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Waterfall

A Dashboard is a concise, visual representation of the key components and phases of a Capital Project condensed into a single document or page

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Project Scheduling
Date posted: 
March 16, 2024
Date updated: 
June 23, 2025

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What is Waterfall? A look into its construction meaning

Waterfall is a traditional project management methodology characterized by a sequential, phase-by-phase progression where each phase must be completed before the next one begins. A Dashboard is often is used by Asset Owners and Client-Side Project Managers for reporting waterfall style phase diagrams, simplifying the communication of a Project's information to key stakeholders and decision makers.

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Waterfall methodology is linear and predictive, with the project's scope, timeline, and costs defined early in the project lifecycle. Key phases in the Waterfall methodology for capital projects typically include:

  1. Concept and Feasibility: This initial phase involves evaluating the project's viability, objectives, and potential impact. It includes preliminary studies to assess feasibility, risks, and the project's overall scope.
  2. Design: Detailed designs and specifications are developed for the project, including architectural, structural, and system designs. This phase finalizes how the project will be constructed.
  3. Planning: Detailed project planning occurs, including the development of schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans. The planning phase sets the roadmap for project execution.
  4. Construction: The actual construction of the project takes place, adhering to the designs and plans developed in earlier phases. This phase involves managing the construction process, materials, labor, and quality control.
  5. Commissioning and Handover: Once construction is completed, the project goes through testing and commissioning to ensure everything operates as intended. The final project is then handed over to the owner or project sponsor.
  6. Closeout: The project is formally closed out, with final documentation, evaluations, and any necessary training for the end-users or maintenance teams completed.

The Waterfall methodology remains popular in the construction and engineering sectors for capital projects where scope and requirements can be clearly defined from the outset.

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