Common use of Project Scope and Budget Clause in Contracts

Project Scope and Budget. The OWNER shall define the scope and budget of the Project and, when applicable, periodically update the Project budget, including that portion allocated for the cost of the Work. The Project budget shall include contingencies for design, development, and, when required by the scope of the Project, construction of the Project. The OWNER shall not significantly increase or decrease the overall Project scope or schedule, the portion of the budget allocated for the cost of the Work, or contingencies included in the overall budget or a portion of the budget, without the agreement of MSA to a corresponding change in the Project scope, quality, schedule, and compensation of MSA.