Strong projects begin long before construction starts.
Front-end planning (FEP), also called front-end loading (FEL), is where business needs, technical definition, and investment strategy first align. When executed with discipline, front-end planning connects strategy, engineering, and execution, reducing uncertainty and strengthening investment decisions.
A Basis of Estimate (BoE) is the documented foundation of a capital cost estimate. It explains scope, methods, assumptions, pricing basis, uncertainty, contingency, and changes so decision-makers can assess the estimate with confidence.
In capital projects, success begins long before construction starts.
The Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI), developed by the Construction Industry Institute (CII), provides a structured way to measure how well a project’s scope is defined during front-end planning.
