Use Cases
Digital Maturity Acceleration for Capital Projects
Transforming EPC Delivery Across Engineering, Procurement & Construction
Major capital projects often stall under the weight of disconnected systems, manual reporting, and inconsistent data. GoldShift Digital partners with owners and EPCs to modernize the full project lifecycle — from FEL‑1 through operations — with integrated, standards‑based digital execution.
What We Delivered
GoldShift Digital led a comprehensive modernization program that unified project controls, procurement, engineering, and construction into a single digital ecosystem. This included SAP integration, deployment of next‑generation project and construction management platforms, and enterprise adoption of CFIHOS as the integration backbone.
The Results
- 6× program value returned through platform modernization and process redesign
- >10× reduction in manual effort across procurement and project controls
- 30%+ increase in digital maturity across functions (60% in construction)
- 60% faster RFI cycle times and elimination of unresolved field issues
- Global mobile adoption scaled from zero to hundreds of users
GoldShift Digital helps capital programs move faster, reduce risk, and deliver predictable outcomes by aligning people, processes, and technology into a single, high‑performance delivery model.
Building the AWP and Data Foundation for a Multi-Billion-Dollar Thermal Generation Program
As utilities ramp up thermal generation capacity to meet surging demand, owners shifting to self-perform execution face a compounding risk: schedule, cost, and risk data fragmented across legacy systems just as internal delivery capability is being built from the ground up.
What we delivered:
- Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) readiness assessed against the CII AWP Data Model Dictionary (SR19-01) and COAA guidelines, with a weighted go/no-go scoring model
- Execution-platform vendor evaluation and selection framework delivered
- Capital-efficiency business case built — NPV, IRR, and ROM cost ranges — grounded in IPA (Independent Project Analysis) front-end-planning research and the owner's own project history
- Phased, independently fundable commissioning plan sequenced against real project milestones
The Results
- Program was approved by COE and Phase 2 Delivery has started
- Payback <3 years
- Opportunities to improve across facility lifecycle will provide long terms benefits.
Integrated Engineering Systems & Data Handover Modernization
Creating a Unified Engineering Environment for Global EPC Delivery
Global EPCs often struggle with fragmented engineering tools, inconsistent data quality, and costly handovers. GoldShift Digital builds integrated engineering ecosystems that improve data integrity, reduce rework, and streamline delivery across disciplines and geographies.
What We Delivered
We designed and deployed a fully integrated engineering systems suite, implemented a global document management platform, and established enterprise standards for CFIHOS‑based data handover and project information management.
The Results
- $6M/year savings in licensing and training through platform consolidation
- Higher‑quality engineering data validated early in FEED
- Faster, cleaner handover to operations with structured, validated asset data
- Repeatable, standards‑based digital delivery across global projects
GoldShift Digital helps EPCs deliver with confidence — reducing cost, improving quality, and enabling seamless transition from project to operations.
Enterprise Digital Twin Deployment for Operations
Scaling Asset Intelligence Across Offshore, Mining & Petrochemical Facilities
Operators are under pressure to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and standardize data handover from EPC partners. GoldShift Digital delivers digital twin strategies that connect engineering data, operational systems, and field execution into a unified operational intelligence platform.
What We Delivered
We architected and deployed digital twin solutions across multiple industries — including offshore oil & gas, mining, and petrochemicals — ensuring consistent data structures, validated engineering content, and seamless integration with EPC deliverables.
The Results
- SaaS digital twins deployed across five offshore assets to improve maintenance efficiency
- Digital twin + AWP program delivered for a major petrochemical expansion
- Mine‑site digital twin integrated with EPC data for improved commissioning readiness
- Standardized CFIHOS‑based handover frameworks that reduce rework and accelerate operations
- Lower‑cost, richer maintenance builds for long‑life facilities
GoldShift Digital enables operators to unlock the full value of their asset data — from design through decades of operation.
References
Jim brought exactly what a program of this scale needs: senior EPC experience and the judgment to turn digital ambition into decisions leadership can act on. On a top 10 US utility companies' new-build CCGT program, he shaped the data foundation strategy that now underpins their digital project delivery, linking engineering, Advanced Work Packaging, project controls and handover into one governed direction. Just as important, he kept the work anchored to value: what it would cost, what it would protect, and how it would be proven. He earns the trust of executives and engineers alike.”
— Mark Knauss, Managing Director, Data, Analytics and AI Solutions, Thought Logic
Jim Purvis worked for me as Executive Director of Automation at Air Products, where he provided the strategy and leadership for a multi‑year modernization of our project and operations systems. He led successful fast‑paced digital transformation from early project design (FEL‑1) to operations for $50MM to $9B projects, and his recommendations formed the basis of an approved multi‑million‑dollar program.
Jim coordinated closely across all EPC functions, Products, Operations, Finance, and IT to ensure alignment and consistent delivery. He delivered the yearly budget and plan reliably, underrunning all annual and project budgets while returning significant value. His work raised our digital maturity by more than 30% and supported major upgrades across engineering, procurement, project controls, construction, and document management, including the advancement of our integration standards such as CFIHOS.
He was a key member of my leadership team whose deep EPC background and steady execution strengthened decision‑making across functions. Jim’s performance earned special bonus recognition, and I recommend him without reservation.
Robert Tikovsky
(former) Vice-President Air Products
