Process Industry Practices
About Process Industry Practices
Process Industry Practices (PIP) is an association of companies in the process industry, dedicated to harmonising internal company Standards relating to design, procurement, construction and maintenance. PIP’s members largely consist of owners of process industry enterprises and contractors in the engineering construction field. Cost minimisation in business is key focus of member companies.
PIP publishes Standards or “Practices” that relate to a range of industries and disciplines, including electrical, machinery, engineering, food & beverage, construction, insulation and more. In producing its Standards, PIP draws on evidence from research into industry best practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the most common questions asked about Process Industry Practices (PIP).
PIP is a self-funded association of companies in the process industry that dates back to 1933. It has a collaborative focus, and its members are dedicated to the harmonisation of internal Standards or “Practices”. PIP’s mission is to produce a library of engineering Standards that provide evidence-based guidance to the industry, enabling owner and contractor companies to improve their practices and efficiency.
The organisation’s activities include the harmonisation of internal industry Standards relating to design, procurement, construction and maintenance. It publishes engineering Standards, electrical Standards and other industry Standards on a range of relevant topics, to provide guidance to the industry on best practice. In producing its Standards, PIP draws on the latest research and evidence-based information regarding industry best practice.
PIP is a self-funded collaborative volunteer organisation that relies on teams of contributing members and is overseen by a professional leadership team. It operates from within the Construction Industry Institute, a research unit controlled by The University of Texas in Austin.