Building with Uponor

Repair with confidence using Uponor's innovative plumbing solutions. Uponor TotalFit™ push-to-connect fittings and PEX-a pipe simplifies installations and boosts productivity.

AquaPort™ helps multifamily, hospitality, and healthcare projects become more sustainable. This innovation decentralizes domestic hot water in multi-story buildings, providing a solution that promotes energy efficiency, hygiene, and water conservation. 

Gen Z and Millennial generations are concerned about resilience and safety. They are interested in purchasing homes that have fire sprinklers installed or installing these systems if their homes do not already have them, making it an increasingly important offering for builders, plumbers, and contractors alike.

When the global pandemic forced lockdowns across the country and many employees were mandated to work from home, it brought a new focus to the need for sustainability and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in structures. This trend is bringing energy-efficient solutions, such as radiant floor heating, along with renewable energy sources, such as geothermal and solar, to the forefront.

What began in 1894 as a housing project for four elderly women in St. Paul, Minn., has grown into a comprehensive senior care facility serving residents with various needs. An expansion project, featuring Uponor PEX for the plumbing and mechanical piping systems, added new living spaces, a fitness room, salon, and theater to the complex.

How strongly does Jeff Gibson of Jordan Homes believe in Uponor PEX-a piping and ProPEX® ASTM F1960 fittings? Strong enough to have another brand’s PEX system with crimp connections entirely removed from a new home he was building and replaced with Uponor.

As a testament to its commitment to cutting-edge technology and superior quality, The Saint incorporates an Uponor AquaPEX® plumbing system throughout the structure. The flexible, durable, white PEX pipe with red and blue print allows for easy identification of hot and cold water lines and offers residents a corrosion-resistant, freeze-resilient solution that provides enhanced durability and long-lasting performance — an integral part of sustainable urban living.

Auberge on the Park isn't your average condo building. This luxurious, three-tower project in Toronto boasts stunning city views, top-notch amenities, and parks, all while pushing the boundaries of construction technology. But for the builders, one major challenge loomed: shrinking construction time without compromising quality or durability.

Daniel Worm, manager, Portfolio Application at Uponor North America, was featured on Mechanical Hub’s Appetite for Construction podcast, where he discussed his passion for plumbing and what’s on the forefront for the company after the Georg Fischer acquisition. He also provided an update on Uponor Kitting Services as well as plans for prefabrication services, while also hinting at some exciting new offerings entering the market in 2024 and 2025.

Women’s History Month plays a crucial role in promoting gender equality, preserving women’s legacies, and fostering a more inclusive understanding of history and society. At Uponor, we extend gratitude to all our female employees companywide for their invaluable contributions.

The École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montréal, Canada, has reached a significant milestone in sustainable architecture with its student housing facility earning LEED Platinum certification from the Canada Green Building Council. Situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Griffintown, this five-story building not only provides essential resources for the ÉTS student community but also sets a new standard for environmentally conscious design in Montréal.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal held a panel discussion recently on smart technologies in manufacturing.

After 37 years serving customers in the plumbing and HVAC industry throughout Canada, Dan Kirkpatrick has reached his next career milestone: retirement. His journey with Uponor—and now GF—began in 1988 when he joined the company, which originated as Canapex followed by Wirsbo, as a design technician. He has held various roles since then with his primary title being technical field representative.

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) has named Kate Olinger, director of Industry Relations and Regulatory Affairs at GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, vice chair of the Board of Directors. Kate’s role went into effect June 1, 2025, and will consist of a two-year term.

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor branded products, has announced John Reutter as President. John joined the organization in 2018 as vice president of Finance and has been an instrumental leader over the past seven years.

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor branded products, has been named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner across three categories: Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, and Compensation & Benefits.