Project Definition Rating Index (PDRIx) for Manufacturing & Life Sciences Facilities is a scope definition tool developed by the MLS sector. It builds upon PDRI Industrial and PDRI for Buildings to provide a more specific list of scope elements critical to delivering MLS projects, and it follows the established PDRI format and recommended practices for conducting assessments. PDRI tools are designed to help project teams assess the degree of scope definition achieved during Front End Planning, identify gaps, and take appropriate actions to reduce the associated risks prior to funding authorization.NOTE: This publication's accompanying beta software is a proof of concept and is available for informational purposes only. By downloading or purchasing this publication, you understand and accept that its accompanying software may stop opening or running properly on future platforms and is not supported or maintained by CII. Both the publication and its software are protected by applicable copyright restrictions as set forth by CII. Any party interested in adapting this software is invited to contact CII Associate Director for Deployment to discuss licensing.