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:

Olfa Hamdi is Chairwoman of Concord® Academy. She served as lead researcher on the Construction Industry Institute's seminal guide to Advanced Work Packaging (2013) and authored "Advanced Work Packaging: Guide to Life Cycle Implementation." Olfa Hamdi co-founded Concord® Project Technologies, a global professional project advisory services company. She has led AWP transformation and implementation on multi-billion dollar capital projects globally, conducted program audits for multi-billion dollar portfolios, and developed Predictability Thinking® blueprints for major oil and gas and mining owner organizations at the executive level. An American-trained engineer, Olfa Hamdi established AWP certification standards delivered in multiple languages, developed AWP assurance review protocols, and created professional competency frameworks adopted across the capital projects industry.

Olfa Hamdi

Concord® Academy Chairwoman

REGISTRATION FEE

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