DiscoverInflow: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and HabitatsEp 16 - General Contractors: The Realities of Life Support System Construction
Ep 16 - General Contractors: The Realities of Life Support System Construction

Ep 16 - General Contractors: The Realities of Life Support System Construction

Update: 2025-06-24
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In this episode, hosts Joe and Dr. Jeff sit down with Holly and Beau Dempsey, the dynamic duo behind Longhorn Organics, a specialty LSS construction firm transforming how aquariums and aquatic exhibits are built.

🎙️ We dive deep into what sets LSS construction apart from traditional mechanical contracting, the critical role of contractor-owner communication, and how specialty contractors bridge the gap between general construction and highly technical biological filtration systems.

We cover:

(3:03 ) - Holly & Beau Background
(10:04 ) - Working with Owners and Contractors
(15:36 ) - Bid Process
(19:06 ) - RFI Process
(27:33 ) - Educating Throughout Process
(31:53 ) - Operation & Maintenance Manuals
(38:11 ) - Trade Shows
 
Stay connected with INFLOW at inflowlsspodcast.com
 
Episode Sponsors: MDM Pumps and TJP Engineering
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Ep 16 - General Contractors: The Realities of Life Support System Construction

Ep 16 - General Contractors: The Realities of Life Support System Construction

Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber