Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Course Outline

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Workface Planning in the Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) System

    4. The AWP Matrix and WBS Fundamentals

    1. Reactive Management vs. Proactive Construction

    2. Information Flow Issues

    3. From Site Firefighting to Proactive Management

    4. Workface Planning Case Study

    1. The Path of Construction (POC)

    2. Critical Success Factors of POC

    1. The Workface Planner's Active Role

    2. What to look for when a CWP is received?

    3. What are the Natural Breakpoints for IWPs?

    1. 6 Steps to IWP Creation

    2. CWP to IWP Best Practices

    3. Effective vs Ineffective IWPs: Examples

    4. How to Estimate IWP Manhours?

    5. 4 Steps to IWP Material Verification

    6. Writing IWPs that Foremen will value, Not ignore

    1. Constraints Management

    2. Avoiding the Checklist Trap

    3. The PROOF Method

    4. The 3-2-1 Rule

    5. Critical Timing Thresholds for Workface Planning

    6. Effective Communication Structures for Workface Planners

    1. Methods to Build and maintain a Backlog?

    2. Using Backlog Metrics to Manage Manpower Decisions

    3. Communicating Backlog Status Effectively

    4. The right timing for Manpower Mobilization

    1. The Daily Schedule of a Workface Planner

    2. Advanced Constraint Management

    3. Managing Field Issues and Changes by Criticality

    4. IWP Closeout and Continuous Improvement

    5. IWP Status Tracking Recommendations

    6. KPI for Proactive Field Management

    1. Field Productivity Formula

    2. Workface Planning Financial ROI Dashboard

    3. Lifecycle Tracking of ROI

    1. Implementation Success Strategies

    1. Conclusion

    2. Q & A

    3. Masterclass Training Material PDF

About this course

  • $399.00
  • 42 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

About This Online Course

The Workface Planner Mastery Workshop provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to implementing Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) methodologies in construction projects. Developed by Concord Academy and led by AWP implementation expert Olfa Hamdi, this course bridges the gap between theoretical planning and practical field execution.

What You'll Learn

This course takes you on a strategic journey through the entire Workface Planning process, from understanding the fundamentals to mastering the daily operations that drive project success. You'll learn how to:

  • Transform Construction Work Packages (CWPs) into field-ready Installation Work Packages (IWPs)
  • Implement proactive constraint management to prevent costly field disruptions
  • Build and maintain optimal backlog to ensure continuous crew productivity
  • Create effective IWPs that foremen will actually use and value
  • Measure success using predictive KPIs that matter in the field
  • Overcome common implementation challenges with proven strategies


Real-World Impact

This isn't just theory—our methodology has delivered measurable results across multiple industries including petrochemical, energy, mining, and datacenter construction:

  • Increase productive tool time from 37% to 47% (a 25% productivity improvement)
  • Reduce field-discovered constraints by up to 85%
  • Achieve 5.3x return on investment through direct labor savings and reduced rework
  • Decrease safety incidents by 32% through better planning and reduced reactive work


Course Format

Through practical examples, case studies, and implementation templates, you'll develop the skills to become an effective Workface Planner who can drive field productivity and earn recognition as a valuable asset to any construction project.

Join over 6,000 construction professionals who have elevated their careers through our ISO 9001-compliant AWP certification process and become part of the global movement toward predictable, efficient project delivery.

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Author Olfa Hamdi has been called a “standout talent” and “one of the brightest minds” in capital project execution today. A Tunisian-born, American-trained engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, she was lead researcher on the seminal guide to Advanced Work Packaging published by CII in 2013 and founded the not-for-profit AWP Institute. Most recently she co-founded Concord® Project Technologies, the world’s first and only ISO 9001 certified provider of AWP consulting, training, and certification programs. Olfa Hamdi led AWP transformation and implementation projects on large multi-million and multi-billion dollar capital project organizations. Her vision for publishing this book is to empower industry professionals globally in their journey of AWP implementation supporting a faster and bigger industry transformation through AWP. Olfa Hamdi is also the founder of Concord Academy, the industry's largest AWP Certification body providing AWP certifications in multiple languages and across the globe. She speaks four languages and travels widely to promote AWP to the capital projects sector. Olfa splits her time between Washington, D.C. and Tunis.

Olfa Hamdi

Concord Academy Director

REGISTRATION FEE

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