Introduction to CII’s Advanced Work Packaging Process

This document is a guide on the Construction Industry Institute's (CII) Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) process, recognized as a best practice for enhancing project performance. The AWP process is designed to improve construction project execution by providing a structured approach that emphasizes early planning, collaboration, and communication among all project disciplines. It outlines the AWP process, which begins with initial planning and continues through detailed design and construction execution. The document details the stages of the AWP process, including preliminary planning, detail engineering, and construction, highlighting the importance of creating Installation Work Packages (IWPs) that serve specific discipline crews. The guide also discusses the business case for AWP, noting the increasing complexity of projects and the high rates of failure in large-scale projects. It emphasizes that AWP should complement established project management practices to improve overall project delivery effectiveness and predictability.