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instances of non-compliance. This
for both Design and Construction
in turn improves the efficiency of
stages. To be an PQP, the individual
the construction process and reduces
must pass and exam which will test
maintenance and operational costs.
their administrative and technical
The Pearl Operational Rating System
knowledge of the Pearl Rating System.
(PORS) is another unique element
All pearl rating procedures must be
to Estidama and the Pearl Rating
undertaken by a certified PQP, who is
System. Resource use during buildings
regarded as a mediator between the
operation far outweighs that during the
project team and the Urban Planning
design and construction phases. The
Council. As an integral member of
continual efficient operation of building systems is critical to ensure that the resource savings calculated during the design process become real. The first on-site audit is to lay a solid framework and foundation for a project; the second audit is to establish the top-level and exterior structures; the third audit is for internal maintenance and MEP (mechanics, equipment and pipelines) engineering; the fourth audit is for readjustment and document transfer. On-site audits are carried out jointly by UPC staff members and Pearl Qualified Professionals. If a project fails to pass an on-site audit, the UPC will mandatorily put a stoppage on the project and convene a meeting, in which all stakeholders will attempt to detect the crux of the matter and work out a proper solution. The Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP) is a member of the design team who facilitates the Pearl Rating System
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