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Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Procedure is intended for use by
construction contractors working on Motiva projects.
Motiva shall use AWP as a best practice on Major Projects.
The goal of this Procedure is to outline the deliverables required during the
Execute stage (detailed engineering and construction phases) of the project,
to support the AWP process and ensure that all parties involved in the project
are aligned.
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Term Description
Advanced Work “The overall process flow of all the detailed work packages
Packaging (construction, engineering, and installation work packages). AWP is a
planned, executable process that encompasses the work on an EPC
project, beginning with initial planning and continuing through detailed
design and construction execution. AWP provides the framework for
productive and progressive construction, and presumes the existence
of a construction execution plan” (CII, 2013).
Construction Work A portion of the plot plan that has been defined by the project as
Area being a logical area of work. The CWA includes all of the disciplines.
Construction Work A detailed construction plan that uses the Engineering Work Package
Package as a foundation, adding a scope of work, construction equipment
requirements, tools, access, vendor requirements and all other possible
construction constraints to facilitate construction planning at a work
package level. Construction Work Packages may be utilized as scoping
and contract documents for construction contractors if Motiva is taking
the Construction Management role on a project.
CWP Release Plan The CWP Release Plan is a construction alignment deliverable, and
outlines a list of Construction Work Packages, planned deliverable
dates, and prioritization of work package development that aligns with
the Path of Construction.
Engineering Work Engineering Work Packages are produced by the engineering team,
Package and are data deliverables that contain discipline specific engineering
documentation for a geographically defined scope of work.
Engineering Work Packages have a defined and explicit relationship
with Procurement Work Packages and Construction Work Packages.
Path of Construction The optimal sequencing of execution of construction activities (within
Construction Work Areas and Construction Work Packages) to achieve
desired project performance. The engineering deliverables schedule
must be aligned with the Path of Construction.
Stakeholder A person, or persons, who have an interest, responsibility, or
accountability within the Advanced Work Packaging program.
WorkFace Planning WorkFace Planning is the process of organizing and delivering all
elements necessary, before work is started, to enable craft professionals
to perform quality work in a safe, effective and efficient manner. It
necessitates the development of discipline specific work packages,
ranging from 500 – 1000 constraint free man hours, that construction
crews will execute in the field.
Construction Phases
For the purposes of this document, the following terms are used to refer to the
various construction phases throughout the project lifecycle:
➢ Engineering – Detailed engineering design, procurement and
construction RFP support, carried out by the E/EP Contractor.
➢ Bid – Construction contractor Request for Proposal (RFP) review and
proposal/estimate submission.
➢ Award – Successful construction contractor is awarded the contract,
and begins planning / pre-mobilization activities.
➢ Construction – Field execution of the agreed scope of work.
➢ Post – Close-out activities, following completion of the project scope
of work.
This document will provide details of the deliverables required to support the
AWP process at each phase.
Non-AWP Deliverables
The deliverables listed here are those specifically required to support AWP/WFP.
Other deliverables will be required as part of the RFP and the execution of any work
scopes. Those will be detailed in other documents provided to the construction
contractor.
5.1 Overview
It is imperative to ensure that both the Motiva and construction contractor
teams are adequately staffed to support the required deliverables. The
construction contractor must evaluate their work scope (including the details
contained in this document) to determine their resource requirements, and
assign properly qualified individuals to the required roles.
5.2 RASCI
Refer to Appendix A
Figure 1 – Construction AWP Deliverables Flow Chart (See Appendix J for full
size copy)
Preamble
It is understood that the involvement of the construction contractor during the
engineering phase of a project provides valuable insight, and helps to support the
AWP process. It is, however, not always possible to make this arrangement work,
outside of well established MSA-based contracts. As such, any references in this
document to construction contractor involvement during the Engineering Phase of a
project is considered to be optional and at the discretion of the Motiva Project
Manager. (Construction input during this phase may also be provided by a third party
contractor, rather than one of the intended bidders on the Construction RFP).
