Two post lift in new build barn

If everything works out how I want it, we will be putting up a pole barn next summer/fall. 
 

I know I want to have a two post lift, I am also investigating doing radiant in floor heat. 
 

If I do in floor heat, should I really have the lift on hand when they do the tubes and the concrete? So they can just set the studs for the lift right in the concrete? 
 

When you buy a lift can you arrange for the company you purchase it from to install it, or how does it work if you don't want to install it yourself? 
 

(not necessarily the purpose of this post but I will also take 2 post lift recommendations). 

When I did this I picked my lift first, then identified where it should go and had the floor heat run to avoid those spots. Also had the slab thickened in the mounting spots because why not and I don't look good squished.

I had a local company that specializes in shop equipment receive the lift and install it once the floor was poured and set. Just requires that holes be drilled and anchors set from above 

Lots of threads on lift choices. I went with a Worth because they're made here and fit my ceiling height well, but there are many fine choices. 

In reply to paddygarcia :

Likewise. I didn't do in-floor heat but the floor where the posts sit, for a 3 foot diameter round the post footprints, are well over 15" deep and have 2 layers of expanded metal in 'em and around 50 foot of rebar in each hole. The lift posts are held in place with 10" anchor bolts. Cuz I saw a 2post lift come out of a 6" floor once, and once was enough for me! My neighbor and I did the install. With a little tractor to help hold the the posts, it's not a terribly difficult job but I wouldn't have minded paying a bit to have someone else do it!

Oh and we didn't try putting the fasteners in before putting the lift up. Seemed like that was asking too much accuracy in placing those fasteners. Once we got the posts up and the top crossbar, *then* we got the long level out and made sure everything was arrow straight, *theeeen* we got out the rotohammer.

If money was no object, a Mohawk or Challenger lift would be my pick.  

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like I just need to pick a lift and get the layout info. 

Do NOT  put radiant tubes anywhere in the footing of a 2 post lift.  Minimum 4' x 4' pad under the posts with no tubes. 

i have nothing to add but a tinge of jealousy and an abundance of excitement about watching your new shop being constructed.  Please remember to post build pictures as you plan out the site, and finish it.  

You don't need radiant tubes everywhere.  Leave a more than adequate area, plus maybe another spot if you might want a second lift in the future.

If I was doing in floor water heat, I'd add a ceiling hung radiator for makeup.  But, I like a bit of warm air blowing around.  I might be the odd man out here.