Value Through Collaboration
Save time with our expert-developed practices.Tap into proven engineering practices to design facilities and execute capital projects consistently and cost-effectively.
Collective Wisdom
Access 550+ up-to-date common practices organized in a system of 14 engineering disciplines providing value to any process, even in emerging industries.
Time and Cost
Increase efficiencies with fewer errors during design, engineering, procurement, and construction. One hour invested equals 200 hours returned.
Grow and Give Back
Join 850+ participants at all levels volunteering and networking together to create common ground: up-to-date standards, fit-for-purpose or easily modified.
Over 10,000 Capital Projects and Counting
Process Industry Practices (PIP) is a self-funded consortium within The University of Texas dedicated to harmonizing internal company standards and practices around design, procurement, construction, and maintenance. PIP members are process industry owners and engineering construction contractors focused on minimizing total cost of ownership, reducing plant operating and installation costs, and standardizing non-proprietary processes.
Thank You to Our Founding Members
What our customers say about us
“We are a strong supporter of PIP because we believe in the mission and realize the value daily. Our confidence in the Practices is in part because we contribute to their development and in part because we realize that we also benefit from the knowledge and experience of the participants from other companies.”Scott Develle
Director of Corporate Engineering, Huntsman
What our customers say about us
“We are a strong supporter of PIP because we believe in the mission and realize the value daily. Our confidence in the Practices is in part because we contribute to their development and in part because we realize that we also benefit from the knowledge and experience of the participants from other companies.”Jane Doe
Codetic