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These ideas are now available for other groups to utilize. They may choose to further develop specific topics or use them as a starting point for their own brainstorming sessions.
Question | Category |
How can we automate the construction site to remove boots from the field? *
| Moonshot (Breakthrough) |
How do we substantially reduce the time of development from conception to delivery in half the time? *
| Moonshot |
How can we enhance PDRI to be customizable for sector-specific applications (Power, Energy, offshore, etc.) * | PDRI Expansion |
Should we tailor or align PDRI to address the need of nuclear energy (SMR/Baseload) to optimize FEP and Readiness Assessment* | PDRI Expansion |
How do we transition custom engineering design to design for manufacturing? | Efficiency |
Why do we continue to experience challenges with change management even with the CII best practice? How do we accelerate impact quantification, value assessment, decision-making, and implementation? * | Efficiency |
What are the core project management principles, practices and tools to focus on and scale up/down based on project size and complexity | Efficiency |
How can a centralized integration function improve alignment, efficiency and value delivery across disciplines and phases in capital project execution. | Efficiency |
How do we get the right data when and where it is needed to reduce project disruptions (vendor data)
| Efficiency |
How do we get the right data when and where it is needed to reduce project disruptions (vendor data) | Efficiency |
How are other sectors attracting youth? | Workforce |
After decades of the same workforce issues how can we shift to focus on the people-side of projects? Increase field superintendent and craft. | Workforce |
Leveraging AI tools to set up best practices for site selection. | AI / Tech development question |
What are "standard" AI tools that should be used while protecting proprietary information?
| AI / Tech development question |
How to evolve the supply chain to integrate with project objectives, reduce risks and Obtain buy-in with key stakeholders early in project? | Collaboration / Integration |
How can we prioritize project collective outcomes over individual company profit in our contracting strategy? | Risk / Risk sharing |
What contracting models are best for risk allocation? Which is better for project cost? | Risk / Risk sharing |
*Ideas selected by the FSC to be further developed by the committee members.
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Table: Unique Themes for Each Question
If we were to completely reimagine project delivery from scratch, ignoring all current constraints and assumptions, what would it look like? | What would success look like for project delivery in 10 years, and what's the biggest obstacle preventing us from achieving that vision? | What would you do differently or focus on if you could start your career over, knowing what you know now? |
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We also presented the common themes observed across all questions:
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5. Prioritized ideas (TBD)
Appendices
Appendix A - Types of R&D Projects Sponsored by CII
Initiative Type | Notes | Example |
Research Team (2 years) | Creates new knowledge addressing an opportunity for area for improvement. Supported by an academic under contract with CII, includes 15-20 industry experts. | Most CII RTs, including those that defined PDRI (RT-113), and AWP (RT-272) |
Research Team (1-year) | Relatively clear and narrow scope with minimal time for wondering about the topic. E.g., update/expansion of an existing tool. Staffed with industry members and academics. | E.g., revamping of the PDCS tool (DCC-06), and the upcoming Project Control for AWP |
Research team (6 months) | Shorter exploratory status. May be extended to investigate a narrowed topic. A good way to explore big opportunities. | AI for safety exploratory study (RT-422), supplier qualification program exploratory study (RT-413) |
Working group | Organizes existing knowledge in a fast-paced initiative. Led and managed by an industry volunteer. CII supports specific deliverables (e.g., video production, white paper editing). | AWP Data Standards JWG AWP-Lean JWG |
Development (CII managed) | Initiatives that address professional development and networking. Developed in collaboration with members and managed by CII staff. | CII Bootcamp NextGen initiative |
Appendix B - Examples of Recent Initiatives
Research Initiatives
Implementation-driven/ Benchmarking | Current CII Best Practices
| Technology-focused
| Safety
| Other |
RT-390, AWP - Execution Planning Guide RT-398 A Fit-for-Purpose Handbook for Effective Implementation of CII BPs RT-410 Evaluating the Implementation and Value of CII Best Practices RT-420 Implementation of CII BPs for Small Projects RT-421 Advanced Planning Guide for Modularization | RT-406, Rethinking Quality Management for Capital Projects RT-413 Guidelines for a Supplier Qualification Program RT-432 Streamlining and improving the efficiency of FEP RT-433 Advanced Project Controls for AWP RT-435 Alignment and Communication of Business Drivers in FEP | RT-403, Digital Transformation of the Capital Project Industry RT-415 A Review of International Data Standards for Project Management Systems RT-430 Model-Based Deliverables Guidelines for Capital Project Delivery | RT-412 A Refresh of CII’s Zero Accident Techniques (ZAT) RT-422 Accelerating AI for Construction Safety RT-431 Best Practices in Safety Communication and Training RT-434 Improving Safety in Crane Operations | [Workforce] RT-414 Developing the Next Generation of Frontline Supervisors [Decarbonization] RT-411 Decarbonization in the Construction of Capital Projects [Workforce] RT-436 From Recruitment to Training: CII Member Pathways to Craft Workforce Success |
Development Initiatives
Education | Working Groups |
CII "NextGen" Initiative Online Education and Badging CII Bootcamp Executive Leadership Best Practices Course | AWP Data Standards AWP-Lean JWG |