Front-end loading, also referred to as pre-project planning, front-end engineering design, feasibility analysis, conceptual planning, programming/schematic design and early project planning, is the ...

What does front end loading?

A front-end load is a commission or sales charge applied at the time of the initial purchase of an investment. ... The front-end load is deducted from the initial deposit, or purchase funds and, as a result, lowers the amount of money actually going into the investment product.

Why front end loading is important?

Doing too much front-end loading can also waste time and money at the start of a project. Front End Loading is important because it is a prime driver of almost every project outcome, i.e. the cost, schedule, operability and safety. Two thirds of projects that achieved 'best' FEL delivered successfully.