When O3 was founded, our focus was simple: make Advanced Work Packaging digital, scalable, and practical. AWP was already proven to bring structure and accountability to complex capital projects. By turning work into packages, aligning teams early, and keeping the field and office connected, it gave projects a fighting chance at predictability.

We helped make that possible at scale. O3 is now used on more than 550 projects worldwide. Owners, EPCs, and contractors rely on the platform to launch AWP programs, standardize practices across portfolios, and achieve measurable gains in field productivity.

But capital projects don’t all look the same, and execution strategies continue to evolve. A platform designed only for AWP leaves too many teams behind.

AWP remains the foundation

The principles of AWP—structured work packages, clear sequencing, proactive constraint management—still form the strongest base for execution. Construction Industry Institute research has shown field productivity improvements of 25 percent and cost reductions of up to 10 percent when AWP is applied effectively. Those gains are too important to ignore.

That is why O3 continues to lead in AWP capabilities. From Path of Construction (POC) planning to workface execution, O3 offers the deepest functionality for organizations that want to take AWP further.

Extending the value beyond AWP

What we’ve learned from global projects is that the practices inside AWP are not exclusive to it. Breaking work into manageable scopes and tracking readiness in real time benefits a turnaround as much as it does a greenfield project.

"It is worth noting that O3 does not require that you use AWP as a foundational business process. In fact, we are piloting some O3 functionality on projects that do not use any AWP or workface planning. By selecting a technology that can be used at any level of execution maturity, we have been able to progress and see value before getting our AWP process and data completely worked out." - Director, Global Leader in Intelligent Automation and Material Handling

That example captures the heart of O3’s evolution: apply the best of AWP wherever it creates value, regardless of methodology.

A single environment for work

Capital projects already run on dozens of disconnected systems. Scheduling, procurement, documents, reporting, each with its own users and its own version of the truth. That fragmentation slows decisions and hides risks.

O3 provides one environment where planning, execution, and reporting stay connected. Whether the team is creating engineering work packages, issuing field assignments, or preparing turnover, all activity is captured in a consistent, digital record. Leaders see performance unfold in real time. Crews work from accurate information without waiting on reports. Everyone shares the same baseline.

Scaling with the project

Few organizations can afford a disruptive, all-at-once transformation. Teams need to build confidence through smaller steps, then expand. O3 is designed to support that path.

Some start with digital reporting and constraint tracking. Others begin with standardizing the path of construction. Wherever the entry point, O3 provides measurable results early and the flexibility to grow into full lifecycle execution. Every client works with a PMP-certified project manager to set goals and tailor adoption, ensuring progress is realistic and change management sticks.

Why project delivery needs more than methodology

Poor data integration is one of the top reasons projects underperform; a Dodge Data survey found that 61 percent of owners identify it as a critical challenge. Methodology alone does not solve that problem. Technology must bridge the gaps.

This is where O3 makes the difference. It brings the rigor of AWP to teams that are ready, while giving every project—large or small—the ability to see clearly, coordinate effectively, and deliver with greater confidence.

Moving forward

AWP will always be part of our DNA, but O3 has grown into something larger: a digital project execution platform for every type of capital project. Whether a team is introducing its first digital workflows or executing a portfolio-wide AWP rollout, O3 adapts to the level of maturity and scales with the organization.

The choice is no longer between doing AWP or doing nothing. With O3, every project can start improving today, then continue building toward best-in-class delivery.

Explore the future of capital project execution in our free eBook The Future of Capital Project Delivery or schedule a demo to see what O3 can do for your projects.