Commercial plumbing contractors looking to expand often consider taking on mechanical projects. And, while mechanical work certainly dovetails nicely into a plumbing business, it does require a very specific set of abilities, relationships and other considerations that must be accounted for prior to jumping in.
When projects are put out for bid, the plumbing and mechanical packages are virtually always entirely separate. Most companies that wear both hats separate the plumbing and mechanical divisions. Jedd Mercer, vice president of construction at Smith Mechanical, a Columbia, Maryland-based plumbing and mechanical contractor, underscores the importance of maintaining a clear division between both disciplines.
