KEVIN LARMONDIN, Global Director, Construction
JAMES MILROY, Global Discipline Director, Construction Technology and Advanced Work Packaging

At Hatch, weโre known for precision on projects. For the detail we bring to our engineering and design work. We bring that same dedication to all phases of the project. This is something we do better than anyone else. Why? Weโve been at the forefront, developing new methodologies and tools in partnership with our clients. Testing and perfecting them in our unique industries. We have advanced to a point where the same precision now applies to construction processes. What used to be, at times, haphazard, is now predictable, with projects delivering on time and on budget.
Advanced work packaging (AWP) has emerged as the shining star of construction management methodologies. It brings all players to the table early on to ensure planning is practical and outcomes are assured. It regiments construction planning in the early stages of a project and aligns engineering and procurement work packages to flow into construction work packages that contractors can use for their tradespeople to ensure seamless and accurate outcomes. At Hatch, we are leading by mastering AWP, embedding it into our systems and processes; culturally, itโs how we work. We believe AWP is not optional, itโs essential. With skyrocketing costs in construction, this approach is a game changer.
But AWP cannot work without the right digital tools. Hatchโs suite includes IPAS EE and PackageShare AWP tools (EM, WM, and CM)โall designed to streamline the entire project life cycle. What that means for you, our clients, is predictability. Reliability. Every deliverable and piece of equipment is tied to a precise โrequired byโ date for both engineering and procurement, facilitating clear reporting against forecast dates. The strength of these connections is their ability to integrate and synchronize various project elements and provide a comprehensive project solution. Our engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams employ AWP and collaborate in the pursuit of a buildable design and error-free execution.
Other digital tools like building information modeling (BIM) have gained traction and are transforming project management. BIM improves early decision-making processes by linking the design stage to the entire value chain through a comprehensive 3D model, while end-to-end software platforms enable organizations to more effectively manage and integrate value and supply chains. By streamlining control, they reduce interface friction and increase agility.
One of the advantages of our data-centric approach is the price certainty it affords. These design tools are so sophisticated that estimates are bang on. This leads to a defined control budget in execution, live commodity trending, accurate pricing sheets for construction contracts, effective change management of contractual quantities, detailed reports for progress and productivity on site, and accurate forecast dates for completions. Predictable outcomes backed by a robust dataset.
Hatch is driving change with a digital project delivery ecosystem that integrates engineering, procurement, construction, and installation tracking. Based on work-packaging methodology, linking the 3D model, 2D deliverables, quantities, estimates, scheduling, budget, and reporting into one environment accessible to all parties, this common data environment behaves as a single source of truth, informing our projects and streamlining our decision-making processes.
Innovation in project delivery remains our priorityโan encompassing pursuit that brings every facet of our expertise to the table. Our added task is to partner with clients to identify where other project delivery methods are best implemented and to be proactive in our approach to scope, schedule, and resources. To do this well, our focus must remain on integrating advanced technologies and methodologies that inform sound decision-making and consistent engineering.
Thereโs reason to be optimistic about the emerging trends in construction project delivery. We look ahead toward a more standardized, consolidated, and integrated construction ecosystem. Transformation takes time, but itโs well underway.
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