Independent Front-end Capital Project Consulting

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 strong Basis of Estimate (BoE) is more than a document; it is the audit trail behind every project number.

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.