Project Scope Statement

• What to Include in a Project Scope Statement

The Scope Statement is an essential element of any project. Project managers use a Scope Statement to outline the results their project will produce and the terms and conditions under which they will perform their work. The people who requested the project and the project team should agree to all terms in the Scope Statement before actual project work begins.

Your Scope Statement should include the following information:



    Justification: How and why your project came to be, the business need(s) it addresses, the scope of work to be performed, and how it will affect and be affected by other related activities

    Objectives: The products, services, and/or results your project will produce (also referred to as deliverables)

    Product scope description: The features and functions of the products, services, and/or results your project will produce

    Product acceptance criteria: The process and criteria for accepting completed products, services, or results

    Constraints: Restrictions that limit what you can achieve, how and when you can achieve it, and how much achieving it can cost

    Assumptions: Statements about how you will address uncertain information as you conceive, plan, and perform your project


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• Project Scope Statement Example

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• EXAMPLE OF PROJECT SCOPE STATEMENT

PROJECT OBJECTIVE
To construct a high-quality, custom home within five months at cost not to exceed $150,000.

DELIVERABLES
• A 2,200-square-foot, 2½-bath, 3-bedroom, finished home.
• A finished garage, insulated and sheetrocked.
• Kitchen appliances to include range, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
• High-efficiency gas furnace with programmable thermostat.

MILESTONES
1. Permits approved—March 5
2. Foundation poured—March 14
3. Dry in. Framing, sheathing, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections passed—May 25
4. Final inspection—June 7

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Home must meet local building codes.
2. All windows and doors must pass NFRC class 40 energy ratings.
3. Exterior wall insulation must meet an “A” factor of 21.
4. Ceiling insulation must meet an “R” factor of 38.
5. Floor insulation must meet an “R” factor of 25.
6. Garage will accommodate two large-size cars and one 20-foot Winnebago.
7. Structure must pass seismic stability codes.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
1. The home will be built to the specifications and design of the original blueprints provided by the customer.
2. Owner responsible for landscaping.
3. Refrigerator is not included among kitchen appliances.
4. Air conditioning is not included but prewiring is included.
5. Contractor reserves the right to contract out services.
6. Contractor responsible for subcontracted work.
7. Site work limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

CUSTOMER REVIEW
John and Joan Smith