Preliminary Project Scope Statement
1. Project Description and Deliverables
A 15’x15’ off the living room with with two flower pots, LED lights, and four deck chairs on the far side of the deck. This project will be completed either personal sweat equity or the use of a qualified contractor.
2. Project Objectives
• To build a safe, attractive 15x15 deck space
• To meet all building and safety codes • Ready by June 15th
• To increase the equity of the house
3. Project Requirements
• The drafting and design of the deck space
• Determination of a budget and confirmation of financing if necessary
• Obtain bids by contractors and compare it to sweat equity. • Sourcing of best materials (such as pressure-treated lumber, cedar, and composites) and that will fit family’s needs
• Checking with community resources about permits
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4. Project Constraints
• Weather
• Amount of time available to work on project: sweat equity
• Slope and elevation of back yard
• Project costs
• Availability of contractors
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5. Project Risks
The risks associated with a project like this include:
• Delay in completion time due to weather
• Potential problems with foundation of home, which can increase repairs costs
• Despite investigation, contractor may prove unreliable
• Expanding scope and designs of the deck
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6. Milestones
Milestone Date Milestone Name Milestone Description
April 1
Determine the designs & materials
Based on the family’s requirement, a deck plan layout and type of materials will be determined.
April 15
Get three bids and choose alternatives of “make or buy” Determine the project costs and get quotes from three contractors. Based on three quotes, decide on personal sweat equity and/or using one of the contractors
May 1 Get required permits Submit and get all applicable construction permits.
May 15 Start building the deck Buy materials and execute the deck construction plans.
June 15 Project finished Get project approval and sign-off by Jane Do.
A 15’x15’ off the living room with with two flower pots, LED lights, and four deck chairs on the far side of the deck. This project will be completed either personal sweat equity or the use of a qualified contractor.
2. Project Objectives
• To build a safe, attractive 15x15 deck space
• To meet all building and safety codes • Ready by June 15th
• To increase the equity of the house
3. Project Requirements
• The drafting and design of the deck space
• Determination of a budget and confirmation of financing if necessary
• Obtain bids by contractors and compare it to sweat equity. • Sourcing of best materials (such as pressure-treated lumber, cedar, and composites) and that will fit family’s needs
• Checking with community resources about permits
•
•
4. Project Constraints
• Weather
• Amount of time available to work on project: sweat equity
• Slope and elevation of back yard
• Project costs
• Availability of contractors
•
•
5. Project Risks
The risks associated with a project like this include:
• Delay in completion time due to weather
• Potential problems with foundation of home, which can increase repairs costs
• Despite investigation, contractor may prove unreliable
• Expanding scope and designs of the deck
•
•
•
•
6. Milestones
Milestone Date Milestone Name Milestone Description
April 1
Determine the designs & materials
Based on the family’s requirement, a deck plan layout and type of materials will be determined.
April 15
Get three bids and choose alternatives of “make or buy” Determine the project costs and get quotes from three contractors. Based on three quotes, decide on personal sweat equity and/or using one of the contractors
May 1 Get required permits Submit and get all applicable construction permits.
May 15 Start building the deck Buy materials and execute the deck construction plans.
June 15 Project finished Get project approval and sign-off by Jane Do.