Business paper introduces new level of plant design efficiency

AVEVA, today announced the release of a new business paper for the process and 
power industries highlighting the need to maximise the efficiency of plant 
design. Following the announcement of its vision for ''The Future of Plant 
Design', AVEVA is sharing its industry insight to help EPCs reduce project 
costs while improving quality.

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AVEVA's revealing business paper introduces the concept of a design spiral as a 
way to characterise the plant design process and identify how efficiencies can 
be made. Optimising design efficiency, AVEVA argues, is one essential step in 
moving closer to the ultimate goal of maximum project performance.

"We understand the uniqueness of the markets we serve", said Dave Wheeldon, CTO 
& Head of Engineering & Design Systems, AVEVA. "You can't produce plants in 
volume in the same way that they do in the manufacturing industry.  It's not 
about economies of scale; you must optimise each bespoke process.

"As major capital projects are increasing in size and complexity, the market is 
embracing joint ventures and sub-contractors to manage risk. This places the 
project team under enormous pressure to deliver work that is coordinated and 
meets contract obligations to avoid high penalty clauses. We have seen how 
improved design efficiency provides an essential and significant contribution 
to the supply chain."

Focusing on six key areas, including openness, integration and compliance, the 
paper highlights what AVEVA anticipates will be the main factors driving plant 
design efficiency.  

You can download the new business paper on the 'The Future of Plant Design' web 
site: http://www.aveva.com/futureofplantdesign.  Alternatively, contact AVEVA 
on futureofplantdesign@aveva.com or +44-1223-556655 for more information.

AVEVA's new initiative 'Defining the Future of Plant Design' focuses on 
creating a new generation of plant design software which presents new 
opportunities to maximise efficiency in the design process.


About AVEVA

AVEVA is a leader in engineering design and information management solutions 
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Kate Magill
AVEVA
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Tel: +44-1223-558204
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Source: Aveva Group Plc