AWP – Advanced Work Packaging
Scott shared several case studies that shows how this application was utilized on small and large projects alike – all realizing the benefits. AWP is a methodology and process to “Plan the Work” and “Work the Plan” from front-end planning through startup.
The principle behind AWP is to break the project down into various levels of detail and/or complexity:
• CWA (Construction Work Areas)
• CWP (Construction Work Packages)
• EWP (Engineering Work Packages)
• IWP (Installation Work Packages)
The benefits identified by teams that used AWP have been:
• Improved project productivity and predictability
• Scalable as it can be adjusted to smaller projects as well as larger projects
• Contractors embrace AWP with experience in its use
• Owners need to drive the use of AWP in the early stages to set the tone of the project
• Early adopters of AWP saw a payback even if their maturity level was low
• No special technology/software is needed
• Observed improved tracking of work progress and visibility of issues
• Improved communication between contractor and owner
• Worker feedback used to improve downstream work
• Increased ownership of issues and their resolution
• Better constructability planning embedded into the design phase
For more information you can visit the CII website and search on “RT 272 Publication – IR272-2 rev 3”. The documentation includes three volumes: #1 – Recommended Process; #2 – Implementation Guidance and #3 – Case Studies and Expert Interviews.