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a project team, a Pearl Qualified
Pearl Rating System credits and their
Professional facilitates the Pearl Rating
application to projects.
System throughout the development process. Generally speaking, a PQP’s responsibilities are: ◆
Ensure technical quality
control on documentation submitted
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Guide and lead the integrated
development process ◆
Submit Credit Clarification
Requests as appropriate ◆
Facilitate the Pearl Rating
for assessment, including calculations,
process (attending and recording
drawings and specifications.
evaluation meetings or on-site audits,
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Provide expert advice on the
for example) Overall, in comparison with other green rating systems, the Pearl Rating System displays several distinctive characteristics. The Pearl Rating System is highly adaptive to the local conditions as it is tailored for Abu Dhabi in light of its unique climate, culture and reform ambition. It receives government mandate, with all its requirements embedded into all new buildings. From the moment of its inception, it emphasizes integrated designs and incorporates an integrated development model rather than a conventional design model. It is expanded on the basis of regular rating systems to encompass not just the economic, ecological and social aspects, but also the cultural aspect, thus acknowledging the importance of traditions, religions and social values.