6.1 Constructability
The primary purpose of early involvement of the construction contractor is to provide
constructability input to the project design. The AWP deliverables listed are detailed
in “Procedure – AWP Engineering and Procurement”.
Any constructability efforts undertaken during this phase will be completed at the
office of the EP contractor.
• Construction Work Areas (CWAs) – Review and confirm that the proposed
geographical breakdown of the site aligns well to the preferred plans for
execution / installation.
• Path of Construction – Once the CWAs have been established, participate in
the Path of Construction meetings with the CMT and EP contractor. This
activity will outline the optimum installation sequence for the work scope.
• Craft Discipline Definitions – Participate in discussions with the CMT and EP
contractor to validate the proposed discipline breakdown, focusing on which
trades will perform each scope. This will ensure alignment between the EWP
breakdown and the CWP execution.
• 3D Model Review – Provide construction input to the model review meetings
(or project equivalent). Primary focus during these meetings will be to
determine whether the engineering design can be constructed in the given
plot using the available manpower, equipment and construction technology.
• CWP List – Review the EWP list and assist the CMT in determining which (if any)
EWPs can be combined and rolled into a single CWP.
• Pre-Fabrication – Provide construction input to discussions regarding the
strategy for off-site pre-fabrication, which may include module
fabrication/assembly, pipe and steel fabrication, and vessel dressing. The
goal of these discussions will be to minimize site construction hours.
• Turnaround Interface – If relevant to the scope of work, assist in the review of
tie-points and turnaround scope, to maximize pre-tar installation activities and
agree the optimum location for interface points, both in terms of the tie-ins
and all supporting trades activities. (Such as structural and electrical
installation).
• Resource Loading –
o Determine the initial resource requirements for the construction scope,
using the estimate and quantities available, to provide an assessment
of manpower and equipment loading.
o Use historical information and experience to determine the requisite
indirect plan to support the calculated trades numbers, and from this
estimate the facilities requirements.
o Where possible, expand this review to ancillary trades such as
scaffolding, to provide an overall site manpower count.
o Assess preliminary equipment plans, focusing on the largest pieces of
equipment and major durations.
In addition to the items in that document, the following will be carried out by the
Motiva AWP Manager, who will be located at the EP contractor’s office facility during
this time:
• Initial Engineering Data Upload – If software is being used, the Motiva AWP
Manager will begin the set-up during the engineering phase. Initial efforts will
focus on the upload of the model, as well as the supporting engineering
information such as line list, equipment list, EWP list, CWP list etc. This will ensure
that the software is prepared for contract award, and the post-award set-up
time is minimized.
Preamble
The following assumes that there was limited or no participation from the construction
contractor during the engineering phase.
WorkFace Planners:
• Provide the quantity and estimated duration of discipline-specific planners
that will be used during the project to create the IWPs.
• For larger projects, the planners will remain in a planning role throughout the
course of the construction stage, providing support to the field installation
teams once the IWPs have been created and issued.
• For smaller projects, the planners may be expected to transition from a
planning role to a field execution role, once the IWPs for their discipline have
been created and issued.
Subcontractors:
• Where the construction contractor intends to use the services of
subcontractors to perform various parts of the scope, there may be a
requirement for those subcontractors to use WFP and provide IWPs.
• For large subcontracts, such as E&I, where the scope of the subcontractor will
typically be greater than 10% of the construction contractor’s hours, and
where the subcontractor is autonomous on a day-to-day basis (i.e. the crews
are not directed by the construction contractor), this subcontractor will
participate in WFP, and create IWPs to support their field crews.
• In such cases, as part of the bid submission, the construction contractor is to
identify which subcontractors will use WFP, and identify their planning
personnel.
• For small subcontracts, and for those where the subcontractor’s personnel are
directed by the construction contractor, the subcontractor’s role will be
written into the construction contractor’s IWP, and reviewed with the
subcontractor personnel prior to the work starting.
