Plumbing At Scale: What Project Heat Taught Us About Engineering For The Extraordinary

When 250,000 square feet of critical distribution space demanded robust, resilient plumbing infrastructure, F.E. Moran delivered. Project Heat isn’t just a blueprint—it’s a masterclass in designing and executing plumbing systems that stand up to scale, weather, and complexity. From underground stormwater systems to high-capacity lift stations and rooftop snow-melt drainage, this Goose Island project illustrates why clients turn to F.E. Moran for the most demanding plumbing challenges.

Unmatched Scale. Relentless Complexity. No Problem.

8,000+ Linear Feet of Underground Piping.
7,000+ Feet Above Ground.
15-Inch Diameter Mains.
250,000 Square Feet of Roof to Drain.

That’s not a plumbing challenge—it’s a plumbing gauntlet. F.E. Moran’s integrated team rose to the occasion, coordinating stormwater, wastewater, and seasonal runoff through dual-scale, weather-resilient systems designed to keep operations flowing, come rain, snow, or freeze.

Precision Design For Storm, Snow, & Sanitation

• Stormwater Mastery: Our high-capacity systems manage runoff from a massive rooftop footprint, safeguarding structural integrity and ensuring year-round facility uptime.
• Snow-Melt + Drainage Integration: We installed Trecan snow-melting systems, directing meltwater into robust underground networks—a must in Midwest winters where freeze-thaw cycles wreak havoc on infrastructure.
• Lift Stations Built for Volume: Multiple gang restrooms? No issue. We engineered an industrial-grade lift station with automated controls and redundant pumping, moving thousands of gallons per day—no interruptions, no backups.

Lessons From Project Heat: What Every Large Facility Needs

• Design with Purpose: Dual-scale systems, massive pipe diameters, and engineered load flow require hydraulic expertise and relentless attention to detail.
• Prefabrication & BIM: Our BIM-integrated workflows and in-house prefab capabilities mean faster installs, fewer conflicts, and lower costs—all while enhancing system performance.
• Systemwide Integration: Plumbing isn’t a silo. Project Heat’s success relied on seamless integration with HVAC, mechanical, and fire protection systems—hallmarks of our turnkey delivery approach.

Why F.E. Moran is the Contractor of Choice

• Extreme Capacity: Underground piping up to 15 inches? That’s our wheelhouse.
• True Scalability: We execute 15,000+ feet of piping installs with the same precision and commitment to quality as 500-foot runs
• Weather-Ready Design: Snow-melt, drainage, and freeze protection are standard, not afterthoughts.
• Integrated Trades. One Team. One Moran: Plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and piping all engineered to perform together.

Planning a Facility That Demands More?

If your project demands high-capacity drainage, weather-hardened design, and end-to-end coordination across trades, F.E. Moran is the trusted partner you need. We bring the people, technology, and grit to engineer systems that don’t just function—they lead the industry.

Let’s build smarter, safer, and stronger.