Zurn Industries LLC, is advancing its position in lean construction solutions by demonstrating hands-on, time calculated installations with a broad spectrum of products and services that deliver quantifiable labor savings.
“This summer we took our lean solutions on the road, joining educators and installers for the ultimate showdown –comparing standard products to Zurn labor saving solutions,” says Dave Gomo, manager, National Contractor Accounts. “By installing the products in a side-by-side scenario, we were able to calculate the true bottom-line savings that benefit our customers.”
One example is the Z415-BZ Post-Pour Adjustable Drain, which was measured against a conventional floor drain. The installation time for the Z415-BZ was 13 minutes vs. the 31 minutes required to ensure leveling of the conventional floor drain. The Zurn Z415-BZ yielded a 58 percent reduction in total installation time.
The Zurn Z1201 EZCarry Carrier also offers labor saving options. In one side-by-side comparison, a bank of three Z1201 base models vs. the ZF1201 [one-piece faceplate option] were installed. The ZF1201 integrates the carrier legs into the faceplate, reducing components and the need to set the rough-in height. The test revealed a 21 percent reduction in installation time over the traditional carrier.
In addition to the product solutions, Zurn provides services to assist the customer through every stage of the construction cycle:
- factory-assembled options
- pre-fabrication friendly product suggestions
- Zurn One Systems (fixture, valve/faucet, finished trim all in ONE box with ONE part number)
- on-time delivery
- submittal assistance
- product selection assistance
- value engineering for profitability enhancement
Zurn has established a Contractor Advisory Council consisting of industry professionals interested in practicing and growing lean construction opportunities. Through their input and application expertise, Zurn is gaining insight for future product and service innovations.