7.5 Estimate
The CWPs form the basis of the estimate to be provided by the construction
contractor. Costs, manhours, key quantities and installation rates of placement will be
required as part of the bid submission, broken down to the CWP level.
The CWP estimates will create the estimated manhour targets for the IWPs that will be
planned and published during the construction stage. They will also be used to
calculate a reasonable quantity of placeholder IWPs during the planning stage,
which will be refined once the IWP scopes are detailed.
The estimate shall clearly differentiate between direct hours and indirect hours,
where direct hours are taken to be those that will be applied to and earned on IWPs.
All non-earnable hours are to be included in the indirect sections for the estimate,
and therefore excluded from IWP development.
The construction contractor’s estimate will include for the requisite number of
personnel to support the AWP/WFP Plan, in alignment with the Organization Chart
submitted.
The construction contractor will also reflect the WFP approach in their estimate (i.e.
manual vs software). Where manual packaging will be used, the number of
personnel required for planning is typically higher. Where software packaging will be
used, the construction contractor will allow time for Motiva provided training and IT
infrastructure (i.e. computers) to operate the software.
Note: When evaluating the time required to develop an IWP, the following general guidelines may
be used. To develop an IWP using Word and Excel, without the support of automation tools, the
average time required can be as much as 6–12 hours depending on the discipline and scope. To
develop an IWP using an automation tool, the average amount of time required is 2-4 hours. Time
requirements may vary dependent upon work scope and WorkFace Planner experience.
7.6 Schedule
As part of the bid submission, provide a schedule to show the planned execution in
the field in accordance with the Motiva scheduling requirements listed in Section 2.1,
“Motiva Standards”. This schedule is broken down to the CWP level, with sufficient
detail to show the interdependencies of the CWPs and to validate the proposed
execution strategy.
Following award, during the detailed planning stage, this schedule is broken down to
the IWP level.
The bid schedule will also reflect the agreed duration of the planning stage, and
outline the tasks that will be completed during this stage, prior to full mobilization and
the start of work activities in the field.
Preamble
The pre-planning phase will begin following the award of the contract, and will
continue until full mobilization to the field has occurred and work has started. This will
be a key phase for AWP, allowing for the establishment and training of the planning
teams, and the generation of the first IWPs, which will ensure that a sufficient backlog
is available prior to mobilization.
It shall be noted that the pre-planning phase will be used to accomplish all the tasks
detailed below, which include a number of pre-requisites to the development of the
IWPs.
8.1 Training
Following award, the construction contractor is provided training for AWP/WFP. This
training, to be supplied by Motiva, is separated into three parts, over five consecutive
days.
The first part covers AWP/WFP theory, and provides a basis for understanding the
need for the use of the Best Practice. All the key personnel for the construction
contractor, as well as the named planners, will attend this training, which will last
approximately two days.
The second part covers a review of this Procedure and provides clarity for the
construction contractor team and expectation alignment between the construction
contractor and the Motiva CMT. All the key personnel for the construction contractor,
as well as the named planners, will attend this training, which will last approximately
one day.
For the final part, training is provided on the software to be used (if applicable). This
training is intended only for the planners and any other personnel (such as Project
Controls) who may be involved in entering data into the system. This training will last
approximately two days. Following completion of the software training, each
participant will be provided with a username and password for access..
Note: If the contractor’s project personnel demonstrate sufficient education and
experience with AWP practices and (if applicable) the software, the training period
can be reduced to a one day alignment session. This will be at the discretion of the
Motiva AWP Manager.
Depending on the size and complexity of the project and the internal processes
within the construction contractor organization, this approvals process can be
reviewed and adjusted, to ensure that it is fit for purpose.
Planning Note: It is not the intent that any member of the Motiva team be required to review
and approve the IWPs. Copies of all IWPs will be made available to Motiva for information
only.
- If work packaging software is being used, Motiva personnel can access the IWPs directly.
