Comprehensive Piping Solutions Above and Below. Proven Performance since 1876.
The Piping & Plumbing Advantage.
We provide full-scope capabilities for underground and above-ground systems across commercial, institutional, industrial, and mission-critical facilities.
In-house Fabrication
We fabricate and install process piping and plumbing, including pipefitting and light/medium equipment setting. With in-house pipe fabrication and union field crews, Sauer Group delivers coordinated piping and plumbing solutions that integrate seamlessly with your facility's mechanical infrastructure, whether serving a single building or a campus-wide utility network.
Our Experience
Sauer Group brings over a century of experience in traditional and advanced piping and plumbing systems, delivering full-scope solutions for underground and above-ground applications across commercial, institutional, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. We are well-versed in both established and emerging technologies to provide systems that meet modern performance standards and ensure long-term durability.
Outstanding Benefits.
Schedule Protection
- In-house pipe fabrication enables critical assembly starts up to 6 months ahead of field installation
- Pre-assembled spools and skids reduce field labor hours and schedule risk
- Union crews coordinate directly with the prefab shop for a seamless handoff
Precision & Quality
- Controlled shop fabrication with QA/QC inspection at every stage
- Experienced pipefitters for all system types across commercial, industrial, and critical environments
- Code-compliant installations in the most demanding settings, including healthcare and lab facilities
Full-Scope Capability
- Above-ground and underground systems under a single contract
- Process piping through building plumbing, one team, full accountability
- Fabrication and installation in-house, with no subcontracted gaps in quality or schedule
What We Install.
From sanitary systems to high-purity process piping, we handle the full range, above ground and below.
Building Plumbing Systems
Our crews install complete building plumbing systems from the ground up, including both underground rough-in and above-slab installations. We coordinate early with general contractors and design teams to protect rough-in schedules and minimize conflicts with other trades. Whether serving a single building or a multi-structure campus, our plumbing installations are built to last.
Systems Include:
- Sanitary Systems
- Storm & Roof Drain Systems
- Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) Piping
- Potable / Domestic Water Systems
- Utility Piping
Specialty & Process Piping
Sauer Group has the expertise to execute complex process piping and specialty systems where precision, code compliance, and contamination control are non-negotiable. We understand the complexity of laboratory and healthcare environments where piping systems must meet strict code, safety, and contamination control standards. Our crews are trained to execute installations with precision while maintaining schedule and safety performance.
Systems Include:
- Process Piping
- Medical Gas Systems
- Laboratory Waste Systems
- Steam & Condensate
- Compressed Air
- Chilled Water & Hot Water Systems
- Laboratory Gases
Materials & Pipe Types.
Our teams are experienced in both established and emerging materials, matching the right solution to each system's performance and code requirements.
Carbon Steel
Heavy-duty process and utility piping for industrial and mechanical systems, built to support demanding performance, pressure, and reliability requirements.
Stainless Steel
High-purity process piping for pharmaceutical, laboratory, and food-grade applications where cleanliness, corrosion resistance, and system integrity are critical.
Copper
Domestic water, medical gas, gas-to-gas, compressed air, lab gas, refrigeration, and HVAC hydronic systems for commercial and critical environments.
PVC / CPVC
Chemical-resistant drain, waste, and laboratory waste systems where code or contamination requirements call for non-metallic solutions.
Cast Iron
Sanitary and storm drainage systems in commercial, institutional, and healthcare buildings.
Specialty Piping
Perma-Pipe, polypropylene, glass, Aquatherm, and acid waste systems for specialized and high-performance applications.
From Our Shop
to Your Shop.
In-house pipe fabrication that gives your project a head start.
Sauer Group's in-house fabrication shops give our piping crews an advantage that field-only contractors can't match. Pipe spools, skids, and rack assemblies are built under controlled shop conditions with QA/QC at every stage, then delivered to the field ready for installation. This means less time working at height, fewer field labor hours, and more predictable project outcomes.
By advancing critical piping systems ahead of field installation, prefabrication helps shorten turnaround times and keeps fast-paced data center, healthcare, and industrial projects moving forward on schedule.
120,000 SF
Between two Fabrication Shops
Up to 60"
Systems up to 60" diameter, Up to 40' in length
Piping Across Industries.
We bring the right piping expertise to complex, code-driven environments across Central Ohio and beyond.
Data Centers & Mission-Critical
Industrial water, chilled water, refrigeration piping, and utility systems designed for redundancy and schedule-driven delivery, with documented QA/QC for on-time startup.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Medical gas systems, laboratory waste, sterile process piping, and domestic systems, installed in occupied facilities with strict infection control and phased delivery requirements.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Process piping, steam, condensate, compressed air, and utility systems for production environments, including light and medium equipment setting.
Higher Education & Institutional
Campus utility piping, laboratory waste systems, domestic water upgrades, and occupied-building renovations coordinated for minimal disruption to building operations.
Featured Projects.
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Delivered large-scale mechanical construction for a confidential 3,000,000 SF hybrid/electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, including plant cooling infrastructure, refrigeration systems, and welded industrial piping.
- 21,000+ LF welded steel piping
- Accelerated 6×10 construction schedule
- Complex plant cooling infrastructure
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Delivered multi-phase mechanical construction for large-scale mission-critical data center facility, including advanced cooling systems, industrial piping infrastructure, and prefabricated MEP solutions under aggressive schedules.
- 140,000+ LF critical piping installed
- Advanced evaporative cooling systems
- Large-scale prefabricated MEP coordination
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Completed a design-build medical vacuum system upgrade for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Cancer and Critical Care Tower while maintaining uninterrupted hospital operations.
- Zero downtime during hospital operations
- Installed comprehensive medical gas systems
- Seamless integration with existing infrastructure
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Provided full Design Assist mechanical services for a 290,454 SF pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory facility, including central utility plants, high-purity process piping, and cGMP-compliant HVAC systems.
- Zero downtime during hospital operations
- Complex BIM system coordination
- Successful budget recovery solutions
Technical Specifications.
Fabrication Capacity
- A total Fabrication capacity of 120,000 SF between two shops
- Maximum assembly size: 60" diameter / 40' length
- Modular skids and pipe rack assemblies
System Types
- Sanitary Systems
- Storm & Roof Drain Systems
- Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) Piping
- Laboratory Waste Systems
- Process Piping
- Potable / Domestic Water Systems
- Utility Piping
- Medical Gas Systems
- Steam & Condensate
- Compressed Air
- Chilled & Hot Water Systems
- Laboratory Gases
Facilities Served
- Commercial & Institutional
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Data Centers & Mission-Critical
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Higher Education & Campus
Delivery Method
- Design-Assist Preconstruction
- BIM Coordination
- In-house prefabrication with shop QA/QC
- Union field installation
- Commissioning & startup support
