Metodologia Front - End Loading – FEL no gerenciamento de projetos de capital com aplicação em estudo de caso

Abstract

With the increase of competitiveness among companies, and the current scenario of market variations, the management of capital projects (large investments) is currently a source of development for companies from different sectors, since the correct planning of their Phases of conception, brings positive results from the financial and socioeconomic point of view, reducing risks during execution. This study aims to present the Front-End Loading (FEL) methodology developed by IPA (Independent Project Analysis), describing how it works in the planning process of a capital project, from its conception, to the execution and subsequent delivery phase. Presenting its operation as a project management tool, which guarantees the best costs and deadlines, through the commitment of a project team with adequate technical capacity and experience, and in accordance with the business interests of a company. The phases of application of the FEL methodology (FEL 1, FEL 2 and FEL 3) will be presented, emphasizing its main aspects, characterizing its project development process, evaluation gates for phase validation, value enhancements incorporated in the Steps, the advantages of adopting this tool as a management model. In addition, an approach will be taken on how we can associate the FEL methodology with the PMBOK guide - Project Management Body of Knowledge. In the end, the study will present a practical application (case study), in an industrial capital project located in São Luís – MA