Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) for Industrial Projects - Participant Handbook
Research from RT-113 is unique in that it supports two CII Best Practices: Front End Planning and Alignment.
Research has proven that project success is greater when an increased level of pre-project planning is used. Value includes:
- Increased predictability of cost and schedule
- Reduced probability of project failures
- Improved operational performance
- Better achievement of business goals
- Better definition of risks
- Fewer scope changes
As organizational structures continue to downsize, decentralize, and out-source through partnering with outside organizations, project teams have become more autonomous and responsible for the planning process. As a project is passed from the business group to engineering, operations, and contractors, the original objectives are sometimes lost. Achieving and maintaining alignment is a key factor for successful project planning in this demanding environment. Alignment during pre-project planning is also critical to project success.
Proper scope definition and alignment during pre-project planning will greatly improve both the cost and cycle time needed to design and construct capital facilities.
