Technical Faesibility
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Technical Feasibility Assessments
SERIES 3
B uilding Resilience
The main objective of a technical feasibility study is to determine
C ontents of Set
3.7.0: Guide
3 .7.1: Activity 1
all projects being considered in order to better understand if
IN THIS SET YOU WILL:
whether a certain plan of action is feasible—that is, will it work? A technical feasibility assessment should be applied to
9 Learn the steps involved in implementing a technical feasibility study;
the project can be done “technically” and whether it can be done “here and now.” Moreover, the early stages of technical analysis will help identify areas of strengths and weakness in
9 Complete a simplified technical feasibility assessment for one of your proposed resilience
the proposed project so that your city managers know where to
projects; and
direct further thought, planning, resources or assistance. You should conduct a technical feasibility assessment both at the early concept stage, to identify potential weaknesses or gaps in
9 Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your assessment and how you might use feasibility
the approach, and when the project proposal has been finalized
assessments in general in developing and
and is ready for implementation.
implementing your resilience strategy.
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Overview
In a technical feasibility assessment you will consider a number of questions, criteria, and factors related to
Technical Feasibility’ is analysis or research into the practicality of a proposed plan or method, including whether
successful implementation, including:
• Technology and techniques: Do the technology and
it can be delivered with the available technology, techniques,
techniques
Technical Feasibility Assessments
SERIES 3
B uilding Resilience
The main objective of a technical feasibility study is to determine
C ontents of Set
3.7.0: Guide
3 .7.1: Activity 1
all projects being considered in order to better understand if
IN THIS SET YOU WILL:
whether a certain plan of action is feasible—that is, will it work? A technical feasibility assessment should be applied to
9 Learn the steps involved in implementing a technical feasibility study;
the project can be done “technically” and whether it can be done “here and now.” Moreover, the early stages of technical analysis will help identify areas of strengths and weakness in
9 Complete a simplified technical feasibility assessment for one of your proposed resilience
the proposed project so that your city managers know where to
projects; and
direct further thought, planning, resources or assistance. You should conduct a technical feasibility assessment both at the early concept stage, to identify potential weaknesses or gaps in
9 Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your assessment and how you might use feasibility
the approach, and when the project proposal has been finalized
assessments in general in developing and
and is ready for implementation.
implementing your resilience strategy.
TRAINING.I-S-E-T.ORG
© ISET-International, 2012
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Overview
In a technical feasibility assessment you will consider a number of questions, criteria, and factors related to
Technical Feasibility’ is analysis or research into the practicality of a proposed plan or method, including whether
successful implementation, including:
• Technology and techniques: Do the technology and
it can be delivered with the available technology, techniques,
techniques