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Project Delivery

Perkins&Will consists of hundreds of individual professionals and more than 25 Studios throughout the world. These Studios and individuals are linked by the Perkins&Will tradition of Design Excellence. 

 

Excellence takes many forms: 

 

  • Excellence in Design (form, narrative, culture, inspiration, planning) 

  • Excellence in Strategic Planning (organizational behavior and strategy) 

  • Excellence in Programming (methodology and program efficiencies) 

  • Excellence in Management (internal organization and client relationships) 

  • Excellence in Building Systems (technologies, performance, assemblies) 

  • Excellence in Delivery (methods and models) 

  • Excellence in Integrated Services (true integration of all of our disciplines) 

  • Excellence in Finance (profitability, methods of procurement) 

 

This Project Delivery Manual (PDM) is intended to facilitate the consistent achievement of Design Excellence throughout the firm. 

 

There are several interconnected purposes to the PDM: 

 

  • Define consistent documentation standards for all Perkins&Will efforts 

  • Facilitate collaboration among Perkins&Will Studios, teams, and individuals 

  • Define firm-wide processes to promote high quality design and project delivery 

  • Maximize the sustainable design opportunities for every Perkins&Will project 

  • Provide a reference manual and educational tool for all Perkins&Will staff 

  • Promote efficiency in the development and delivery of Perkins&Will work 

The Project Delivery Manual (PDM) defines the way that Perkins&Will designs and delivers projects. It is “The Perkins&Will Way”, documenting best practices learned throughout the firm’s history. It’s also a living document, allowing for additions and revisions in recognition of changing industry practices and our growth and evolution as a firm. It is not intended to stifle innovation; in fact, innovation is encouraged. A project team may find that an alternative approach is best for a particular project, or that a new method or tool should be tested. These alternative approaches are welcome and can lead to benefits to our projects, our Studios and the Firm, but they must be reviewed and discussed with your Studio’s Technical Director, to manage our risks while maintaining standards and quality. Suggestions for changes in the PDM, including those based on alternative processes, should be addressed to the Technical Design Community (TDC) Leadership, using the General channel on the TDC MS Team. 

 

Project teams may encounter situations where project delivery requirements from a client or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) vary from the PDM. Regulatory, legal, and client requirements always take priority over those in this PDM. In those cases, it is the responsibility of the project team to identify the variances from the PDM, review them with your Studio’s Technical Director, document them, and distribute the document to the entire project team.