GF Building Flow Solutions releases its Sustainability Review 2023


Opus Mechanical used Uponor PEX-a pipe and ProPEX® fittings for the plumbing and hydronics systems in the new TPC Toronto Osprey Valley Clubhouse project. The efficiency of Uponor allowed them to comply with a tight construction budget and achieve an aggressive construction schedule.
Discover how a university in western Wisconsin revolutionized its sports complex with an efficient hydronic heating and cooling system using Uponor PP-RCT piping. Follow along as Patrick Schwappach, Territory Sales Manager at Uponor, gives us a tour of the facility and explains why the mechanical contractor chose PP-RCT piping for this project!
A recent project in Northfield, Minn., was able to meet the needs of the engineer, contractor, and building owner by incorporating a complete polymer piping solution featuring PP-RCT and PEX-a for the domestic water system.
GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor North America) has again been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune as well as secured a spot on the Top Workplaces USA list.
Watch the recorded webinar to learn about the numerous advantages and practical applications of PEX in plumbing applications and discussed the differences between the various PEX types — PEX-a, PEX-b, and PEX-c. And the major benefits of PEX, including the flexibility, durability, and freeze resilience, that make it an excellent choice over traditional materials, like copper.
Learn about the history, characteristics and design requirements of PP-RCT to ensure the product is specified, designed and installed properly for maximum performance in domestic water and hydronic heating and cooling applications.
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.
Chrissie Walsh, sustainability manager for Uponor North America, recently participated in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s Table of Experts sustainability discussion and the important work Uponor is doing to address climate change and promote greater sustainability in all aspects of the company’s business.
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.