The Global ORA/CSU Playbook

Projects do not succeed simply because construction is complete. They succeed when they are handed over safely, systematically, and in a state of true operational readiness.
The Global ORA/CSU Playbook is a practical leadership and execution guide for moving complex projects from construction completion to stable, safe, and predictable operations. It brings together the disciplines of Operational Readiness & Assurance (ORA) and Commissioning & Startup (CSU) into one structured framework for achieving disciplined project handover.
Drawing on real-world experience across major energy and industrial projects, this playbook provides a clear roadmap for aligning people, systems, processes, risk controls, governance, and execution readiness before startup. It is designed for leaders and teams who want to reduce handover uncertainty, strengthen assurance, and improve startup confidence.
Across five parts and eight appendices, the book covers:
Readiness foundations — culture, mindset, execution discipline, and planning structure
Technical execution — systemization, completions, commissioning, and startup integration
Assurance and governance — risk, verification, compliance, and readiness confidence
Practical tools and templates — checklists, readiness reviews, handover frameworks, and structured controls
Advanced readiness thinking — operational discipline, future-ready execution, and lifecycle readiness
Whether you are leading a greenfield megaproject, supporting brownfield modifications, or strengthening startup governance in a live operating environment, this book offers a disciplined and field-tested approach to delivering predictable project handover.