- If work packaging is being done manually, the contractor will provide Motiva with a copy
of the approved IWP no less than 21 days before the work defined in the IWP is to start.
o Where work packaging is being done manually, the approvals will be in the
form of a signature from the responsible party on the cover page of the IWP.
o Where work packaging is being done using software, the review of the
package and approval can be done within the software, which will provide a
time and date record for the approval.
This approvals process is reflected in the IWP Release Plan.
Planning Note: It is recommended that the IWP placeholders be given unique numbers,
outside the CWP breakdown. (e.g. If there are estimated to be 500 IWPs on a project, they
can be numbered 0001 through 0500, rather than restarting at 0001 for each CWP).
Further, if the large subcontractors are creating IWPs, the placeholder numbers should be
segregated in such a way as to provide easy identification of who is doing the work. (e.g.
Prime contractor takes IWPs 0001 through 0999, first subcontractor takes IWPs 1000-1999 and
second subcontractor takes IWPs 2000-2999).
with the unique IWP number following on. (e.g. CWP-3014-14-4-2-00 will create IWP-
3014-14-4-2-00-0001 and IWP-3014-14-4-2-00-0002 etc).
The dates assigned to the IWPs shall be aligned to the CWP dates from the
construction contractor’s bid schedule. Once the scope for each IWP is determined,
and the installation order is confirmed, the IWP dates can be shortened and
sequenced within the boundaries of the CWP dates.
The IWP Release Plan is matched to the project schedule, so that the level of detail
reflects the execution plan as it is finalized throughout the planning stage. If using
work packaging software, the Primavera P6 schedule and the IWP Release Plan can
be synchronized so that changes to the schedule will update the Release Plan.
The Release Plan is a key tool to understand the timing of the IWP releases and how
they support the planned work in the field. It will show the planned execution date for
the work, and will use that to calculate the date required for the IWP to be
generated, and then for the IWP to be constraint-free and ready for issue to the field.
This will provide the construction contractor AWP Lead and the Motiva AWP Manager
with a tool for checking the readiness of the planned work for the coming weeks.
The Release Plan will also reflect the approvals of the IWPs, allowing for a quick
reference to show if there are any on-going delays with approvals from the various
representatives.
The Release Plan is a living document, and the construction contractor AWP Lead is
responsible for ensuring that it is updated and shared with the Planners and the
Motiva AWP Manager.
Refer to Appendix C for IWP Release Plan Template.
Project
Construction
Work Area 101
Discipline Discipline
Foundations – MURs are provided for foundations as hours per cubic yard, for each
foundation type (pier, wall, slab etc).
Grout – MURs are provided for grout as hours per cubic yard, for each type of grout.
(It shall be noted that, if grout is not modelled, MURs will have to be provided for
grout on a more discrete basis, such as hours for each piece of equipment or
support).
Insulation – MURs are provided for manhours per linear foot for each type and
thickness of insulation. Alternatively, if the construction contractor has estimated by
isometric or piece of equipment, this can be provided as the MUR.
(It shall be noted that certain work packaging tasks can be started prior to the
completion of all the pre-requisites. The construction contractor is encouraged to
begin scope assessment, setting package limits and the IWP write-ups during the
early phases of the pre-planning stage, on the understanding that IWPs can be
completed once the remaining pre-requisites are in place).
The Planner creates a drawing list for the IWP, and attach copies of the drawings to it,
ensuring in each case that the latest revision has been used. If work packaging
software is being used, this process is either fully (in the case of pipe scope) or partly
automated, as the drawing list and drawings are exported from the software. It is,
however, still incumbent on the Planner to know which drawings are required.
Manhour Estimate:
The Planner creates an estimate for manhours in the package.
If work packaging is being done manually, the estimate is done manually, requiring a
quantity take-off from the drawings and the use of a spreadsheet (or equivalent) to
calculate the manhours.
If work packaging software is being used, the estimate is created automatically using
the component, unit rates and rules of credit that were provided.
Material List:
The Planner will create a material list for the IWP, taking the relevant information from
the drawings, and including any parts or consumables not listed on the drawings.
