Once feasibility is confirmed, the next step is to define exactly what will be built and what success looks like.
1. Project Scope Definition
- Specifies what work is included and what is excluded.
- Defines deliverables, standards, materials, systems, and performance requirements.
- Creates a Scope Statement linked to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Example:
Construct a 20,000 sq. ft. three-story academic block including classrooms, labs, and administrative areas, with a 9-month completion schedule and ₹10 Cr. budget.
2. Project Objectives
Objectives should follow the SMART principle:
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound.
Examples of Project Objectives:
- Complete Phase I by Q4 within the approved ₹8 Cr. budget.
- Achieve a 5-star GRIHA energy rating.
- Maintain less than 2% deviation in cost and schedule.
3. Scope Change Control
To prevent “scope creep,” establish a formal process for modifying project scope, including documentation, approval, and a cost-time impact analysis.
Tip:
“A project fails not from poor execution, but from an undefined scope.”