Future-proof with Viega press connection technology
The South East Regional Hospital services the needs of more than 200,000 people in south east New South Wales. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to cater for the region’s needs well into the future. Such a major building and its delivery program required sophisticated design and installation solutions – including the plumbing and mechanical pipework services.
Timely completion
The sheer size of the project and the number of coordinated services installations had the potential risk to adversely affect program completion and associated costs.
When AMS Hydraulics was awarded the tender for the hydraulic services on the project, it recommended Viega’s Profipress system (Australian standard) in lieu of conventionally welded copper tube and fittings. The mechanical pipework contractor, Axis Plumbing ACT, also opted to use Profipress for all mechanical works.
Superior quality
AMS Hydraulics National Construction Manager Dan Bennett says: “Profipress was the only one considered for the hospital’s hot and cold reticulation system. Profipress is widely used in our industry and AMS has installed it on all our projects over the last eight years. This is because it not only enables faster installation, but has better warranty compared to conventional copper fittings.
“Since there’s no need for welding, the labor time cost and the reduction in OH&S risks to our tradesmen associated with welding conventional copper pipe reticulation systems are negated. Its quality and engineering is far superior to other systems. The benefits to the client of using Viega’s Profipress system were not just programme and cost but, most importantly, its functionality and durability. “
Future proofing
“Viega Profipress offers peace of mind due to the SC-Contur, which allows the contractor to easily identify any unpressed joints,” says Dan Bennett. “We have also aimed to future proof this facility in our design. Profipress will make it easy to maintain, add to or amend the reticulated system as required.”