Feasibility
Feasibility is the work of confirming whether a project is viable under real constraints before design and pricing become commitments.
What this pillar covers
This pillar covers the early work that tests whether a project is viable before drawings deepen and numbers start getting treated as commitments. The articles focus on the constraints that usually matter first, such as site limits, existing-condition risk, servicing realities, structural implications, and the practical questions that determine whether a preferred concept can move forward in a disciplined way.
Common failure modes this pillar helps prevent
• Advancing design before the real constraints have been tested
• Treating an early idea as viable when site, structure, or servicing may limit it
• Spending time and money on concepts that are not realistically supportable
• Entering pricing with unresolved assumptions that should have been clarified earlier
How to use the articles in this pillar
Use this pillar at the front end of a project, especially when the main question is what is actually possible. Start with the article that best matches the uncertainty you are trying to reduce, then use the rest to pressure-test viability before design direction hardens.
Related Pillars
After viability is clearer, move to Scope, schedule, and change control to document the work properly for pricing and delivery. Use Permits, code, and approvals when the question shifts from what may be possible to what must be reviewed, approved, or sequenced.
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Feasibility Checklist: The Questions to Answer Before You Commit
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Feasibility Checklist: The Questions to Answer Before you Commit
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The Purpose of Feasibility: Reducing Uncertainty Before Commitments
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