Construction Execution Planning Course Overview

Improve project delivery outcomes through effective execution planning, collaboration, and proven industry best practices.

Overview

The Construction Execution Planning course is designed to help project professionals overcome common execution challenges caused by gaps in planning, coordination, and communication. Effective planning throughout the project lifecycle plays a critical role in achieving project objectives, improving productivity, and creating a more predictable project environment.

This course introduces three proven project planning and execution approaches that help teams strengthen collaboration, alignment, workflow management, and project performance:

Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)
Last Planner System® (LPS)
Planning for Completions, Commissioning, and Startup (CCSU)

By applying these approaches, project teams can enhance execution confidence, reduce inefficiencies, improve workflow reliability, and deliver projects more successfully.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)

* Understand the fundamentals of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and its importance in project execution
* Identify the key elements of AWP and how they connect throughout the project lifecycle
* Apply common AWP terminology and concepts
* Understand the flow of AWP components from planning through execution
* Recognize AWP implementation stages, processes, activities, and deliverables
* Evaluate organizational requirements for successful AWP adoption
* Apply AWP practices, tools, and techniques to improve project planning
* Identify the benefits, challenges, and implementation barriers associated with AWP
* Analyze case studies demonstrating AWP implementation results and project improvements

Last Planner System® (LPS) and Lean Project Delivery

* Understand the six principles of Lean thinking
* Explore the origins and purpose of the Last Planner System®
* Define the Lean Project Delivery System
* Apply Lean principles to improve project planning and workflow reliability
* Understand how collaboration and alignment support predictable project execution
* Explain the five connected conversations of LPS® and their role in planning
* Manage constraints effectively to improve project outcomes
* Promote continuous improvement through Lean-based planning practices

Completions, Commissioning, and Startup Planning

* Understand the importance of early planning for Commissioning and Startup (CSU)
* Identify the benefits of integrating CSU planning into project execution
* Recognize key CSU planning activities, processes, and supporting tools
* Identify critical success factors for effective commissioning and startup
* Apply the CCSU activity model to support successful project completion
* Recognize common execution challenges and areas requiring additional focus

This course equips construction professionals with practical planning strategies and execution methodologies to improve coordination, reduce risk, and deliver successful Built Environment projects.