Systecon FAQs - Factory Built Pumping System Benefits a Contractor


Frequently Asked Questions What type of projects could use a Systecon pumping package? What are the advantages of a Systecon pumping package? Do factory built pumping packages cost more than a field built pumping system? What are the benefits of factory testing a Systecon pumping package? Is there enough room to properly maintain a factory built pumping package? Why should Systecon control the pumping system? How does a factory built pumping system benefit the design engineer? How does a factory built pumping system benefit a contractor?
Like it does for the design engineer, the factory built pumping system allows the contractor to manage his time and risk better. With a factory built pumping system, the contractor's effort becomes an equipment rig and connect. This allows the contractor to concentrate his time to other areas of the project, such as installing the air handling equipment or the ductwork on the project. The main piping can be installed in the mechanical room while the chillers, boilers and pumping package are being manufactured. Once these components arrive on the jobsite, the contractor can coordinate the installation of the major equipment at one time. A factory built pumping package saves the contractor time and allows him to get on and off the job faster. A factory built pumping package also reduces the contractor's risk on the project. The biggest risk for the contractor is his estimate of labor for the project. With a factory built pumping package, the contractor is shifting dollars and resources from the labor side of his estimate to the equipment side. The labor required for the pumping system becomes a rig and connect, just like a chiller. The delays associated with waiting for the various components of the system to arrive at the job site is eliminated. Job site delays due to other trades can also be eliminated. The shift in dollars from labor to equipment also allows the contractor to mark up equipment that normally is not in his ledger. The factory built pumping package consists of four trades, structural, mechanical, electrical and controls. With a package, the contractor marks up the entire package, which includes structural, electrical and controls that he would not be able to do with a field built system. In addition, the contractor also reduces risk since Systecon takes full responsibility for the pumping package. This responsibility includes the performance, service and warranty of the entire package. If there is any issue with the package, Systecon takes care of the problem. The contractor's involvement with any issue during the warranty period is minimized. Also, every Systecon package is provided with factory testing and startup to makes sure the pumping system is functioning as designed. Again, this gives the contractor piece of mind by shifting risk from himself to an equipment supplier.