Project Delivery Readiness Model (PDRM)
Project Delivery Readiness Model (PDRM)
Use the left-side menu to navigate through the readiness domains. Expand any section by clicking on it. At the end, use the Readiness Calculator to enter scores (0–10) for each domain and obtain the overall Project Delivery Readiness rating.
Overview
Why Projects Fail
Owner weak readiness, contractor capability gaps, external misalignment, and internal project LEGO gaps (team, scope, design, procurement, schedule, cost, risk, site, contract).
Purpose of PDRM
Define what “ready to deliver” means, set a benchmark, and enforce minimum thresholds before moving from planning to execution.
Framework Overview
The readiness model evaluates five domains: Owner (30%), Contractor (25%), Project LEGO (25%), External Parties (10%), and Project Management Envelope (10%).
Scoring Logic
Each domain is scored 0–10. Scores are weighted and combined into an overall readiness percentage. Green ≥ 70%, Amber 50–69%, Red < 50%.
Owner Readiness (30% Weight)
Owner Summary
Measures the owner’s governance, PMO strength, funding certainty, processes, and internal capability to sponsor and steer the project.
Governance Maturity
Clarity of organizational structure, delegation of authority, steering committee effectiveness, escalation paths, and PMO authority over baselines and changes.
Capability & Experience
Availability and experience of project sponsors, project managers, planners, controllers, and subject-matter experts across similar projects and portfolios.
Funding Readiness
Budget approval status, multi-year funding visibility, cash flow planning, contingency allocation, and discipline in variation approvals.
Process & Controls
Presence and application of baseline approval procedures, change control, contract administration, risk management, and reporting standards.
Contractor Readiness (25% Weight)
Contractor Summary
Assesses the main contractor’s financial strength, technical capability, planning and controls maturity, and track record.
Financial Strength
Liquidity, backlog balance, credit lines, bonding capacity, insurance coverage, and exposure to claims or disputes.
Technical Capability
Quality and stability of key staff (PM, construction manager, planner, QS, QA/QC, HSE), engineering depth, and access to specialist subcontractors.
Planning & Controls
Use of Primavera or equivalent tools, schedule quality, forecasting capability, cost control, and integration between time, cost, and risk.
Past Performance
Safety performance, quality of deliverables, history of delays, change orders, and claim severity on previous similar projects.
Project LEGO Readiness (25% Weight)
LEGO Overview
Evaluates whether the core building blocks of delivery (team, scope, design, procurement, schedule, cost, risk, site, contract) are ready and aligned.
Team LEGO
Key roles defined and filled (client, consultant, contractor), competency level, capacity, and clarity of RACI across disciplines.
Scope LEGO
Complete and structured WBS, clear scope boundaries and interfaces, documented assumptions, and alignment with the business case.
Design LEGO
Design status (concept, detailed, IFC), level of coordination between disciplines, VE decisions, and design review/approval status.
Procurement LEGO
Identification of long-lead items, procurement strategy, prequalification of suppliers, contract packaging, and tender/award status.
Schedule LEGO
Presence of an integrated baseline, critical path clarity, links to design and procurement, realistic durations, and resource/loading view.
Cost, Risk, Site & Contract
Approved budget and contingency, risk register and mitigations, site access and constraints, and clarity of contract terms and risk allocation.
External Parties Readiness (10% Weight)
Regulatory Readiness
Permits, NOCs, environmental approvals, and alignment with regulatory timelines and conditions.
Stakeholder Influence
Identification and mapping of external stakeholders, their power/interest, and an engagement plan to manage resistance.
End-User Readiness
Defined acceptance criteria, commissioning and handover requirements, and readiness of operations/maintenance teams to receive the asset.
Project Management Envelope (10% Weight)
Market Conditions
Inflation trends, labor market tightness, material price volatility, and currency risks that affect project viability.
Political & Legal Environment
Political stability, contract law enforcement, dispute resolution mechanisms, and regulatory transparency.
Industry & Supply Chain
Sector complexity, availability of specialized suppliers, logistics constraints, and dependency on imported technologies.
Critical Rules
Trigger Conditions (The project must calculate all risk if Any of these are TRUE)
- Funding is not fully approved or secured.
- Land or site is not handed over and accessible.
- Key permits or regulatory approvals are missing.
- Key owner or contractor roles are unfilled.
- No approved integrated baseline schedule exists.
- No documented procurement strategy and LLIs plan.
- Design is not sufficiently developed (no IFC where needed).
Readiness Score Calculator
Enter ratings (0–10) to calculate weighted readiness for each domain.
Owner (30%)
Contractor (25%)
Project LEGO (25%)
External Parties (10%)
Project Management Envelope (10%)
Overall Readiness Score:
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Green ≥ 70%, Amber 50–69%, Red < 50%