Project Constraints

There are six recognized project constraints: time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and resources. Each one of these constraints represents a possible obstacle that could prevent the successful completion of your project.

Time Constraint: The time constraint is the amount of time you have to complete your project. This can be represented as a deadline.

Cost Constraint: The cost constraint is the budget you have to complete your project. This can be represented as a dollar amount.

Quality Constraint: The quality constraint is the level of quality you need to achieve for your project. This can be represented as a percentage or rating.

Scope Constraint: The scope constraint is the amount of work you need to do for your project. This can be represented as a number of tasks or milestones.

Risk Constraint: The risk constraint is the level of risk you are willing to take on for your project. This can be represented as a probability or impact rating.

Resources Constraint: The resources constraint is the availability of people, equipment, and materials you need to complete your project. This can be represented as a number or quantity.