If work packaging software is being used, a list of all modeled components is created
automatically. The planner is required to review and verify the completeness of the
list, and add other non-modeled components that are required for the work scope.
Write the IWP:
The Planner will use the IWP template to create a write-up for the work package. This
write-up will include all information necessary for the Foreman and crew to complete
the work.
Include the following:
Scope – Tell the crew what work is involved in the IWP, what work will be done by
others in advance, and where the extents of the IWP start and finish.
Safety – Provide information on scope-specific safety items. If, for example, the scope
requires the use of non-standard PPE, this shall be detailed in the IWP.
Work Area Constraints / Interdependencies – What other work will be happening in
the area during this time? What other work needs to be completed before this
package can be executed?
IWP Assumptions – State any assumptions made at the time of creating the IWP (such
as “Weather conditions for the scheduled data will allow the foundations to cure
without the need for hoarding and heating”).
Plant Operations – How will this work scope be impacted by on-going plant
operations? Is a permit required? How / when will it be issued?
Specialty Contractors – Does this scope require the assistance of any specialty
contractors (e.g. heavy lift contractor, post weld heat treatment contractor etc)
Estimated Manpower – How many people will be required to complete the scope?
Where relevant, separate by trade. (e.g. Four pipefitters, one welder and one
laborer).
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Planning Note: Include all information required by the foreman and crew to perform the work.
However, do not attempt to tell the foreman and crew how to perform the work. Detail the scope-
specific information relevant to the particular IWP. Exclude standard boilerplate wording such as
“Crew should remember to wear PPE” in the safety section. Write the sections using a fit-for-purpose
approach. Some sections/IWPs are very simple while other sections/IWPs are more complex (e.g.,
critical lifts, coordinating with multiple crews/contractors, or work completed during a tight
schedule timeline).
progress reporting.
Project Qty 1
5,000,000
Hours
Construction
Work/Design Areas
25 CWAs
Engineering Work Package
500 EWPs
Construction Work Package
500 CWPs
Installation Work Package
10,000 IWPs
Figure 9 – Sample Work Package Breakdown
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Note: Depending on contract terms and conditions, engineering status, size and complexity
of work, a rolling IWP schedule development plan may be required rather than 100% IWPs
packaged and scheduled prior to the start of construction. These requirements are
addressed in the RFP development stage by the Motiva CMT and incorporated into the
contractor’s AWP Plan.
Provide the Level 4 IWP schedule developed during this pre-planning phase to
Motiva for review and approval at least three weeks prior to the start of site
construction work.
Update the IWP within the Release Plan / software to show as “Ready for the Field”.
Note: The Planner is required to play an active role in constraint management, including, for
example, walking the work location to confirm that access is available, and checking in
person that the scaffolding has been erected to support the scope. Constraint management
cannot be an exercise in assumption.
Sign off each constraint as they are removed, such that by the time the package is issued to
the field, the crew has a written record that the Planner has verified the IWP is constraint-free.
Implementation Suggestion: The number of constraint free backlog packages that each
WorkFace Planner is required to produce is directly related to the burn rate of the crews that
they are supporting. As a standard, at any time, the available backlog of constraint free
packages shall allow for three times the weekly burn rates of the crews. (e.g. If one
WorkFace Planner is supporting six crews of ten people; the weekly burn rate is 3,000 hours. If
each package averages 500 hours, there shall be a total of eighteen packages available).
This backlog of available constraint free packages allows for alternate work fronts to
be available to the Superintendent and Foreman in the event of unplanned conflicts
(e.g. too many people in one area, consumables not available, Operations denying
access to an area, etc.).
Monitor the number of available constraint free backlog packages on a weekly
basis. Having too many available packages indicates an issue with close out or
performance of the work in the field. Having too few available packages indicates
that field activities are in danger of slowing or stopping due to lack of work in hand.
