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Aung Sint
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Lead Consultant| Laminar Projects
Change is a natural part of every construction project, but it is often seen in a negative light. However, change can also have positive effects on project outcomes, such as improving quality, reducing costs, and saving time. These benefits are outlined in the PMI-CP Scope and Change Order Management e-learning course. Can you share any best practices for scope governance based on your experience?
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Aung, scope changes can definitely be either positive or negative. In many cases, we had to tweak the design on our buildings in order to realize an opportunity identified as a Potential Positive Risk in the Risk Register. For example, recently, we changed the Plumbing Design in one of our buildings to use fixtures that have low flow rate in order to qualify for a $150,000 energy incentive rebate.

It’s important to have a clearly defined scope of work, document any changes and assess the impact on all fronts.
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May 12, 2024 6:43 AM
Aung Sint
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Thanks, Rami, for sharing your insight!
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Depending on the client and team's evaluation of the likelihood of material scope changes, it can be advisable to have the client budget separately for scope changes early on so that they are not having to make tough decisions at a later point when additional funding might not be easily available.

Kiron
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May 12, 2024 6:45 AM
Aung Sint
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Good advice, Kiron, thanks for sharing!
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Aung Sint
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Lead Consultant| Laminar Projects
May 02, 2024 10:33 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Aung, scope changes can definitely be either positive or negative. In many cases, we had to tweak the design on our buildings in order to realize an opportunity identified as a Potential Positive Risk in the Risk Register. For example, recently, we changed the Plumbing Design in one of our buildings to use fixtures that have low flow rate in order to qualify for a $150,000 energy incentive rebate.

It’s important to have a clearly defined scope of work, document any changes and assess the impact on all fronts.

Thanks, Rami, for sharing your insight!
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Aung Sint
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Lead Consultant| Laminar Projects
May 02, 2024 12:08 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Depending on the client and team's evaluation of the likelihood of material scope changes, it can be advisable to have the client budget separately for scope changes early on so that they are not having to make tough decisions at a later point when additional funding might not be easily available.

Kiron
Good advice, Kiron, thanks for sharing!

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