Why Create a Scope of Work?
A detailed Construction Scope of Work is needed in order to estimate construction costs, make sure the project complies with Housing Quality Standards (HQS), and meet the needs and demands of the target homebuyers. Establishing what to include in a Construction Scope of Work can range from: Walk-through to determine project feasibility. Make notes of conditions and areas of concern. General Construction Scope of Work according to Housing Quality Standards. Either a licensed contractor should accompany the project manager, in-house construction manager and/or qualified city housing construction/rehabilitation inspector who will draft the Scope of Work and calculate a preliminary construction budget cost. Preliminary Designs that include floor plans and elevations, which help provide general cost per square foot cost estimating according to what construction costs are for similar projects. Working Drawings and Construction Specifications that provide detail regarding all construction wor
