When an individual or department member perceives a problem that can be solved by altering their program space, a project is essentially conceived. If the Triage group agrees that the proposed project can be formulated, Facilities Development proceeds to formulate the project.
Formulation consists of identifying the scope, schedule and budget for the proposed project.
Scope is identified typically through a sketch prepared by a member of Facilities Development. Once the scope has been identified via the sketch, the Director of Facilities Development evaluates the plan, estimates its total project cost, and estimates the elapsed time schedule for the project. The scope, schedule and budget information is summarized in letter form and sent to the initiator of the request. If the initiator wishes to proceed, he or she must identify a fund source and confirm the source with the Director of Asset Management. When assigned a project, the first act of the Project Manager is to familiarize himself or herself with the project by reviewing the formulation file and meeting with the Director of Facilities Development.