Define
Most requirements arrive as a proposed solution rather than a problem — someone has already decided they need a fence, or a tank, or a contractor. The first conversation is about what the project has to accomplish and what conditions it has to survive, because that is frequently a different requirement than the one described.
Requirement definition · Site conditions and access · Constraints not yet in writing · Schedule drivers and fixed dates · Acceptance criteria · Budget envelope · Permitting and compliance obligations · Honest assessment of fit
