Which activities are included in Project Conception?

• A. Feasibility Study, Programming, Site Selection, Budgeting
• B. Procurement and Purchasing
• C. Construction
• D. Facility Management

Answer: (A)

Project Conception is about establishing whether the project is viable and what it will require. In this phase you tackle activities that shape the project’s basis: a Feasibility Study evaluates whether the idea makes financial, functional, and technical sense and identifies constraints and alternatives; Programming translates the owner's needs into specific space requirements and performance criteria; Site Selection weighs factors like zoning, utilities, access, and cost to pick the best location; and Budgeting develops initial cost estimates to gauge financial feasibility and guide early decisions. Together, these steps define the project scope, budget, and direction before design or procurement begins.

Procurement and Purchasing belong to the design and construction phases when contracts and materials are actually acquired. Construction is the execution phase where the building is built, and Facility Management refers to operating and maintaining the facility after handover.