AVEVA Presents the Design Efficiency Factors Influencing the Future of Plant Design Software

 AVEVA Presents the Design Efficiency Factors Influencing the Future of Plant
                               Design Software

  PR Newswire

  CAMBRIDGE, England, July 23, 2012

CAMBRIDGE, England, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

        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
for the plant, power and marine industries. http://www.aveva.com/ednotes .

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mentioned are the trademarks of their respective holders.

Media contact: Kate Magill AVEVA kate.magill@aveva.com Tel: +44-1223-558204
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