Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Course

Lesson 1 • Business Case and Proven Benefits

Quantifies productivity, safety, and cost improvements documented in AWP research and industry benchmarks. Equips students to justify AWP investment to stakeholders.

Lesson 2 • Core AWP Terminology and Definitions

Defines the standardized vocabulary used throughout AWP, including work packages, paths of construction, and constraints. Precise terminology enables consistent communication across project teams.

Lesson 3 • AWP Framework and Key Components

Introduces the end-to-end AWP framework, mapping each component from engineering to field execution. Students see how components integrate before studying each in depth.

Lesson 4 • AWP Roles and Organizational Structure

Maps the AWP organizational model, defining responsibilities for owners, contractors, and workface planners. Clarifies accountability structures that support successful implementation.

Lesson 1 • Sequencing and Prioritizing EWPs

Applies path-of-construction logic to sequence EWPs so engineering releases support procurement and construction milestones. Sequencing decisions directly affect project schedule performance.

Lesson 2 • EWP Purpose and Scope Definition

Explains how EWPs partition engineering deliverables to match the planned path of construction. Proper scoping prevents rework and delays in procurement and field execution.

Lesson 3 • EWP Development Process

Walks through the step-by-step process of developing EWPs from project scope documents and discipline drawings. Students apply a structured workflow to produce complete EWP packages.

Lesson 4 • EWP Quality and Completeness Checks

Establishes quality criteria for EWP packages before release to procurement and construction. Completeness checks reduce downstream rework and field queries.

Lesson 1 • PWP Structure and Alignment to EWPs

Defines how PWPs are derived from EWP deliverables and mapped to construction work packages. Alignment ensures materials arrive when and where field crews need them.

Lesson 2 • Warehouse and Laydown Management

Covers material receipt, storage, and staging practices that support just-in-time delivery to the workface. Poor laydown management is a leading cause of field productivity loss.

Lesson 3 • Material Readiness Planning

Establishes material readiness as a measurable constraint gate before construction work packages are released. Students build readiness tracking systems tied to construction milestones.

Lesson 1 • Path of Construction and CWP Sequencing

Applies path-of-construction logic to sequence CWPs so work flows efficiently through the site. Sequencing decisions drive schedule, resource loading, and constraint planning.

Lesson 2 • CWP Review, Approval, and Release

Establishes the review and approval workflow that validates CWP completeness before field release. A disciplined release process prevents premature work starts and rework.

Lesson 3 • CWP Scope and Size Criteria

Defines optimal CWP size, scope boundaries, and the criteria used to partition field work into manageable units. Proper sizing balances planning effort with field execution efficiency.

Lesson 4 • CWP Constraint Identification and Tracking

Identifies all constraints blocking CWP readiness, including engineering, procurement, permits, and access. Constraint tracking at the CWP level is the foundation of workface planning.

Lesson 1 • IWP Closeout and Lessons Learned

Establishes the IWP closeout process, capturing actual quantities, issues, and improvement opportunities. Closeout data feeds continuous improvement and future IWP quality.

Lesson 2 • Constraint Removal Before IWP Release

Verifies that all constraints are resolved before an IWP is issued to the field crew. Releasing constrained IWPs is the primary cause of field inefficiency in AWP projects.

Lesson 3 • IWP Content Development

Builds the complete IWP package, including work instructions, drawings, material lists, and safety plans. Complete packages eliminate field crew wait time for information and materials.

Lesson 4 • Workface Planner Daily Workflow

Describes the workface planner's daily cycle of IWP preparation, crew coordination, and constraint resolution. A disciplined daily routine sustains field productivity across the project lifecycle.

Lesson 1 • AWP-Driven Schedule Development

Builds the project schedule from the bottom up using CWPs and IWPs as the fundamental schedule activities. AWP-driven schedules are more reliable and field-executable than traditional approaches.

Lesson 2 • Short-Interval Scheduling Techniques

Applies three-week look-ahead and weekly work planning to translate the master schedule into field-executable plans. Short-interval scheduling is the operational heartbeat of AWP execution.

Lesson 3 • Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

Structures AWP performance reports for different stakeholder audiences, from field supervisors to project owners. Effective reporting drives timely decisions and constraint escalation.

Lesson 4 • Earned Value Management in AWP

Connects AWP work packages to earned value metrics, enabling accurate cost and schedule performance measurement. EVM data at the work package level supports early corrective action.

Lesson 1 • Technology and Tool Selection

Evaluates AWP software platforms and data management tools against project requirements and team capabilities. Tool selection decisions affect data quality, integration, and team adoption.

Lesson 2 • AWP Execution Plan Development

Creates the project-specific AWP Execution Plan (AWP-EP) that governs all AWP processes, roles, and deliverables. The AWP-EP is the contractual and operational foundation of AWP implementation.

Lesson 3 • AWP Implementation Phasing

Sequences AWP implementation activities across project phases from front-end planning through mechanical completion. Phased implementation prevents gaps and ensures readiness at each project gate.

Lesson 4 • Common Implementation Pitfalls

Analyzes the most frequent AWP implementation failures and their root causes based on industry experience. Understanding failure modes enables proactive risk mitigation during implementation.

Lesson 1 • Lessons Learned and Knowledge Management

Builds systems to capture, store, and apply AWP lessons learned across projects and project phases. Effective knowledge management prevents repeated mistakes and accelerates team capability.

Lesson 2 • AWP Maturity Model Assessment

Uses industry AWP maturity models to assess organizational capability gaps and prioritize improvement investments. Maturity assessment provides a structured roadmap for AWP program development.

Lesson 3 • Benchmarking and Industry Best Practices

Compares project AWP performance against industry benchmarks to identify improvement opportunities. Benchmarking connects internal data to external standards and drives evidence-based decisions.

Lesson 4 • AWP in Owner Organizations

Examines how owner organizations embed AWP requirements into contracts, governance, and capital program standards. Owner-driven AWP mandates are the most powerful lever for industry-wide adoption.