
AI-First Project Controls and Delivery
A practical guide for teams ready to take their first steps - or just understand what’s coming next.
AI is everywhere right now — but what does it actually mean for project controls and delivery?
At nPlan, we work with some of the most advanced project teams in the world. But we also speak every day with leaders who are still figuring out what role AI could (or should) play in their organisations.
This white paper is for both.
It’s not a technical manual. And it’s not a sales pitch. It’s a practical, honest look at what we’re seeing across infrastructure, energy, and capital projects worldwide:
That some teams are quietly - and successfully - turning themselves into AI-first project organisations.
Inside, you’ll learn:
- What being “AI-first” really means in project controls - and how it differs from simply “using AI tools”
- Why you don’t need to overhaul your entire organisation to get started
- How delivery teams at organisations like HS2, NEOM, Chevron, and Anglian Water are building new ways of working with AI
- What practical advantages these teams are seeing - from clearer decisions to faster risk analysis and simpler reporting
- Where the common roadblocks are (mindset, data, resourcing) - and how others have navigated them
- Two real-world workflows you can adapt now:
- AI-led Schedule Risk Analysis (AI-SRA)
- Portfolio Reporting with live forecasts and risk insights
You don’t need to be “AI-ready” to benefit from this white paper.
You just need to be open to doing things better.
📩 Want to talk through where to start? Email info@nplan.io



