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PDRI for Industrial
Where is PDRI for Industrial used?
The PDRI for Industrial template is used to assess scope definition for industrial projects that provide an output in terms of assemblies, sub-assemblies, chemical compounds, electricity, food, or other marketable goods. Industrial projects are process-driven and can be classified as light or heavy, depending on the number of process steps/pieces of equipment included in the project.
Key Characteristics
| Characteristic | Industrial |
| Primary Designer | Process Engineer |
| Project Orientation | Vertical |
| System | Node |
| Utilization | Transformation |
| Operational | Consumption & Production |
| Interact with Public | Minimal |
| Environmental Impact | Extensive |
| Primary Cost | Piping & mechanical equipment |
| Installed Equipment Cost | Extensive |
| Land Cost | Low to Moderate |
| Jurisdiction Interface | Moderate |
Types of Projects
| Oil/Gas Production Facilities | Power Plants | Plant Upgrades/Retrofit |
| Chemical Plants | Manufacturing Facilities | Civil/Industrial Infrastructure |
| Pharmaceutical Plants | Food Processing Plants | Water/Wastewater treatment Plants |
| Steel/Aluminum Mills | Refineries | Textile Mills |
Project Performance Impact
Application of the PDRI for Industrial template has been tested by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) on billions of dollars worth of industrial projects. These projects included chemical, pharmaceutical, power, pulp and paper, refining, and metals facilities.
The table below compares project performance using their PDRI score at the time of project authorization (end of detailed scope). Projects with a PDRI score under 200 (a lower score indicates a better defined scope) consistently outperform projects with a PDRI score above 200 in terms of cost, schedule, and change orders.
| Performance | PDRI Score < 200 | PDRI Score > 200 | Difference |
| Cost | 4% below budget | 4% above budged | 8% |
| Schedule | 4% behind schedule | 10% behind schedule | 6% |
| Change Orders | 7% of budget | 8% of budget | 1% |
Reference:
Project Definition Rating Index Industrial Projects, Implementation Resources 113-2, Version 4.0, Construction Industry Institute, 2013.
Project Definition Rating Index Industrial Projects, Implementation Resources 113-2, Version 5.0, Construction Industry Institute, 2019.
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