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And So It Flows Podcast

And So It Flows: The Modern Mechanical Room

KAI Engineering experts discuss how electrification, prefabrication and smarter controls are reshaping mechanical room design.

Kristen R. Bayles

September 22, 2026

For today's increasingly sophisticated mechanical rooms, designing for the future means thinking beyond installation, and considering the people who will ultimately have to operate, maintain and replace the systems inside.

Grundfos KPVS pump in a large data center.

Data centers: Why prefab fits

Speed, repeatability, and redundancy are redefining how plumbing and mechanical systems are delivered in high-uptime digital infrastructure.

Kristen R. Bayles

February 3, 2026

Data centers are moving faster than ever, and prefabrication is helping them keep up.

Emecole Metro breaks ground with expansion of facility headquarters

January 17, 2023

The completed expansion will allow for additional manufacturing and storage, enhancing its long-term efforts at servicing basement waterproofing and building construction professionals.

Uponor’s prefabricated Radiant Rollout Mat

How prefabricated radiant panels are revolutionizing commercial construction

Greater installation efficiency and accuracy allow contractors to meet tight schedules and budgets.

Kim Bliss

May 5, 2022

By now, everyone has heard the message that prefabrication is the answer to greater job-site productivity, installation consistencies and project profitability. However, there’s a new trend beginning to take hold that offers even better results for large commercial projects looking to maximize smart building design with radiant heating and cooling systems.