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The value of proper project definition

Ensure your next project gets off to a solid start with a FEL methodology that transforms complex visions into streamlined realities. Experience cost control, risk mitigation, and accelerated timelines, empowering you with clear foresight in costs, scope, and schedule. Maximize your ROI and gain competitive advantages with a redefined FEL approach. Discover what’s possible for your projects.

Alignment on Objectives & Business Case
Cost Curve showing how a project can reduce risk using Front End Loading processes
  • FEL Goals - Projects are customized to meet objectives. What is required for making a Go/No-Go feasibility decision? What is needed for Final Investment Decision (FID)? What is necessary for Issued for Design (IFD) or Issued for Construction (IFC)? Prior to the project Avid reviews business objectives, deliverables, & schedules to ensure there is no misalignment in FEL services scope.
  • Business Objectives - Failure to align on business objectives can result in projects which complete but leave operations in a compromised position.
  • Cost Influence - Projects overrun budgets & schedule when changes occur late. The time to discuss options, scenarios, needs vs. wants is in the FEL.
  • Operational Technologies - OT is a small part of the Total Installed Value (TIV), it's most important and visible at the end of a project as other engr. discipline issues become visible through the automation.
  • Vendor Agnostic - We seek to understand the challenges first and then match the proper technology to meet your specific need.
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Workshops - Key to Success!
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  • Preparation - Agendas tailored to client SME time constraints, organized to walk through large areas of scope. Questionnaires. prepared and presented prior to meetings to reduce meeting fatigue.
  • Alignment - Meeting before the meeting on alignment where client drives key stakeholder expectations.
  • Facilitation - Proper facilitation is critical to obtain voice of customer from key stakeholders, table impasses, focus to drive design decisions & consensus with the FEL stage objectives in-mind.
  • Scope Discussions - Effective utilization of engaging and informative walkthroughs of various options and technologies ensures individuals can make well-informed decisions.
  • The Debrief - Regrouping to document decisions made, action items, further research, and or further questions to clarify scope.
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FEL Deliverables
Description of the cost development for the three stages of Front End Loading
  • Aligned to FEL Stage - All deliverables are based on FEL stage level of details & objectives.
  • System Architectures - Captures details for Bill of Materials (BOM) development, critical asset placements, & material estimates.
  • Application Requirements - BPCS, SIS, FGS, Batching, HMI/SCADA, & Information Solutions for labor estimates.
  • Project Execution Plans - Detail how to execute, implementation constraints, interoperability, testing, training, schedule, & onsite requirements.
  • Cybersecurity - IEC 62443 compliant designs for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) to ensure Security Levels are defined for all Zones and Conduits.
  • Design Assist - Not all FEL services result in a Avid deliverable. If required, our SMEs contribute to scope and partner discussions to ensure overall alignment (OEMs, Safety Reviews, Operability, Project Execution).
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