Desapex Engineering Consultants

  Desapex , a leading digital engineering and a   BSI Associate Consulting   Partner specializing in high-tech industrial facilities, was tasked to setup & run a digital framework for project coordination for state-of-the-art   semiconductor manufacturing   plant in India. The project, valued at over $1 billion, required meticulous design coordination and quality assurance to meet the stringent standards of the semiconductor industry. To ensure the success of this complex project, Desapex adopted Solibri, a cutting-edge   Building Information Modeling (BIM)   validation and quality assurance software, to streamline design review processes and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. Challenges: 1. Complexity of Design:  The semiconductor plant involved intricate systems, including cleanrooms, HVAC, electrical, and process piping, requiring seamless integration of multiple disciplines with reference to structure. 2. Stringent Quality...

  The   European Union’s Construction Products Regulation (CPR)   has undergone a significant update that impacts manufacturers of construction materials. First introduced in 2011 to harmonize product standards and facilitate the free circulation of construction products within the EU, the CPR has evolved to meet modern environmental challenges. In December 2024, the updated regulation was published in the EU Official Journal and entered into force on January 7, 2025. This revised CPR now includes enhanced sustainability and transparency measures, which are crucial for manufacturers looking to stay competitive in the EU market. What is the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)? The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) establishes standardized safety, performance, and environmental requirements for construction products sold in the EU. The goal of the CPR is to ensure that construction products meet minimum standards for safety and performance while addressing the growi...

  This summer, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released updates to the ISO 55000 series, a comprehensive set of standards for asset management. These updates provide essential guidance on value, organizational alignment, leadership, outcomes, and measurable improvements in asset management. A common misconception is that ISO standards are only for large corporations, specific industries, or compliance purposes. In reality, they offer a robust framework for integrating asset management with business objectives something "maintenance maturity" or "Maintenance 5.0" models often fail to achieve. Source: MDPI The Limitations of Maintenance Maturity Models Originally introduced by Winston Ledet in 1999, maintenance maturity models help organizations structure their maintenance improvement journey. These models outline steps to move beyond reactive maintenance and towards proactive, data-driven strategies. While this structured approach can yield s...