The document discusses several myths about Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), including that it can only be used on large, complex projects, requires expensive new technology and software, and that owners are reluctant to fund AWP work. It also notes that in reality, most companies are already implementing elements of AWP even if not using that specific term, AWP does not necessarily require an IPD project setup or the FEED contractor to continue as EPC, and that early stage AWP implementation can include major cost savings.

1. AWP Myths & Realities
Olfa Hamdi | AWP Roundtable
Fleming Conference | July 2018

2. AWP can only be
used on large
complex projects

3. Expensive new
technology and
software are required
to implement AWP

4. AWP is required to
doing business with
Owners

5. AWP requires large
additional staff to
implement

6. AWP is about 3D
modeling software
linked with schedule
& cost (4 or 5 D)

7. Major changes are a
threat to the successful
implementation of AWP

8. Costs of AWP
implementation
outweigh the benefits

9. Most companies are doing
AWP in one form or the
other...it’s just a new
terminology for a traditional
practice

10. AWP can only be
implemented when material
tracking systems are
available on site

11. Owners are reluctant to
fund AWP related work

12. Teams resist an AWP
pilot implementation

13. Most companies have a
strong path of construction
… in fact, everyone is doing
constructability

14. AWP does not require IPD
set-up

15. With AWP, the FEED
contractor has to continue as
the EPC as well

16. AWP is very interdependent
process

17. AWP early stage
implementation includes
major cost savings