Workface planning enablement services blacksmithsoft. Workface planning wfp is a work packaging model for organizing execution in the field of a construction project. Progressive industrial construction certifications. Digital construction, whether building information modeling or workface planning wfp is not easy to implement especially when a vast ecosystem of data and software applications is involved. For an indepth look and understanding of advanced work packaging and workface planning geoff ryan of insightawp has written 2 books. Workface planning, which was a key element in the development of smartplant construction. Quickly create construction and installation work packages by immersively interacting with datarich. Schedule work more efficiently by coordinating design details with construction tasks. Visual tools enable greater collaboration, communication, and ultimately alignment within the planning.
Coaa workface planning conference 2009 workface planning is making it happen. This best practice provides the use of construction work packaging for planning purposes with regards to the workface. Library construction owners association of alberta coaa. Without a 3d model, the workface planner identifies the cwp, searches for the drawings he will. Awp and workface planning programs focus on keeping frontline supervision. Construct more efficiently by increasing the visibility, accountability, predictability, and productivity of your construction projects. Construction simulation software, workface planning. Aveva enterprise resource management workface planning. At the first coaa wfp conference in 2009, we were making it happen.
Wfp workface planning best practice and all documents coaa. Workface planning is a systematic approach to planning large construction projects that was developed by the construction owners association of alberta coaa. Since 2009, group asi has provided forums for the discussion and advancement of advanced work packaging, workface planning and related principles and practices to north america and the world. It is about getting the right things to the right people at the right time to save money and improve productivity in largescale construction projects. By april 2006, we had hired our first two workface planning champions and purchased the 3d software. Synchro work package server software bentley systems. Advanced work packaging awp is a disciplined approach aligning planning and execution activities across the project lifecycle, from project setup to startup the advanced work packaging institute. Workface is a powerful yet simple tool that enables employees to work remotely. Our team at blacksmithsoft have expert workface planners which follow a. The construction owners association of alberta coaa in canada and the construction industry institute cii in the us developed the advanced work packaging.
Progressive industrial construction certifications approved training. Blackmon has been invited to speak at the coaa workface planning conference for his unique knowledge, experiences and contributions in the domain of construction technologies, systems and processes, specifically in the areas of advanced work packaging and workface planning. Operating expenses driven down by 15% connected planning. Wfp workface planning best practice and all documents project best practice. Our software turns engineering data into construction tasks to improve.
Wfp workface planning best practice and all documents construction performance. Rt272, cii coaa, 20 workface planning is a process of organizing and delivering all the elements necessary for an installation work package iwp1, the latter being the frontline deliverable provided to crews on site for execution before the work is started. Companies undertaking largescale industrial construction can now develop their own personnel as trainers in workface planning wfp, a project management system designed to achieve significant. Advanced work packaging awp is an industry best practice that begins during early project planning and spans the entire project lifecycle. Sait polytechnic offers next level of workface planning. The overall practice of project planning and management is guided by principles and tools in this collection. Awp aligns engineering, procurement and construction to. Awp the application of workface planning wfp youtube. Coaa wfp is a key construction management initiative by coaa. Over one year of meetings by the workface planning committee of the construction owners association of alberta coaa on how to certify workface planners resulted in the decision that a nonprofit. This year the theme is workface planning from concept to commissioning.
Late in 2005, with more than two years of coaa committee engagement behind us, the construction company made the bold decision to implement the coaa workface planning model as a core component on all future projects. You can meet the challenges of todays construction projects using bentleys construction software. Awp advanced work packaging wfp workface planning coaa. The construction owners association of alberta has found that large construction projects, like those in the alberta oil sands, have large over runs, due in part to insufficient planning and resourcerelated issues. Advanced work packaging awp is a disciplined approach aligning planning and execution activities across the project lifecycle, from project setup to startup the advanced work packaging institute awpi, is a u. Learn more navigator mobile achieve unmatched insight into project information and the power to reliably. Workshop ideal workface planner minutes presentation. Sitesense software provides an inside look into the material inventory pipeline allowing expediting teams to ensure critical path construction resources arrive on. Improve workface planning by automating your workpackaging process. This best practice was released in 20 at the request of the coaa construction performance. Workshop software for automating wfp bentley constructsim presentation. Manage your project documents and costs across distributed teams with 247 web access. Constructsim planner simplify your workface planning process using a virtual construction model. The cwp will form the central hub of all planning for site labour.
Glen currently cochairs the coaa wfp committee and represents coaa on the. Transitioning from information management into workface planning, creating installation work packages iwp, the workface planning coordinator, moving into c. Schedule for sale and even more schedule for sale takes you. Blacksmithsoft bim and workface planning made simple. This is the 2nd annual coaa workface planning conference. Adaptation of workface planning for construction contexts. Align planning and execution activities throughout the construction project life cycle from project start until client turnover. Awp includes workface planning wfp, which occurs when planning and. Construction management and workface planning software. It allows your team members to stay connected and productive, even from home. Subscribe to our blog for hot topics, trends, and industry thought leadership. Planning programs that meet current industry best practice as per coaa and cii 2016 standards.
Rt272, cii coaa, 20 workface planning is a process of organizing and delivering all the elements necessary for an installation work package iwp1, the latter being the frontline deliverable provided. The design of these information streams is critical to the successful population of the software. Progressive industrial construction certifications is accepting applications from training providers offering advanced work packaging workface planning programs that meet current industry best practice as per coaa. This conference was an important stepping stone in the understanding and acceptance of workface planning.
Workface planning procedure construction insightawp. To effectively improve productivity at the workface, we need to start workface planning early in the project, when it is being conceived. Our experience group asi advanced work packaging events. Our methodology is based on a projects progressive data needs which is key to any successful implementation.
Our cloud platform, blacksmith wfp is the center of our advanced work packaging workface planning enablement offering. The construction owners association of alberta coaa in canada and the. Currently ccc utilizes its leanbased software c3d planner for awp implementation at. Workface planning training program no longer available. The key to any workface planning software is to ensure that the input data streams supply consistently good data. Design through workface execution volume 1 is composed of three sections. Awp integrated material readiness advanced work packaging. Coaa 2014 gives a definition of workface planning as the process of. The primary focus is to get the right things to the right people at the right time, which improves construction productivity. Workface planners tradespeople turned planners removal of constraints ensuring that the work can be done before it is released.
Workface planning software simplify your workface planning using a virtual construction model. This merged document combines all the checklists part of the workface planning best. You can meet the challenges of todays construction projects using bentley s construction software. Advanced work packaging, workface planning templates and tools all checklists construction performance. Workshop workface planning from the captain to the cook presentation. Wfp workface planning best practice and all documents. Twice as safe, twice as productive by 2020 is an initiative that brings together tools and expertise from across the industry to share knowledge and reach the goal of doubling the safety and productivity of albertas construction industry. Advanced work packaging best practice awp advanced work packaging wfp workface planning. Edmonton, alberta november february suncor fort hills project 12 14 months position.
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