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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

CharacteristicIndustrial
Primary DesignerProcess Engineer
Project OrientationVertical
SystemNode
UtilizationTransformation
OperationalConsumption & Production
Interact with PublicMinimal
Environmental ImpactExtensive
Primary CostPiping & mechanical equipment
Installed Equipment CostExtensive
Land CostLow to Moderate
Jurisdiction InterfaceModerate

 

 


Types of Projects

Oil/Gas Production FacilitiesPower PlantsPlant Upgrades/Retrofit
Chemical PlantsManufacturing FacilitiesCivil/Industrial Infrastructure
Pharmaceutical PlantsFood Processing PlantsWater/Wastewater treatment Plants
Steel/Aluminum MillsRefineriesTextile 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.

    PerformancePDRI Score < 200PDRI Score > 200Difference
    Cost4% below budget4% above budged8%
    Schedule4% behind schedule10% behind schedule6%
    Change Orders7% of budget8% of budget1%

    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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