Episodes
Jan. 12, 2026
BtC10: The Biggest Risks are Taken Before Anyone Thinks Capital is at Risk
In this episode of Beyond the CapEx , Cristian Gonzalez and Luis challenge one of the most common blind spots in capital projects and CapEx decision-making: the belief that capital risk starts in execution. It doesn’t. The mo...
Dec. 1, 2025
BtC09: The Charter: The One Map Everyone Needs but No One Reads
In this episode of Beyond the Capex , Cristian and Luis dive deep into one of the most underrated — yet absolutely essential — tools in industrial projects: the project charter . If you’ve ever joined a project and thought, “...
Nov. 18, 2025
BtC08: The PMO - The One Thing Owners Don’t Realize They Need
Summary: Projects are complex, risky, and expensive; “Having good people” is not a strategy. In this episode of Beyond the CapEx , Cristian and Luis unpack what a Project Management Office (PMO) really is for an owner: not an...
Nov. 2, 2025
BtC07: Mastering Change: The Art of Scope Control
In this episode of 'Beyond the CapEx', the hosts delve into the challenges of scope creep in projects and the importance of structured change management. They discuss the destructive impact of unmanaged scope on project finan...
Oct. 20, 2025
BtC06: Right-Sizing the Front-end Loading Process
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of right-sizing the front-end loading (FEL) process for projects of varying sizes. They emphasize that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work in project management, partic...
Oct. 6, 2025
BtC05: Scope Creep; The Trojan Horse Inside Your Project
In this episode of Beyond the CapEx Podcast, hosts discuss the concept of scope creep in project management, exploring its implications, cultural aspects, and the importance of communication. They emphasize the need for stron...
Sept. 22, 2025
BtC04: AI Use in Front-End Loading
In this conversation, Cristian Gonzalez and Luis Gomez discuss the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management, particularly focusing on Front-End Loading (FEL). They explore how AI can serve as a partne...
Sept. 8, 2025
BtC03: Owners are from Jupiter, Contractors are from Pluto
In this episode of Beyond the CapEx, Cristian Gonzalez and Luis Gomez explore the complex dynamics between owners and contractors in industrial project management. They discuss the differing perspectives and risk profiles of ...
Sept. 8, 2025
BtC02: Communicating vs Connecting
In this conversation, Luis and Cristian explore the critical distinction between communication and connection, emphasizing the importance of building trust and relationships in project management. They discuss the role of act...
Aug. 21, 2025
BtC01: Project Front End Planning
In this inaugural episode of Beyond the Capex, Cristian Gonzalez and Luis Gomez discuss the critical importance of front-end loading (FEL) in capital projects. They highlight the alarming statistic that over 65% of large capi...