- Author
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O'Connor, J. T.
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Vickroy, C. G.
- Title
- Control of Construction. Project Scope.
- Coporate
- University of Texas, Austin
- Report
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Source Document 6; Task Force 83-3
March 1986
110 p.
- Keywords
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construction
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methodology
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case histories
- Identifiers
- reasons for inadequate scope definition; early estimates; project changes and 'creeping' scope; problems with and control of bulk quantities; framework for scope definition; research achievements and issues for further study; case study 1: W.H. Sammis Plant, Stratton, Ohio; case study 2: H.K. Ferguson and Anheuser-Busch, Houston, Texas
- Abstract
- The Business Roundtable Report A-6 stated that "Poor scope definition at the time of budgeting ranks as the highest impact item that causes projects to run over budget. Loss of scope control during design ranks second in impact." A recent doctoral dissertation reported that construction industry officials considered lack of scope definition to be the most serious problem on construction projects. The first goal of this report then is to explore the major problems caused by inadequate scope definition. For each problem area identified, the report will answer three questions: 1. What is the problem, and why is it a problem? 2. How does poor scope definition contribute to the problem? 3. What can industry members do to control or reduce this problem?