New Construction is typically performed in two stages. The first stage is the foundation or preliminary plumbing structure, such as the main pipes. This work is usually referred to as the "rough in" or "rough plumbing.” Construction will continue into the second phase which includes finishing, connecting and installing fixtures, pipes and so on in order to complete the build.

Fitting Those Pipes

Pipefitters generally work in power and industrial plants, where they install and maintain the pipe systems used for industrial purposes, such as manufacturing, power generation or large-scale heating and cooling systems. They will work with both high-pressure and low-pressure systems.

This type of plumber will also install the automated controls that are used to regulate those industrial systems, and they will generally specialize in one specific type of system.

Steamfitters

Like pipefitters, steamfitters also generally work in power or industrial plants. This line of plumbing specializes in pipe systems that are responsible for moving high-pressure liquids or gases.

Sprinkler Fitters

This is a highly specialized group of plumbers. They are responsible for installing and maintaining automatic fire sprinkler systems, such as the ones found in office buildings, manufacturing and industrial plants, and large or multi-unit residential properties.

Laying Down the Pipes

Pipelayers are responsible for providing the major framework that create our modern day plumbing systems. These pipelayers begin by digging trenches and preparing the grade where the pipes will lay. Depending on the size of the job, they may dig manually or use machines.

Once the trenches have been created, pipelayers line each trench with a material to seal in the surroundings of the trench such as: clay, concrete or plastic. The pipes are are then laid in these trenches for sewers, drains or water mains.

These plumbers can also construct oil and gas lines, and typically have the knowledge, skill and experience to solder, weld or cement pipes together in place.

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