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Changes in the Design Process for Industrial Projects Utilizing the Advanced Work Packaging Project Delivery Framework
Advanced work packaging (AWP) is a project delivery framework that promotes early stakeholder integration and the need for planning, design, and procurement processes to align with an overall execution schedule. AWP presents similarities to other methods that promote integrated planning. However, AWP is distinct in its approach to providing a structured work process for both planning and execution. In fact, AWP increases the need for alignment of engineering, procurement, and construction through work packaging per phase, extending traditional practices. Literature has recognized that designers and engineers need to change their culture and process/workflow to implement AWP efficiently. However, what these specific changes are has yet to be explicitly evaluated. This study (1) explores the process-level changes in the early stages of the design phase that occur in industrial projects utilizing AWP and (2) investigates how these processes qualitatively compare with traditional delivery methods. To that end, the research team used input from 22 “industry experts” representing owners, contractors, and suppliers to understand design changes on AWP projects. After compiling a list of changes, three external experts identified four fundamental changes filtered down from the broader list. The changes include (i) engineering hours required earlier in the project, (ii) engineering hours required during construction execution (design errors, clarifications, changes, etc.), (iii) input/information deliverables from key suppliers, and (iv) the need for data integrity (consistency of line numbers, tags, etc.). Finally, a survey was distributed to industry experts examining these four changes and their directional change in AWP compared to traditional delivery (i.e., increase, decrease, remain the same). Findings indicate that increased need for data integrity and moving engineering hours earlier in the project are commonly observed changes when applying AWP. The findings of this study can advance the understanding of process changes during the design phase for AWP industrial projects and, more broadly, for methods with early stakeholder integration. Researchers can use the results presented herein to inform best practices and decisions related to resource allocation, the timing of supplier engagement, and the role of integrated data management tools.
Changes in the Design Process for Industrial Projects Utilizing the Advanced Work Packaging Project Delivery Framework
Advanced work packaging (AWP) is a project delivery framework that promotes early stakeholder integration and the need for planning, design, and procurement processes to align with an overall execution schedule. AWP presents similarities to other methods that promote integrated planning. However, AWP is distinct in its approach to providing a structured work process for both planning and execution. In fact, AWP increases the need for alignment of engineering, procurement, and construction through work packaging per phase, extending traditional practices. Literature has recognized that designers and engineers need to change their culture and process/workflow to implement AWP efficiently. However, what these specific changes are has yet to be explicitly evaluated. This study (1) explores the process-level changes in the early stages of the design phase that occur in industrial projects utilizing AWP and (2) investigates how these processes qualitatively compare with traditional delivery methods. To that end, the research team used input from 22 “industry experts” representing owners, contractors, and suppliers to understand design changes on AWP projects. After compiling a list of changes, three external experts identified four fundamental changes filtered down from the broader list. The changes include (i) engineering hours required earlier in the project, (ii) engineering hours required during construction execution (design errors, clarifications, changes, etc.), (iii) input/information deliverables from key suppliers, and (iv) the need for data integrity (consistency of line numbers, tags, etc.). Finally, a survey was distributed to industry experts examining these four changes and their directional change in AWP compared to traditional delivery (i.e., increase, decrease, remain the same). Findings indicate that increased need for data integrity and moving engineering hours earlier in the project are commonly observed changes when applying AWP. The findings of this study can advance the understanding of process changes during the design phase for AWP industrial projects and, more broadly, for methods with early stakeholder integration. Researchers can use the results presented herein to inform best practices and decisions related to resource allocation, the timing of supplier engagement, and the role of integrated data management tools.
Changes in the Design Process for Industrial Projects Utilizing the Advanced Work Packaging Project Delivery Framework
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Desjardins, Serge (editor) / Poitras, Gérard J. (editor) / Nik-Bakht, Mazdak (editor) / Vassiliki, Demetracopoulou (author) / Vishal, Porwal (author) / Kasey, Faust (author) / William, O.’Brien (author)
Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Annual Conference ; 2023 ; Moncton, NB, Canada
Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2023, Volume 5 ; Chapter: 35 ; 473-485
2024-12-18
13 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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