Capital projects come in every shape and size. A short shutdown at a refinery. A mid-size facility upgrade. A multi-billion-dollar LNG export terminal. Each requires its own pace, rigor, and level of control, but most organizations run portfolios that contain all three at once.
Traditionally, this mix has forced leaders to juggle multiple systems and approaches. One set of tools for maintenance and turnarounds, another for greenfield builds, and a patchwork of spreadsheets to fill the gaps. That fragmentation adds overhead, obscures visibility, and makes it nearly impossible to measure performance consistently.
O3 was designed to solve this problem. It provides a single environment that adapts to the needs of each project, whether the scope is measured in days or decades.
Smaller capital projects make up the bulk of most portfolios, yet they often receive the least investment in systems or oversight. A turnaround may run on a collection of Excel files, daily meetings, and field walk-downs. It works, until it doesn’t. When a critical piece of equipment is delayed or a constraint goes unnoticed, days slip and costs mount.
O3 changes the equation by introducing structure and visibility without the weight of a megaproject rollout. Teams can standardize reporting, scope handoffs digitally, and resolve risks before they escalate.
"I felt like I never had a good grasp on risks because of the challenges with data entry before, but I feel that O3 bridges the gap. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this tool." - Project Manager, Fortune Global 500 Oil & Gas Owner
At the other end of the spectrum, megaprojects face risks on a different scale. With dozens of contractors and thousands of workers, complexity compounds quickly. A study by Oxford’s Saïd Business School found that nine out of ten megaprojects run over budget. The cause is rarely a single failure, but rather the cumulative effect of missed handoffs, inconsistent reporting, and late visibility into problems.
O3 brings order to this environment. It supports standardization across stakeholders and geographies, integrates with scheduling, procurement, and document management systems, and delivers owner-level oversight without disrupting contractor workflows. Leaders track performance continuously against consistent KPIs, so surprises are reduced and accountability is shared.
"Stakeholders across the globe can identify process inconsistencies and see any slowdowns in package progression. We can spot issues early and work together to resolve them." - Project Lead, Global EPC
The real power of O3 emerges when projects are viewed not in isolation, but as a portfolio. With all work running through the same digital platform, leaders gain comparative insight across sites, business units, and regions. Trends become visible, best practices are easier to replicate, and systemic risks can be addressed early.
Instead of reviewing a megaproject only when it slips, or treating a turnaround as “too small for technology,” organizations see the full picture. Standardized KPIs, system-wide reporting, and portfolio dashboards make capital allocation smarter and delivery more predictable.
Construction costs are rising globally, while margins remain tight. A report from EY estimates that nearly two-thirds of capital project leaders now see digital transformation as essential to competitiveness. Scaling practices across portfolios is no longer optional, it is a requirement for long-term performance.
O3 is built for this reality. It delivers the flexibility to support a $2M job or a $2B program, then connects them into a single, coherent view of execution. That balance of agility and rigor gives organizations confidence that every dollar invested is being managed with the same standard of excellence.
Small jobs deserve more structure, and megaprojects demand more control. O3 provides both, on one platform that spans your entire portfolio. It reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and creates the consistency leaders need to meet rising expectations.
Download our free eBook The Future of Capital Project Delivery to learn how organizations are scaling digital execution across portfolios, or schedule a demo to see O3 in action.