Donald S. Barrie Award Nomination

The Donald S. Barrie Award is for a research paper which seeks to advance the PMBOK® Guide in the field of design, procurement and/or construction by providing a practical contribution to design, engineering, and construction.
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Donald S. Barrie Award Nomination

The Donald S. Barrie Award is for a research paper which seeks to advance the PMBOK® Guide in the field of design, procurement and/or construction by providing a practical contribution to design, engineering, and construction.
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Selection criteria

Criterion 1

Successfully applied research outcomes in practice and/or contributed to knowledge through extraction of learning from practice.

Criterion 2

Published and subjected to peer-review in the individual’s area of expertise, and contributing to project management. Examples include journal articles, conference papers, books or book chapters, keynote presentations, or invited contributions.

Criterion 3

Published within the last two years.

Criterion 4

Presents a pragmatic approach to engineering and construction issues with a focus on:

  • Engineering and construction means and methods
  • Project organizations and delivery systems
  • Engineering and construction performance
  • Cost, schedule, and progress controls
Key dates
3 February 2025 - Nominations open
4 April 2025 - Nominations close
November 2025 - Winners announced

Students, researchers, and practitioners are eligible to submit papers which advance the PMBOK Guide in the field of design, procurement, and/or construction with a useful contribution to the engineering and construction industry.

The published paper should present a pragmatic approach and solutions to engineering and construction issues, and focus on:

  • Engineering and construction means and methods
  • Project organizations and delivery systems
  • Engineering and construction performance
  • Cost, schedule, and progress controls
  • Strategies, risks, challenges, advances, and issues related to contracts and procurement in design, engineering, and construction

However, some individuals are ineligible for the award.

  • Current PMI team members
  • Current members of PMI’s Academic Insight Team (AIT)
  • Anyone who has received this award within the last 10 years
  • Individuals who have failed to comply with PMI policies and procedures, including PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Current members of PMI/PMIEF’s Board of Directors may neither be nominated, nor participate in nomination or evaluation.

Students, researchers, and practitioners are eligible to submit papers which advance the PMBOK Guide in the field of design, procurement, and/or construction with a useful contribution to the engineering and construction industry.

The published paper should present a pragmatic approach and solutions to engineering and construction issues, and focus on:

  • Engineering and construction means and methods
  • Project organizations and delivery systems
  • Engineering and construction performance
  • Cost, schedule, and progress controls
  • Strategies, risks, challenges, advances, and issues related to contracts and procurement in design, engineering, and construction

However, some individuals are ineligible for the award.

  • Current PMI team members
  • Current members of PMI’s Academic Insight Team (AIT)
  • Anyone who has received this award within the last 10 years
  • Individuals who have failed to comply with PMI policies and procedures, including PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Current members of PMI/PMIEF’s Board of Directors may neither be nominated, nor participate in nomination or evaluation.