Every plasma fractionation project comes with a constellation of complex elements ranging from upstream processes to downstream ones, low temperature requirements to clean room needs, regulatory must-haves to building code must-dos. With so many moving parts to keep track of, stakeholders may be hesitant to try out novel project delivery methods when kicking off a new project. There may be comfort in sticking with traditional methods—but it also puts facility owners at risk of missing out on the major benefits of modern project delivery methods.
Few methods unlock those benefits better than integrated project delivery (IPD). You may know of it under different banners (at CRB, we package IPD as the core component of our ONEsolution™ delivery approach), but IPD, wherever it’s applied, has earned itself a reputation for marshalling even the most ambitious projects towards successful and timely delivery. If you’re a project leader in the plasma fractionation market, you would do well to notice this trend and harness it as a vehicle for your next capital project. The plasma fractionation industry is especially well-positioned for IPD in three key ways:
- The predictability of its projects
- The opportunities afforded by joint ownership of projects
- The depth of technical expertise required to execute each project
1. Predictability as a means for speed and success in the plasma fractionation industry
The tight margins and demanding schedules within the plasma fractionation industry set it up perfectly to benefit from a modern, integrated project delivery approach.
Benchmarking with historical plasma fractionation data
Drawing on over 70 years of established plasma fractionation methods, the industry has a rich archive of data and experience to reference as it moves forward. Unlike some newer pharma and life science industries, plasma fractionation stakeholders have predictable benchmarks to assist in looking ahead, making decisions, and developing a solid business case.
Before digging into a new project, stakeholders will be able to lay out accurate benchmarks to inform their design decisions and budget, such as:
- Target yields
- Projected process cycle times
- Vial size
IPD can transform all of this known/predictable data into a shorter schedule, cost-certainty, and higher quality than the traditional delivery model—mainly because it’s premised on completing work packages simultaneously, rather than sequentially.
If you know where you’re going, and you know what’s necessary to get there, you can strategically orchestrate concurrent activities to shave significant time off your schedule. One of the best ways to do that is through offsite construction, a central facet of IPD.
Prefabrication, Preassembly, Modular, Offsite Fabrication (PPMOF) strategies for plasma fractionation projects
One low-hanging fruit in plasma fractionation projects is the plethora of opportunities for PPMOF —often referred to simply as “prefabrication” or “modular construction.” This approach involves producing standardized components of a structure off-site and then assembling them on-site. PPMOF allows many elements to be accomplished in parallel without interfering with each other on site. This works particularly well for plasma fractionation facilities due to repeating elements and systems. It’s a great way to maximize value by bringing in the right pieces at the right time for on-budget and on-time delivery. Put simply, PPMOF accelerates timelines.