Smart Solutions highlights how contractors and manufacturer/suppliers are serving as reliable partners who meet clients’ needs while also making the most of every opportunity to be more productive and efficient. For instance, Victaulic’s grooved joining system not only ensured Palmer Christiansen a quick, smooth installation for a new medical research facility, but also provided them the flexibility to adapt to late design changes. A luxury resort overcame persistent problems with low water pressure and inconsistent temperatures by installing the IntelliStation 2 by POWERS, a Watts Water Technologies brand, for precise temperature control and rapid response, freeing up facility staff for other work.
Integrating Efficiency
To meet the increasing demand for pipe fabrication and pressure vessels, Bassett Mechanical turned to the HGG Group for advanced cutting technology, improving productivity and efficiency. Faced with both a shortage of certified wire welders and a growing pipeline of large-scale projects, Waldinger Corporation adopted Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot, realizing measurable gains in productivity, quality, and operational planning. To pare down time spent on complex installations, SLOAN engineered the FLITE-DEC™ Integrated Sink System to enhance efficiency from installation to long-term operation.
Arden Engineering Constructors used the Belimo Energy Valve™ to reduce chilled water demand, saving a college the cost of a new chiller and the extensive excavation to replace existing chiller lines. By specifying SIEMENS controllers to automate the HVAC system and pressure independent control valves in three aging buildings, a school district reduced overall labor costs and increased energy efficiency. With MILWAUKEE TOOL’s Modular Pipeline Inspection system, J. F. Ahern Co. streamlined viewing and recording for plumbing inspections and is now getting clearer, more useful images.
Transformative Technology
Bassett Mechanical adopted MSUITE’s FAB and BIM software to advance their fabrication processes, dramatically improving production output. Queen City Mechanicals transformed its workflow with PypeServer Inc. products, realizing substantial savings in labor and material. Thanks to Field Orderz from Stratus for digitizing input from the field, the hand-drawn sketches, PDF markups, and rushed calls that used to cause delays are no longer a problem for Helm Mechanical.
Power Surge
Data centers are driving one of the largest building surges in modern history—and MEP contractors are at the heart of it. In this context, FARO®, a business of AMETEK®, Inc., shows how 3D laser scanning can modernize every project by enabling you to map the as-built environment with precision. Long trusted in hydronic systems, NIBCO Inc. is emerging as a pivotal partner in the liquid cooling revolution that is reshaping modern data centers. Their installation-friendly designs help contractors work quickly and efficiently to meet the demands of large-scale data center projects.
Insights From the Experts
Tyfoom explains how small, consistent improvements through daily training and communication help contractors stay competitive despite thinner margins, a smaller workforce, and growing demands. Copeland sheds light on the shift toward dedicated outdoor air systems for higher energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality, and tighter humidity control. Wheatland Tube describes the Keep Steel Here initiative and reminds us how American-made steel ultimately saves time and ensures high-quality results. Learn more by visiting our manufacturer/supplier partners at MCAA26 and other exhibits throughout the year.
