Project Scope Statement Example
PROJECT OVERVIEW
This project is being undertaken to establish a new residence for Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. The new residence will be a free-standing, single-family dwelling built on a two-acre lot (lot 24) located at 200 North Maple Avenue, MyTown, MyState, 20001-1234, USA. The project is to commence on Monday, February 2, 2015 and will complete no later than Thursday, December 31, 2015. This home is being constructed to take advantage of the latest building materials and codes and will employ emerging technology to minimize energy consumption. Construction will be overseen and managed by Apex Home Builders, the prime contractor who may subcontract components of the construction effort. All labor will be bonded and all materials will meet or exceed local building code guidelines.
SECTION I. PROJECT PURPOSE
The home project is being undertaken to establish a new primary residence for Mr. and Mrs. Smith and family. The new residence is scheduled for completion in December so that the Smith family may move in during the first two weeks of 2016. Mr. Smith will be taking responsibility for his company’s North American operations in 2016 and is relocating from Europe to do so. Mr. Smith and family will be traveling and relocating during December of 2015 and will move directly from their current home to the newly completed residence. The home must be completed by December 31, 2015, so that the Smith’s can establish residence in the community with the appropriate lead time
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PROJECT SCOPE STATEMENT EXAMPLE
to enable their children to be enrolled in the school system to begin the 2016 school year along with their class mates.
SECTION II. PROJECT SCOPE
This is a Fixed-Price Contract Contractor commitment estimate is U.S. $750,000.00. Upon