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Defining Project Scope and Objectives

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.”