Couple of questions... - D-Tools Forum

MrDigitronic · 04-08-2007, 04:14 PM

Couple of things that i can't figure out.

1. Wanted to create a cover page that has the scope of work, customers name and some other stuff that I like to be inserted automatically. Is there a way to link the customers info to a drawing ala' the landscape titleframe and also the scope of work?

2. Does anyone have a "scope of work" statement list that they would share? Since my writing skills could be better, it would take awhile to put something together!

Thanks,

Fredrik

04-08-2007, 08:57 PM

As for the reports... The Word reports are your best bet until V5. I did what you suggest for V4.6 using Crystal, but I would wait on V5 reports before making a lot of reporting modifications. Can't help on the scope of work. We create a complete requirements doc for each project. Not a lot of reuse.

**Kevin Mikelonis** · 04-08-2007, 09:35 PM

Does anyone have a "scope of work" statement list that they would share? Since my writing skills could be better, it would take awhile to put something together!

Scope of work statements can be 'boilerplate' to start with and then expanded within each project to communicate the specifics of the project.

Below I have pasted in simple statements for a list of named systems that are built into The Process Best Practices STARTER Mastertable for Residential Integrators.

And also I have attached a document for a real project that has expanded scope and standard functional specifications within it, you can pick through this to create your own standards (highly reccommended!)

Remember that in Scope of Work, its just as important (actually more important) to define what you are not doing as it is to define what you are doing.

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Electrical

The electrical system includes power distribution equipment to receptacles, lighting fixtures, appliances, and mechanical systems.

Lighting Control

The lighting control system includes centrally controlled dimmers, switches, power control modules, which enable control of multiple lighting loads, shades, and accessories in designated rooms using built-in keypads and other timed or environmental events

Climate Control

The climate control system includes connected thermostats which may be regulated by primary controls used with other systems.

Structured Wiring

The structured wiring system delivers Cable TV, Satellite TV, Telephone, and Ethernet signals from the incoming service point to designated ports within each room.

Telecommunications

The telecommunication system provides telephone and/or intercom communications to telephone handsets within each room using the structured wiring system.

LAN / WLAN

The LAN/WLAN system provides control over ethernet signals between computers and other network appliances using the structured wiring system and/or wireless connections.

Surveillance

The surveillance system delivers video from indoor and/or outdoor cameras to designated video diplays in each room using the structured wiring system.

Distributed Audio/Video

The distributed audio/video system provides audio from centrally located music sources as well as audio and video from centrally located video sources to speakers and video displays to designated rooms.
Multi-Media

The multi-media system includes a video display and speaker system integrated with multiple video and/or audio sources and useful remote control.

Theater

The theater system includes a video display and speaker system integrated with multiple video and/or audio sources and useful remote control. Acoustic room treatments, seating, and theatrical lighting are also included within designated rooms.

Central Control System

The central control system enables users to operate multiple systems from a single video touchscreen. A central control system may have more than one touchpanel for overall convenience.

Displays

Displays include stand alone video displays not integrated with distribution and control systems.

Life and Safety

The Life and Safety System includes equipment and controls to monitor and alert occupants to the occurance of intrusion, fire, and other circumstances which threaten the welfare of persons or property within the sturcture.

Central Vaccuum

The Central Vaccuum System includes the plumbing, wall/floor outlets, and equipment needed for use of cleaning attachments to maintain dust free surfaces throughout the structure.

MrDigitronic · 04-09-2007, 05:42 AM

Thanks Kevin

I actually incorperated the list already and it is working great! Think you posted it a couple of years ago on the site.

Been picking at the "scope of work" word file for a couple of hours and it's been very helpful. Wondering if you have any other ones maybe that includes some other sub systems like security, phone, intercom etc.

Thanks again,

Fredrik

Originally Posted by Kevin Mikelonis

Does anyone have a "scope of work" statement list that they would share? Since my writing skills could be better, it would take awhile to put something together!

Scope of work statements can be 'boilerplate' to start with and then expanded within each project to communicate the specifics of the project.

Below I have pasted in simple statements for a list of named systems that are built into The Process Best Practices STARTER Mastertable for Residential Integrators.

And also I have attached a document for a real project that has expanded scope and standard functional specifications within it, you can pick through this to create your own standards (highly reccommended!)

Remember that in Scope of Work, its just as important (actually more important) to define what you are not doing as it is to define what you are doing.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Electrical

The electrical system includes power distribution equipment to receptacles, lighting fixtures, appliances, and mechanical systems.

Lighting Control

The lighting control system includes centrally controlled dimmers, switches, power control modules, which enable control of multiple lighting loads, shades, and accessories in designated rooms using built-in keypads and other timed or environmental events

Climate Control

The climate control system includes connected thermostats which may be regulated by primary controls used with other systems.

Structured Wiring

The structured wiring system delivers Cable TV, Satellite TV, Telephone, and Ethernet signals from the incoming service point to designated ports within each room.

Telecommunications

The telecommunication system provides telephone and/or intercom communications to telephone handsets within each room using the structured wiring system.

LAN / WLAN

The LAN/WLAN system provides control over ethernet signals between computers and other network appliances using the structured wiring system and/or wireless connections.

Surveillance

The surveillance system delivers video from indoor and/or outdoor cameras to designated video diplays in each room using the structured wiring system.

Distributed Audio/Video

The distributed audio/video system provides audio from centrally located music sources as well as audio and video from centrally located video sources to speakers and video displays to designated rooms.
Multi-Media

The multi-media system includes a video display and speaker system integrated with multiple video and/or audio sources and useful remote control.

Theater

The theater system includes a video display and speaker system integrated with multiple video and/or audio sources and useful remote control. Acoustic room treatments, seating, and theatrical lighting are also included within designated rooms.

Central Control System

The central control system enables users to operate multiple systems from a single video touchscreen. A central control system may have more than one touchpanel for overall convenience.

Displays

Displays include stand alone video displays not integrated with distribution and control systems.

Life and Safety

The Life and Safety System includes equipment and controls to monitor and alert occupants to the occurance of intrusion, fire, and other circumstances which threaten the welfare of persons or property within the sturcture.

Central Vaccuum

The Central Vaccuum System includes the plumbing, wall/floor outlets, and equipment needed for use of cleaning attachments to maintain dust free surfaces throughout the structure.