney Harbour Bridge BLDG 1013 Introduction to Construction Management & Property 1

1. Group Contacts and availabilities: Name Contact number Email Prior commitment dates & times Daniel 0432187200 z5589023@ad.unsw.edu.a u Leo 0405248707 z5588252@ad.unsw.edu.a u Hao Nan 0422339785 z5160621@ad.unsw.edu.a u Antony 0410190990 z5588343@ad.unsw.edu.a u Elle z5574905@ad.unsw.edu.a u Meg 0490677568 z5588746@ad.unsw.edu.a u z5588343 2. Team approaches Give a brief statement of your team approaches for the assignment (i.e., horizontal approach, sequential approach, free-form approach, or stratified approach) and why you choose this approach?  Stratified  Horizontal  Sequential Our team has chosen to adopt a mix of stratified, horizontal, and sequential approach. Each member has a specific role and is responsible for a section of the report. We have split the group into three pairs, with each pair responsible for one topic. We aim to work independently, but also to collaborate and to help each other complete the report to an optimal standard. Team members also have the responsibility to check over each other’s work. 2.1 Team Aims: What do you aim to achieve from the undertaking of this group assignment. We aim to foster collaboration and teamwork in a group environment, essential skills that are integral to our future careers. We also aim to develop effective communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills which will prepare us for the workplace. We intend to undertake extensive research and complete the project to a suitable standard. This is so that we can adequately learn about the different aspects of construction. 2.2 Guiding Principles  Communication  Support  Respect of ideas and individuals  Honesty and discussion of problems  Role distribution  Celebration/rewards 3. How your team works BLDG 1013 Introduction to Construction Management & Property 2

3.1 Group Roles i.e Meeting facilitator, Proofreader, communications, technical coordinator etc. Note that ALL group members must participate in ALL sections of the assignment submission. Team Role Nominated team member Meg Wannell Documentation Coordinator/Formatter Leo Walls Technical Coordinator Daniel Hoff Communications Coordinator Hao Nan Zhong Meeting Facilitator Antony Gaballah Proof-reader/Data Collector Elle Douglas Researcher/Administration These roles may be subject to change at the discretion of the majority of group members. 3.2 Team meetings and check-ins When and where? First meeting – Business Building 22/03/2024 We had our first meeting to complete the Group Assignment Strategy and Agreement Document. We assigned team roles, selected our project, and allocated work tasks. Second meeting – Online Zoom Meeting 27/03/2024 The purpose of our second meeting was to collate our individual research into a single Google Doc. We then edited, formatted and proofread each other’s work, and started on the first draft of our report. Third meeting – In person meeting; Electrical Engineering Building 03/04/2024 Our main deliverable was to complete the first draft of our report by this date. We came together to discuss the details of our report, and to sort out any inconsistences and issues. We aim to complete the final report by Wednesday next week. Fourth meeting – In person: UNSW Library 10/04/2024 We completed our report. We came together as a group to look through each other’s work and 3.3 Communications Identify your methods of communication during the semester i.e. WhatsApp, UNSW emails, face to face meetings. Our main methods of communication are Snapchat, Facebook Messenger and iMessage. These are used to facilitate group meetings and general communication. They were selected due to convenience and ease of usage. Group meetings will also be held in person. For work collaboration and documentation, we have chosen to use Google Docs and Word due to familiarity and ease of use. 4. Team Productivity Management Conflict is an inevitable part of every group process and can be an opportunity for growth if it is handled correctly. It is therefore important to spend time outlining the way your BLDG 1013 Introduction to Construction Management & Property 3

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team will handle conflict and to have clear steps in the event of non-compliance with this group agreement. 4.1 Conflict Management What strategies will you use to minimise the risk of conflict within the group? Be open to different ideas Be polite and non-derogatory Inclusive and open communication Honest sharing of ideas without judgement or discrimination Listening to others opinion and taking into consideration all differences in opinion Team bonding activities and reconciliation strategies in the case of conflict 4.2 Procedures for dealing with non-compliance with this agreement 4.2.1 Minor non-compliance A minor non-compliance is one which disrupts the process but can be resolved within the group. Dispute Resolution Missing a meeting Catch them up through online communication platforms Not replying to a message/post Send another message or an email, leave enough time before messages to give the person enough time to reply Lack of respect for others Honest communication and feedback to the offender in order to rectify behaviour Incomplete work Team meeting to discuss, find out reason why, try to help and support the person if they are going through struggles 4.2.2 Major non-compliance A major non-compliance would be when a member’s action disrupts the process and affects the assignment and other members. These conflicts need to be referred to the lecturer for resolution. Major non-compliance may result in loss of marks or a failing grade for the individual(s) concerned. Dispute Resolution Complete and consistent lack of communication If minor dispute resolution tactics have been unsuccessful on several occasions, lecturer is to be contacted Bullying / harassment Immediately contact lecturer Consistent failure to complete work without reasonable excuse Immediately contact lecturer. Re-allocation of workload may be exercised. 5. Celebrating success Decide how and when the group should celebrate milestones Milestone Reward First meeting and starting the assignment Get to know each other, team bonding Completed first draft of report Group meeting to celebrate Complete final draft of report Celebrate at Roundhouse BLDG 1013 Introduction to Construction Management & Property 4

6. Agreement of the group All group members are to sign and date their agreement to the terms and conditions outlined in this agreement. Name Signature Date Hao Nan Zhong Hao Nan Zhong 22/03/2024 Daniel Hoff Daniel Hoff 22/03/2024 Leo Walls Leo Walls 22/03/2024 Antony Gaballah Antony Gaballah 22/03/2024 Meg Wannell Meg Wannell 22/03/2024 Elle Douglas Elle Douglas 22/03/2024 BLDG 1013 Introduction to Construction Management & Property 5