EDF deploys Business Collaborator from UNIT4 to help with next generation nuclear power project

UNIT4Software-as-a-Service collaboration tool to help project teams build four low carbon UK nuclear power reactors

UNIT4 Collaboration Software Limited, the recently crowned Business IT Service Provider of the Year, today announced that EDF Energy, the UK’s largest producer of electricity, is implementing its project collaboration system, BC 5.3, across its nuclear new build programme. The system, which is being used for both internal and external collaboration, is providing a central hub for information management, tracking company processes in order to meet regulatory requirements.

EDF Energy’s nuclear new build programme will spearhead the development of four new EPR pressurised water reactors in the UK, providing reliable low-carbon electricity; an integral part of the UK’s energy policy. This major infrastructure project will generate considerable commercial opportunities for the UK construction sector.

The BC system has been used successfully by EDF Energy to support the project team in the construction of a new circa £500m power station at its site at West Burton.

BC is now also being used by the team responsible for putting together EDF Energy’s application for a Nuclear Site Licence. This complex application process involves many parties including teams at EDF Energy’s engineering consultancy partners Atkins (who are also customers of UNIT4 Collaboration Software Limited). EDF Energy can issue documents for comment, track actions and ensure that everyone has view of all the work streams taking place that may affect their work.

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