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EPA to revise criteria for WaterSense faucets and faucet accessories

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to revise its criteria for faucets and faucet accessories to earn the WaterSense label. The specification launched in 2007; since then, most faucets now sold in the U.S. meet or exceed the current WaterSense maximum flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm). 



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May 9, 2013

10 high-efficiency plumbing fixtures

From a "no sweat" toilet to a deep-well lavatory, here's a round up of the latest high-efficiency plumbing fixtures.

Apr 29, 2013

Chicago Faucets redesigns website, adds Product Configurator for mix-and-match components and savings calculator

Chicago Faucets has redesigned its website at chicagofaucets.com, which embodies the company's innovation and commitment to the growing needs of its customers.

Mar 21, 2013

Sloan president Jim Allen makes the case for the business of building green at Congressional Briefing

“The business case for green building has been proven,” said Jim Allen, President and CEO of Sloan, at a recent Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Mr. Allen was invited by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to give his unique perspective as an American manufacturer supplying products to the Green Building Industry on what the green building movement has meant to his company.

Feb 13, 2013

Uponor Adds New Commercial Plumbing Course to 2013 Factory Training Schedule

Uponor recently announced its factory training schedule for 2013, which includes a new course on…
Rob Cassidy | Oct 15, 2012

Got a 'Great Solution'? Send it in to BD+C

This request for information is no longer open. We're doing another "Great Solutions"…
Oct 12, 2012

New HyTronic Edge from Chicago Faucets brings funky, modern aesthetics to restrooms

The Edge spout is cast entirely from ECAST low-lead brass to meet current lead reduction requirements as well as the forthcoming 2014 federal lead reduction law.

Jul 3, 2012

TOLK now called Dewberry

The renaming indicates a simplification in Dewberry’s corporate naming conventions.

Jun 1, 2012

New BD+C University Course on Insulated Metal Panels available

By completing this course, you earn 1.0 HSW/SD AIA Learning Units.

May 31, 2012

AIA Course: High-Efficiency Plumbing Systems for Commercial and Institutional Buildings

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

May 29, 2012

Reconstruction Awards Entry Information

Download a PDF of the Entry Information at the bottom of this page.

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