Anticipating scope creep in the design phase of infrastructure projects

A case study on scope creep and its effects

Master thesis (2018)

Authors

B.A. Hofland Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

A.R.M. Wolfert (supervisor 2)
M.L.C. de Bruijne (supervisor 1)
R. Binnekamp (supervisor 1)
Sander van Nederveen (supervisor 1)
Gijsbert van Eck (supervisor 1)
Freerk Hoeksma (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2018 Bernice Hofland
Construction industry Scope Creep Scope changes
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Published Date

06-04-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

Infrastructure projects in the construction industry are complex. This complexity leads to unavoidable changes in scope. When scope changes are not formalized and managed correctly, it is a risk contributing to project failure. A scope change that is not formalized is scope creep. This research looks at the causes and effects of scope creep in both literature and practice. Furthermore, a case study is conducted to recommend a course of action to anticipate scope creep and its effects.