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PEX Drives Efficient In-Slab High-Rise Install,
Los Angeles,
USA

A 60-story multifamily structure in Downtown LA needed a durable, reliable, efficient plumbing solution that could be installed in the slab while also promoting long-lasting system performance.

ACCO Engineered Systems sought a plumbing solution that could be installed in a concrete slab to allow for higher ceilings in the residential units. This type of installation had never been done before by any other plumbing contractor in the city of Los Angeles. Going into the project, they knew they had a tight installation timeline of plumbing one 16-unit floor per week and needed a system that facilitated a quick installation while maintaining reliability. The plumbing subcontractor, ACCO, also wanted a strong product warranty for added confidence. They have a long history record and are well versed in high-rise installations, so they wanted a brand that offered support throughout the entire construction cycle to help ensure a smooth installation from start to finish.

Project Key Facts as PDF

Location

Los Angeles, USA

Floor space

685 rental apartments, townhomes, and penthouses

Completion

2025

Building Type

Multifamily homes

Number of floors

Address

1000 S. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Website

https://www.rentolympicandhill.com/

Project Type

New building

Results

The project incorporated Uponor AquaPEX® pipe, ProPEX® fittings, and multiport tees for the in-suite plumbing while also using long coils of pre-sleeved Uponor AquaPEX in the concrete slab. Both the engineer and installer felt confident about the installation efficiency and lasting quality of the Uponor products. Kevin Brown, senior preconstruction project manager at ACCO Engineered Systems said, “The lifespan of Uponor PEX is nearly 100 years, which helps us create systems that are going to last and keep the client happy.” Roman Hernandez, general foreman at ACCO Engineered Systems said, “The project is an overall efficient success. The price of the product, support from Uponor, success of the in-slab installation, and the capabilities of PEX compared to copper helped us stay on an aggressive install schedule.”

Olympic & Hill CA Jobsite

“The lifespan of Uponor PEX is nearly 100 years, which helps us create systems that are going to last and keep the client happy.”
- Kevin Brown, senior preconstruction project manager at ACCO Engineered Systems

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Olympic & Hill CA Jobsite

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Los Angeles,
USA