More and more companies are adopting Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) for their project delivery, having seen years of proven results and global impact.

AWP software is particularly beneficial for managing and optimizing construction processes for capital projects of various sizes.

So let’s boil the adoption process into its simplest constituent parts. It comes down to two questions:

1. Do we want to implement Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)?

2. Assuming yes to question one, how are we going to do it? Do you have construction software to manage AWP? If not, you have come to the right place. O3 can rapidly accelerate your AWP maturity by giving you a tool that has been used on more than 550 projects worldwide.

Are we going to use AWP for this project?

The answer to that comes from an assessment of value and return on investment (ROI). Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) is a structured approach to managing capital projects, promoting collaboration, workface planning, and efficient execution of construction tasks. To truly understand the value, you have to look at what problems you are trying to solve, and how AWP can help. Most people start with the obvious: “We want to finish on time and on budget, and historically we haven’t had a good record of doing that”. So use AWP to improve your delivery capabilities and increase your likelihood of positive results.

Assuming yes to question one, how are we going to do it?

• This is where you get into the method. – Do you have people in your organization who have experience with AWP? If not, use one of the global training centers like Concord Academy or AWP University to get your people up to speed.

• Do you have a process for executing AWP? If not, there are free resources on our website including a template AWP procedure, RASCI matrix, and process flows to get you started. Your construction team will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of AWP, ensuring alignment between Engineering, Procurement, and Construction.

Do you have software to manage AWP? If not, you have come to the right place. O3 can rapidly accelerate your AWP maturity by giving you a tool that has been used on more than 550 projects worldwide.

So how do you get started with O3 for capital projects?

Most companies that we talk to fall into two categories:

1. The first knows that AWP works, knows they need a digital tool, and is moving straight to an Enterprise arrangement where they will use the software on all their AWP projects.

2. The second takes a more “crawl, walk, run” approach where they target a single pilot project to prove the value proposition and expand from there.

Both of these methods are effective in getting started with AWP software. It’s just about what works for your company.

Your project team, including the AWP Champion and Information Manager, will collaborate to develop procedures and support the holistic logic of AWP.

Whichever method you choose, our team will work with you to understand your current needs, pain points, AWP process, and expectations for the future. We then demonstrate how the software can address those needs and get you on the road to AWP success.

Step 1 to Getting Started with AWP Implementation

So the first phase is all technical – what do you need and how can our software help? This phase involves aligning engineering deliverables with construction sequencing to ensure that all technical requirements are met. The intended outcome of this phase is that your stakeholders and Senior Management recognize the value of the software and how it can benefit your execution.

Step 2 to Getting Started with AWP Software

Then it’s onto the commercial discussion, legal stuff, contracts, and the rest—all the paperwork. We try to keep it light and simple, so we can get you started as soon as possible.

Step 3 to Getting Started with AWP Software

Lastly, it’s time for implementation. Our experienced team of project managers and subject matter experts will work with you to set up the software for your project(s), perform all necessary configurations, integrate it with your other tools, and train your personnel. Our team will help you create and manage Installation Work Packages (IWPs) to ensure efficient and safe on-site execution.

Then you’re up and running.

It really can be as simple as that.

To learn more, schedule your personalized demo today.