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A written statement that identifies and describes an owner or end user's needs and requirements for a facility. Every design starts with a program.

 Developing the program and outlining the needs and requirements of the end users

 Determining the quantity, extent, and character of the project by defining the scope of work

 Creating the overall budget for the project, including land acquisition (if necessary), development, design, and construction costs

 Providing the funding for the project and making periodic payments to the designers and the contractor

How an owner accomplishes these tasks is often determined by what type of owner they are. There are basically two types of owners—public owners and private owners. Public owners are typically government agencies such as the General Services Administration, the Army Corps of Engineers, or the state departments of transportation. These agencies represent the public and spend tax dollars to build courthouses, military bases, and federal highways. Private owners make up the bulk of construction spending and may take the form of an individual building a single home, a developer who builds speculatively, a small manufacturer enlarging operations, or a national firm that owns numerous facilities. Funding comes from private sources such as banks, investment brokers, and venture capitalists.