Advanced Work Packaging: Design through Workface Execution, Version 2.1

RT-272 created an execution model for AWP across the project life cycle over these three stages (RS272-1, p. 20).

• Stage 1 – Preliminary Planning/Design
• Stage 2 – Detailed Engineering
• Stage 3 – Construction

Barriers to AWP implementation (RS272-1, p. 12) include the following:

• Lack of clear implementation strategy
• Lack of owner support for the process
• Lack of clarity of contractual requirements for advanced work packaging
• Lack of clear descriptions of role changes among personnel, including the new role of workface planner
• Lack of champions and knowledgeable staff for organizations with limited AWP experience
• Lack of support for increased resources and roles during planning
• Lack of compatible information systems and handover requirements

A key contribution of RT-272 is the development of a consistent set of definitions for work packaging (RS272-1, p. 15). Definitions for the following terms are provided in the research:

• Advanced Work Packaging
• Workface Planning
• Workface Planning Lead
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Engineering Work Package
• Construction Work Package
• Installation Work Package