Project Scope Reports

It's an issue amongst a wide range of service based industries, and those seeking to get comparable quotations for a specific scope of works project.

And the word 'specific' is an important one in the context of seeking quotes on a like for like basis.

The problem occurs for a multitude of reasons, some of which include:

• The client is unsure of exactly what is required - and for good reason. It's not your area of expertise, right!
• Contractors will see the problem, and the therefore the solution very differently - when scope is open to interpretation, contractors will interpret what the client is looking to achieve
• Contractors will only provide advice and services within the scope of their capability - this may shape their idea of the solution

So what do you need to bring it all together, to take the guess work out of it, and to provide a roadmap towards seeking, say 3 quotes that have a fighting chance of being based of a 'single point of truth'?

This is where a 'scope report' or 'specialist report' becomes an invaluable tool, to aid in assisting you to achieving your desired project outcomes. And here's why:

• Engage in a consultative process with someone who understands the industry and knows how to ask the right questions
• Leverage off the knowledge-base of an industry expert
• Reduce uncertainty and eliminating incorrect scope interpretation
• Provide to contractors a clear, concise and documented expectation of the project requirements are
• Mitigate project risks and avoid conflict with contractors

The larger the project, the more stakeholders you have associated with the project, the more relevant a report will be for your next project. You'd expect to have a fee associated with  a specialist report, considering the time and expertise that goes into producing the detailed scope.