Introducing Lloyd Winter, Technical Design & Support Manager, Pipekit

Following investment in its offsite manufacturing facilities and specialist team, Pipekit is transforming the drainage sector through its prefabrication capabilities. Technical Design and Support Manager, Lloyd Winter discusses how this sets the company apart from its competitors.

As Building Regulations evolve, effective drainage systems are becoming increasingly challenging to deliver. Assembling these systems on-site using loose piping products requires skilled labour and expensive tooling. Vast storage areas are also needed to house pipes and fittings which can amass to hundreds of metres, particularly in high-rise developments.

Offsite manufacture and precision factory design is changing how this is approached. As far as I am aware, no other company in the field offers the levels of comprehensive in-house technical design support to make these fundamental changes happen. Our prefabrication service manages the design, assembly and testing of drainage stacks at our Shrewsbury HQ. We deliver complete and compliant systems to BS EN 12056-2:2000 for fast-track installation – offering predictability of programme and significantly lowering project costs.

Having spent 36 years in technical design positions in the construction industry, my role at Pipekit is to ensure our customers maximise the benefits of our offsite manufacturing services. Advancing offsite technology, our prefabricated ‘plug and play’ drainage stacks enhance speed, quality and sustainability whilst reducing costs and errors.

Factory prefabrication delivers rapid build programmes and a faster return on investment. With our support, design issues can be highlighted before the manufacture process of fabricated stack sections, resulting in a reduction of on-site alterations to the drainage system at the time of install saving both time and resources.

Cutting construction carbon, by taking an offsite approach generates less on-site traffic and storage requirements. Overcoming skill shortages and the acute lack of plumbers, through construction knowledge and the accuracy achieved by our proficient team, results in less wastage due to errors. Offcuts can be recycled and if the design changes, we can easily reuse components. Our low emission delivery vehicles ensure goods are handled safely, avoiding the risk of damage or loss. Using reusable stillages, with the minimum of packaging also reduces waste.

The pressure is on to deliver complex piping systems on budget and on time. Pipekit has developed a ‘right first time’ innovative offsite manufactured drainage systems to address this need. We focus on forming lasting partnerships founded on mutual trust and values. Not only do our prefabricated drainage stacks offer a highly competitive solution but also eliminate many risk and hassle factors.

Fast-Track Installation with Lower Cost

Advancing drainage technology, Pipekit’s prefabricated HDPE drainage stacks provide a lightweight alternative to traditional cast iron methods. High impact resistant and capable of being fusion welded with no solvent cements – HDPE drainage stacks are an innovative and efficient proposition to the client and contractor alike.

In most cases, using prefabricated drainage stacks will be cheaper when comparing total project costs. With fewer deliveries to site and less site assembly, the prefabrication method can eliminate on-site skill shortages and support sustainability strategies.

Find out more about our Prefabrication and Offsite solutions here and see our video or contact Rob Rowlands or Jane Smith