PDRI: Project Definition Rating Index -- Small Industrial Projects
The PDRI-Small Industrial Projects offers a comprehensive checklist of 41 scope elements in a score sheet format. Each element is weighted based on its relative risk and importance to the other elements, illuminating areas that need further work for a successful project.
These elements are organized into three main sections, each broken down into a series of categories (8), and then elements (41). (IR314-2, p. 9)Employing the PDRI at optimum times based on project size, complexity, and duration supports improved project performance. (IR314-2, p. 19)
PDRI Early Review – High level assessment of the project following feasibility, typically at the initial kick-off meeting. PDRI Section, Basis of Decision, should be well defined. FOCUS: Align team around project objectives, communication and stakeholder expectations. Typical PDRI score: 400-800
PDRI Final Review – Final assessment of the project, at the end of front end planning. The project team has identified risk issues and is developing or has put mitigation plans in place. Typical PDRI Score: 150-400, with a target of 300 or below.
IR314-2, PDRI – Small Industrial Projects
It is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for measuring the degree of scope development.It identifies and describes each critical element in a scope definition package for a small industrial project. It enables project teams to identify project risk factors related to desired outcomes for cost, schedule, and operating performance. Also captures mitigation action items and evaluates the completeness of scope definition at any point prior to detailed design and construction.
Resource includes:
- Macro enabled excel spreadsheet for assessment
- Unweighted Project Score Sheet (Appendix A)
- Weighted Project Score Sheet (Appendix B)
- Element Descriptions (Appendix C)
