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A capital projects and infrastructure strategy that drives full value

Delivering capital projects and infrastructure programs on time and within budget is increasingly complex, fraught with risks, disruptions, escalating stakeholder expectations and greater demands for sustainability. Organizations embarking on major capital initiatives often face obstacles in aligning project scope with strategic objectives, sustainability targets, managing intricate interdependencies and navigating unpredictable external factors. These complexities frequently result in projects exceeding budgets, facing delays or not delivering expected outcomes.

PwC's multidisciplinary team, consisting of engineering, industry, finance and sustainability professionals, leverages innovative technology-driven solutions as it guides clients through every phase of the project lifecycle to help them extract greater value from their capital investments. We play a key role advising on clean energy projects (renewable generation, hydrogen and carbon capture) and in integrating sustainability into large-scale builds in the transportation, energy, real estate and infrastructure sectors that have significant environmental impacts. Our approach helps clients proactively manage risks, minimize disruptions and confidently compete in a rapidly evolving market landscape.

Unlocking capital projects: Navigate complexity, deliver with confidence

Aligning your infrastructure program and sustainability at every stage of the capital project lifecycle — from feasibility and design to procurement, construction and operations — is now essential to manage risk, control costs and strengthen operational resilience. Yet organizations face constant challenges from digital transformation, surging energy demands, evolving regulations and new technologies such as AI, digital twins and modular nuclear reactors. By proactively addressing these areas, companies can effectively maintain budgets and timelines.

Conduct power and load modeling to anticipate grid compatibility and surging energy needs — driven by AI, data centers, EV growth and electrification. This will help you avoid bottlenecks.

Consider small modular reactors or advanced nuclear as stable, low carbon power – especially for data center infrastructure – while proactively addressing regulatory, cost and public perception risks.

Build solid operating models — including blended finance, PPP structures, regulatory fit and bankability — to de-risk projects and secure sustainable funding.

Accelerate delivery by embedding building information management, digital twins, advanced dashboards, schedule analytics and quantified risk analysis within project controls and governance frameworks.

As sustainability risks increase, build new or update existing infrastructure to be climate-resilient — able to withstand extreme weather and designed for long-term adaptability. Doing so can drive value through capital planning, cost recovery and modernization of assets.

How PwC can help build your strategy

  • Program delivery:
    Build robust governance and control frameworks so your organization can accelerate program delivery, extract greater financial value from capital investments and meet sustainability goals while staying on track.
  • Project management support:
    Management solutions that combine advanced technologies, strategic collaboration and sustainability to increase resource efficiency, reduce carbon footprint and enhance stakeholder engagement..
  • Risk management:
    Assess and mitigate project and environmental risks using quantitative analysis to address productivity, climate resilience, regulatory compliance and supply chain sustainability efficiencies and opportunities.
  • Data-driven insights:
    Leverage AI-powered dashboards integrating sustainability metrics alongside traditional project KPIs, enabling holistic decision-making that balances cost, schedule and sustainability goals.
  • Accelerate capital projects with tax
    Identify sustainability tax credits and incentives that can significantly reduce project costs while helping you meet your company’s sustainability goals.
  • Assessment & benchmarking:
    Evaluate and benchmark capital project capabilities against industry standards and sustainability goals for continuous improvement.
  • Digital solutions:
    Use innovative technologies, including digital twins and real-time analytics, to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Portfolio optimization:
    Implement strategic tools to align financial, operational and sustainability objectives, maximizing capital allocation efficiency.
  • Troubled project turnaround:
    Build rapid identification and structured intervention plans for distressed projects, driving recovery and performance improvement.

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Daryl  Walcroft

Daryl Walcroft

US Capital Projects and Infrastructure Leader, PwC US

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