The KU Lewis Hall Restroom Remodel project covered the demolition and remodel of 93 dormitory restrooms as well as installation of kitchen sinks. P1 also replaced horizontal and vertical waste lines, which provides improved drainage efficiency and helps eliminate future leaks and backups.
The star of the show is PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) pipe, a flexible, durable, and corrosion-resistant plastic piping used for hot and cold potable water plumbing, as well as heating systems.
P1 used PEX-a, a more flexible, kinking-resistant version that uses expansive, high-flow fittings, making it ideal for colder climates and professional/commercial installations.
P1 also installed an additional safeguard: Hilti firestop collars. The collars are specialized, engineered devices designed to seal combustible pipe and cable penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors.
Quick Facts
93 restroom remodels at KU’s Lewis Hall including demo and replacement of showers, toilets, sinks, and kitchenettes
PEX-a pipe for flexibility, durability, and corrosion-resistance
SCH40 PVC Pipe with Hilti CP 648 E firestop collars that expand upon exposure to heat, creating a fire, smoke, and gas barrier to prevent fire spread
GC: KBS
Project Details
Location
Lawrence, KS
Completion
2026
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