I am fortunate to work in an industry and with an organization that is grounded in a safety and help culture. We are always looking for safe, new, improved and more efficient ways to install systems and components, and where this can support the project delivery and success of our trade partners.
A huge part of mechanical and plumbing system scope involves piping installations. With the fluctuating markets and the commodity pricing changes we experience, our team is zooming in on how we can build projects more efficiently and at a lower cost. There is a growing number of developing and new engineered piping applications that are commonly used in the markets we serve. We recommend piping alternatives (based on what’s specified) that should be considered as options or for labor and material savings where the piping application is listed for the application or approved by the local authority. I like to reference the ASHRAE Handbooks when evaluating design alternatives and approved practices. In this article, I reference the 2021 Fundamentals Handbook — I highly recommend that all industry professionals have access to this library of guidebooks.