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“We were involved in the very early stages of the process, more or less in a design-assist role,” John recalls. “Our input and what we had to bring to the tablewas verywell received – not only by the engineering and architect firms, but by the owners themselves.” In particular, what TDIndus- tries contributed in the begin- ning was their insight on con- structability. They were also able to draw from the knowl- edge of their own licensed engineers, as well as the com- pany’s depth of experience in healthcare projects across Texas and Arizona. They are also one of the few mechani- cal contractors that can handle everything from hydronic pip- ing, to air distribution, plumb- ing, and medical gases – that kind of versatility was vital on a project like this one. TDIndustries is also an eager collaborator, and they brought that spirit to the table as well. They worked closely with the designer, HKS Architects, as well as the engineering firm, which has since become part of WSP in Canada. In fact, the team worked so well togeth- er that they have united on a different project for the same client. That client – Texas Scottish Rite – is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic pediatric centers. They were founded almost 100 years ago by an orthopedic surgeon and a group of Texas Masons, and thus have a long history in the state – not unlike TDIndustries. The two compa- nies also share similar values, making the partnership a nat- ural fit. According to John, those shared values have contribut- ed to a very positive relation- ship between client and con- tractor. The strength of that relationship is proven by the many other projects the hos- pital has selected TDIndustries for, both before and since. In addition to their work on the Frisco campus, for example, the company has delivered a number of smaller projects on the previously-existing cam- pus, and is engaged to deliver more. FEBRUARY 2020