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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 24, 2012

2012 Reconstruction Awards Entry Form

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

May 15, 2012

National Tradesmen Day set for Sept. 21

IRWIN Tools invites the nation to honor "The Real Working Hands that Build America and Keep it Running Strong".

May 14, 2012

Codes harvest rainwater

IAPMO’s Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement could make rainwater harvesting systems commonplace by clearly outlining safe installation and maintenance practices.

May 14, 2012

Plumbing research coalition to study drainline transport issue

The effort is aimed at determining if decreasing levels of water flow­­––caused by increasingly efficient plumbing fixtures––are sufficient to clear debris from plumbing pipes.

May 1, 2012

White paper discusses benefits of diaphragm and piston flushometer valves

The white paper highlights considerations that impact which type of technology is most appropriate for various restroom environments.

May 1, 2012

Bruce E. Brooks Associates announces new commissioning subsidiary

Brooks + Wright Commissioning to be led by Will Wright.

Apr 26, 2012

Blackney Hayes Architects launches new engineering division

The new division, BHH Engineers, will be led by Mark Hershman, PE.

Jan 26, 2012

American Standard names Gould as president and CEO

Gould succeeds Don Devine, who led the successful turnaround of American Standard Brands.

Oct 6, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Growing green building market supports 661,000 green jobs in the U.S.

Green jobs are already an important part of the construction labor workforce, and signs are that they will become industry standard.

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