Getting surety in delivery, de-risking early in the project lifecycle and maximising opportunity requires a solid foundation to allow your team the tools and insights to make the right decisions at the right time. Digital Engineering is still very new and daunting to many; establishing the right set up, process and procedures along with an appropriate assurance plan are vital steps in setting the structure for successful project outcomes. Establishing this within a Project Controls environment will allow you to integrate the 3D model with planning, estimating, cost management and all aspects of project performance reporting. Getting the setup right early in the project lifecycle will support early decision making and help you to deliver your project objectives.