Scope of Work

Construction glossary · Core terms

Core terms · definition

The detailed written description of exactly what the contractor will and will not do on the project. The single most important document for preventing misunderstandings and 'I thought that was included' arguments.

Source: InterNACHI — Inspection Glossary: Scope of Work

Where this comes up

Where this term lands on a Columbus budget

The cost pages carry the current local ranges, and the guides explain what moves them. A published range becomes a project number only after someone looks at the site.