Phase Gate Implementation of Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) on Air Force MILCON Project Development: A Comprehensive Analysis

Abstract

The $1.3B Air Force Military Construction (MILCON) program has shown a trend of 6 cost growth and 12 schedule growth in the construction phases of its projects. Air Force leadership has attributed this to a shortfall in the standardized processes for requirements definition and scope development. The Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) has been in use on Air Force MILCON projects for almost a decade, but the development and approval process for these projects does not lend itself to direct PDRI implementation. 96 PDRI MILCON projects executed from 2009 to 2016 were analyzed for trends in project development implementation strategies using Analysis of Variance and Regression. It is suggested that the Air Force provides clear, mandated guidance for earlier project development and improve data collection, storage, and analysis methods to aid additional research efforts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 22, 2018
Accession Number
AD1056448

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  • Jared R Breuker

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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