Case studies in this issue of Smart Solutions include two stadiums, two jails, and a distillery—highlighting that many projects come with unique needs that require innovation and insight.
Tackling Tight Spaces
For the jail projects, learn why Brandt Companies chose Trane and Bartingale Mechanical relied on Daikin to meet the particularly strict job requirements of projects where the building was occupied at all times and speed was a high priority. Read how Heffron Company overcame constraints of scale, space, and time by using Victaulic’s grooved mechanical pipe-joining technology.
Novel Solutions
Contractors are always seeking new products and new approaches to maximize productivity. With MILWAUKEE TOOL’s new cordless Roll Groover, 1901 Inc. estimated saving 40–50 hours of labor on a single project. Arden Building Companies chose Belimo Aircontrols’ pressure independent control valve to meet a client’s long-term sustainability goals and used Belimo’s piping packages to cut labor costs up to 80 percent. A Colorado distillery leveraged SIEMENS controls to increase efficiency by 75 percent. Murray Company counted on SLOAN’s sustainable products to meet the high efficiency goals of the Los Angeles Clippers’ new stadium.
For a multi-billion-dollar facility’s chilled water system, Dynamic Systems, Inc. (DSI) used Merit Brass Company copper press fittings designed to visually confirm complete pressing, which helped avoid potentially costly errors. Johnson Controls’ HVAC technology and automation systems are keeping fans comfortable and increasing attendance at the Milwaukee Brewers’ renovated stadium.
In this issue, we spotlight some novel solutions arriving from the tech world. To combat the shortage of skilled welders, Novarc Technologies, Inc. launched a real-time vision processing system: NovEye™ Autonomy, the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning program for welding. For its mobile application, Copeland introduced Scout AI to help technicians in the field quickly diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve problems. HGG Profiling Equipment Inc. synthesized 40 years of 3D profiling knowledge into its ProCAM software to maximize throughput and material usage, saving users time and money.
Streamlining Services
Software keeps evolving to help you become more efficient. For example, L.J. Kruse Company’s switch from paper invoices to ServiceTitan’s system helped boost service revenue by $1 million.
P1 Construction, LLC replaced its outdated system with Access Coins enterprise resource planning software and quickly started saving money, increasing productivity, and improving service delivery. DILFO adopted PypeServer Inc.’s cloud-based workflow software to automate processes, cutting waste and enhancing productivity. Using Stratus, UMC eliminated most of its paper-based procedures and transitioned seamlessly to a digital weld tracking and inspection program.
Professional Insights
Also in this issue, McCormick Systems, Inc. offers suggestions on how to craft better plumbing estimates to win more projects. Ridge Tool Company explains how tool-integrated software can boost building operations, while MSUITE shows how to accelerate BIM modeling efficiency and transform MEP coordination through software automation. NIBCO INC. and Wheatland Tube both offer expert advice on choosing the right material for your job for long-term success. We hope you will take advantage of the insights and innovations our manufacturer/supplier partners have to offer.