Preamble
The construction phase begins following the setup of site facilities and the
mobilization of manpower and equipment to the work site. Once complete, the first
IWPs, created during the pre-planning stage, can be executed.
No work shall be executed by field crews without an approved IWP in any discipline
supported by this AWP/WFP plan, except with the written approval of the Motiva
Construction Manager.
Implementation Suggestion: Printing should not be done more than 3 weeks prior to
construction start date, as this increases the likelihood of changes being required.
Any drawings or other documents to be used as field copies are supplied as a second set, to
ensure that no documents are removed from the IWP binder when the work is being
executed.
When the Foreman has completed an IWP, and is ready to start a new IWP, the General
Foreman requests the IWP from the Planner. Before issuing the IWP, the Planner verifies that
the requesting General Foreman is the one named on the IWP. Any variances shall be
approved by the construction contractor Construction Manager.
The hard copy IWP is then issued to the General Foreman, who delivers it to the relevant
Foreman for execution. (This step can include any discussion regarding the scope of work or
particular areas for focus).
Once issued, log the IWP as “Issued” in the planning software/release plan, to ensure
that the date released is recorded.
cannot be removed within the timeframe that the package was due to be
completed, it shall be removed from the field.
If the package remains in the field, the Planner assists in monitoring the status of the
constraint until it is removed, and work can recommence. Any IWP that is held in the
field due to unresolved tasks that are expected to lag is to be reported to the Motiva
Construction Coordinator.
If the package is removed, its status is changed to “Pending”, and the Planner again
monitors the constraints to determine when it can be reissued.
Should the Planner determine at that time that the constraint on the removed
package is pending for too long, the unfinished items shall be withdrawn from the
IWP and repackaged for installation at a later date.
In all cases, the Planner and General Foreman must collaborate to determine that an
alternate package is available and constraint-free for the crew to use in the interim.
➢ If the work hasn’t been executed, the IWP is withdrawn, revised and
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reissued.
➢ If the work has been fully executed, a new IWP is drawn up for the change
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progress, a new IWP is drawn up for the change and flagged as rework.
For more details, and for a visual representation of the above, refer to the attached
flow chart. (Appendix H)
As part of the close out procedure, it is important that the Foreman / General
Foreman provide feedback to the Planners regarding any issues with the package.
This does not need to be limited to issues associated with not being able to close a
package, but can include anything that would improve the constructability of future
packages.
The Planner will mark the IWP as Complete in the IWP Release Plan.
• Three Week Readiness – the percentage of IWPs listed on the three week
lookahead that are published and constraint free.
• Hours per IWP – the average number of hours in all the published IWPs.
• Average days per IWP – the average schedule duration of each IWP
(planned, then actual).
This list is amended or expanded at the discretion of the Motiva AWP Manager to
include other KPIs determined to be critical to the project success.
Refer to appendix E for a template that includes that KPI calculations and sample
reporting graphs.
Preamble
This phase will follow once all major construction activities have been completed,
and is part of the contract close-out activities.
The intent of the meeting is to document the positive aspects of the program, any
particular areas of success, and any areas of improvement or suggestions for
modifications to enhance the program.
References
This document is part of a suite of AWP Procedures. All documents relevant to the scope of
work will be made available to the contractor.
The parent document “Procedure – Introduction to Advanced Work Packaging” details the
history and background of AWP and WFP, including why Motiva has elected to use this best
practice.
The other document “Procedure – AWP Engineering and Procurement” details the
requirements for the FEL-2, FEL-3 and Execute stages, including the involvement of the
Engineering and Procurement (EP) Contractor, the Motiva Construction Management Team
(CMT) and the generation of Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) and Construction Work
Packages (CWPs).
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List of Appendices
A) RASCI
B) AWP Plan Checklist
C) IWP Release Plan
D) IWP Template
E) KPI Template
F) Software Implementation Matrix
G) Software Use Matrix
H) Swim Lanes
I) Daily Planning Meeting
J) Construction AWP Deliverables Flow Chart