Commercial and Institutional
UA members are trusted partners in the construction, renovation, and maintenance of commercial and institutional facilities across North America. From high-rise office buildings and corporate campuses to hospitals, universities, schools, and government complexes, UA members deliver advanced piping, plumbing, HVACR, and fire protection solutions that keep essential spaces operational, efficient, and safe. These spaces include high-rise office buildings, corporate campuses, hospitals, universities, schools, and government complexes.
Our highly skilled and highly trained members are known for their technical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting project deadlines and regulatory requirements.
Comprehensive Commercial and Institutional Piping Services
UA members specialize in a full range of piping solutions tailored to the unique needs of commercial and institutional clients on new builds, renovations, additions, retrofits, and upgrades:
Plumbing
Complete plumbing contracting services.
Medical Gas
Installation, maintenance, and upgrades to these systems.
Mechanical Systems
Complete mechanical contracting, including HVACR and boilers.
Maintenance, Repair and Upgrades
Preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and system upgrades to mechanical and plumbing systems.
Fire Protection
Installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrades to these lifesaving systems.
Expertise in Commercial Construction
UA members are trusted partners on a wide variety of commercial projects, including:
- Office Buildings: From skyscrapers to business parks, UA teams install and maintain advanced mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems that keep workplaces comfortable and safe.
- Retail Centers: Our professionals support shopping malls, big box stores, and specialty retail spaces with efficient piping, HVACR, and water systems.
- Hotels and Hospitality: UA members deliver solutions for hotels, resorts, and convention centers, ensuring guest comfort, safety, and operational excellence.
Institutional Facility Solutions
UA’s expertise also extends to a wide range of institutional environments, such as:
Schools and Universities
Our teams build and maintain campuses, classrooms, laboratories, and dormitories. In doing so, they support healthy learning environments by providing reliable water, heating, and cooling systems.
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
UA members are specialists in medical gas piping, infection control, and advanced HVACR systems–all critical components for patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Government Buildings
From courthouses to municipal offices, UA professionals ensure public buildings are efficient, secure, and built to last.
Sports and Entertainment Venues
We provide state-of-the-art mechanical and plumbing systems for stadiums, arenas, and theaters that welcome thousands of visitors.
Religious and Community Centers
We provide reliable plumbing and mechanical services for churches, synagogues, community halls, and more.
Airports
UA members install advanced piping, plumbing, HVACR, and fire protection systems in airport terminals, control towers, and support facilities. Their work ensures efficient operations, passenger comfort, and safety in these critical transportation hubs.
Commitment to Safety and Training
Every commercial and institutional project completed by UA members is built on a foundation of rigorous safety protocols and ongoing training. Our workforce participates in industry-leading registered apprenticeship programs and ongoing education to stay current on technological advances and regulatory requirements.
The UA’s Standard for Safety and Standard for Excellence ensure that every job meets or exceeds client expectations and industry benchmarks.
Other sectors we serve
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Energy and Infrastructure
The Energy and Infrastructure sector of our economy is vitally important to ensuring our countries have an adequate supply of energy. UA members play an important role in the construction of new facilities as…
Fabrication
Fabrication—the process of joining piping components into engineered piping systems in accordance with individual design requirements—has proven to be beneficial to both consumers and project owners…
Fire Protection
The work of UA members saves lives every day, from providing clean water and sanitation…
HVACR
Our HVACR Service Technicians install, maintain and repair all sizes and types of heating, cooling…
Industrial
The industrial sector in North America encompasses manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and other large facilities requiring…
Medical and Pharmaceutical
UA members working in the medical and pharmaceutical sector are faced with strict standards and…
Residential
Single-family homes, townhouses, apartments and condominiums require skills that cover heating, ventilation and air conditioning…
Water Safety
Water Safety A basic human necessity, water is something most of us in North America…
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