In this episode of Beyond the CapEx, Cristian Gonzalez and Luis Gomez challenge the assumption that front-end loading (FEL) is only necessary for large capital projects.
Smaller projects often operate with thinner margins, tighter schedules, and less tolerance for error yet they are frequently rushed through early planning. This conversation explains why small projects require precision, not shortcuts, and how right-sizing FEL improves predictability without unnecessary overhead.
Cristian and Luis discuss how FEL principles scale by intent, not volume, and why engineering rigor, scope clarity, and early discipline matter even more when projects cannot absorb mistakes.
This episode is essential listening for operations leaders, maintenance teams, and organizations managing recurring capital work.
Key takeaway
Small projects don’t tolerate mistakes, they amplify them.
⏱️ Chapters
01:30 – Why “small” doesn’t mean simple
04:40 – Error tolerance and scale
08:10 – Right-sizing FEL without bureaucracy
12:50 – Engineering rigor in small projects
17:30 – Cost impacts of late corrections
22:10 – Discipline versus overhead
26:40 – Practical guidance for recurring capital work
30:10 – Final perspective on proportional rigor
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