Implementation Model + Knowledge Structure Guide
The CII Knowledge Structure is the overall body of CII knowledge arranged in topological form. It provides an easy mechanism for finding and using CII products. (IR166-2, p. 9)
The CII Knowledge Structure is broken into 13 Knowledge Areas. A Knowledge Area is defined as logical grouping of CII topical areas and reflects project phases or specific topics, project management techniques or issues. The 13 CII Knowledge Areas are:
- Front End Planning
- Design
- Procurement
- Construction
- Startup and Operation
- People
- Organization
- Project Processes
- Project Controls
- Contracts
- Safety, Health, and Environment
- Information/Technology Systems
- Globalization Issues
Each Knowledge Area is subdivided into Focus Areas that include Best Practices, Proposed Best Practices – Pending Validation, and/or Information.
A CII Best Practice is defined as a process or method that, when executed effectively, leads to enhanced project performance. (IR166-2, p. 14)
CII Best Practices identified by this research include:
- Pre-Project Planning
- Alignment
- Constructability
- Design Effectiveness
- Materials Management
- Team Building
- Partnering
- Quality Management
- Change Management
- Disputes Resolution
- Zero Accidents Techniques
Three recommendations to improve your implementation efforts. (IR166-2, p. 17)
- Use the CII Implementation Model as a basis to develop an implementation program within your organization.
- Use the CII Knowledge Structure to identify Best Practices to adapt within your company.
- Implement CII Best Practices within your organization.
This publication has been archived, but is available for download for informational purposes only. Note: its updates to the Implementation Model and Implementation Thermometer are now included in IR166-3. Provides an understanding of the CII Implementation Model and CII Knowledge Structure (circa 2000).
