The WorkFace Planning Model

1) Develop the FIWP Templates

Templates can be based on discipline (civil, scaffolding, structural, piping, electrical, etc.) and / or what is being constructed (pipe rack, coker, fractionation tower, etc.) The use of templates will improve consistency, completeness and accuracy of the project FIWP.

FIWP Sample Items
FIWP Cover Page Items
FIWP Content Items
Example FIWP Templates
FIWP Template: Steel
FIWP Template: Piping
FIWP Template: Electrical
Sample FIWP Package
Work Steps Report example

2) Prepare the Project FIWP

Using the templates as a starting point, build all the required FIWP. The resource requirements, special instructions, special conditions and risk plans need to be adapted to reflect the details for the FIWP in question.

• Activities
• Resources (e.g. materials, tools, equipment, labour, drawings)
• Special Conditions (e.g. at elevation, winter conditions, live systems, safety)
• Quality Control (e.g. hydro testing, NDE)
• Risk Planning
• Interdependencies

3) Confirm Ready for Release

Responsible parties, which always include foremen, review the FIWP to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the following:

• Activities
• Interdependencies
• Resources (including location and time)
• Special conditions
• Anticipated problems
• Risk plans

4) Release the Project FIWP

An FIWP can only be released:

• In the appropriate sequence by Field Supervision and
• When all resources are available and are dedicated to the FIWP or approval has been obtained to modify the release to account for missing resources

Note: Resources can be shared by more than one FIWP (e.g., crane)

5) Execute the Project FIWP

Foremen will execute the Project FIWP as prepared, with discretionary modifications or with approved changes.
If an FIWP cannot be completed, the foreman will return it to Field Supervision for rescheduling or revision

6) Monitor and Control the FIWP

Project Control will monitor performance. Quality Assurance will audit the FIWP process. Based on these performance and audit results, planners may modify, revise or adjust the project FIWP and / or the FIWP templates as necessary.