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4 Issues in Successful Plumbing Upgrades
Plumbing Renovations That Deliver
3 Considerations for Smartly Designed Restrooms
How Restrooms Design Choices Affect Cleanliness, Costs
How to Design Restrooms for Long-Term Operations
5 Steps to Ensuring Plumbing Upgrades Last
Water Conservation and Legionnaires'
Legionnaires': Spotlight on Healthcare Facilities
Effective Water Management Plans To Address Legionnaires'
How to Identify Potential Legionnaires' Hazards
Plumbing Upgrades Help Reduce Water Usage and Costs
Reported Legionnaires' Cases on The Rise
Yale Students Win Gender-Neutral Restroom Battle
Can Your Restrooms Pass This Test?
Drain Cleaning: Money Matters
Drain Cleaning: Knowing Needs
Changing Tables Now Mandatory in Some Restrooms
Toilet Bandit Caught After Fast-Food Fixture Spree
Drain Cleaning: Proven Performance
New Challenges in Healthcare Restroom Design, Operations
Understanding New Trends in Healthcare Restroom Design
Airports Must Accommodate Breastfeeding by 2020
Boil-Water Order Hits City and Its Facilities
Plumbing Upgrades: Focus on Health and Hygiene
Baby Changing Stations Take Center Stage
Plumbing Upgrades: Addressing Water-Use Issues
Identifying Plumbing Upgrade Goals
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Face Plumbing Upgrade Challenges and Learn from Lessons
Airport Concourse Increases Square Footage, Decreases Water Usage
Plumbing Renovations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Target Savings
Plumbing Upgrades Improve Notre Dame's Bottom-Line
Challenges and Benefits of a Plumbing Renovation
Spotlight on Water Conservation and Hygiene
Plumbing Renovations at Notre Dame Stadium Target Aesthetics and Hygiene
High-Traffic Restrooms Present Challenges for Facility Managers
Privacy Is Key Concern For School Restrooms
Durable Materials, Design Keys to Keeping High-Traffic Restrooms Clean
Evaluating Hand-Drying, Interiors Solutions in High-Traffic Restrooms
Plumbing Systems: Prolonging Performance Life
Plumbing Systems: Proactive Maintenance
Restrooms and Opioids: The FM Link
Plumbing Systems: Repair or Upgrade?
Pay to Use a Public Toilet? Many Americans Say They Would
Drain Cleaning: Advances in Tools Expand Power, Versatility
Routine Plumbing Maintenance Can Improve Functionality, Efficiency
Specifying Plumbing Products for Functionality not Aesthetics
Conducting Restroom Renovations in Occupied Buildings
How Good Design Prevents Complaints about Restrooms
3 Restroom Complaints and How to Prevent Them
Single-Occupancy, Gender-Neutral Restrooms Gaining Momentum
Universities Lead In Gender-Neutral Restroom Design
How To Overcome Obstacles, Resistance to Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Hygiene Tips for the Holiday Hordes
Design Dampens Hospital Infections: Studies
Implementing Water Saving Strategies
General Pipe Cleaners Launches New Website
GP PRO enMotion Flex Paper Towel System Wins ISSA/Interclean Innovation Award
Plumbing for NYC Park Structure Behind Schedule
Engineers Battle 143-ton Fatberg in London Sewer
4 Keys to Successful Plumbing System Upgrades
Plumbing Systems: Flush Fixture Upgrades
New ASTM Standard Aims to Improve Restroom Safety
Yale University Law School Seeks Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Locker Room Cleaning Tips From Cintas
Restroom Review: Unique Facilities in NYC
Bradley's New Evero Brochure Offers Washroom Design Inspiration
Congress Signals Support for EPA WaterSense Program
T&S Brass Unveils New Look Across Product Line
Bradley: Verge with WashBar Earns Multiple Design Awards
Grand Central on The Fast Track to Sustainability
New Thinking In Restroom Designs Keeps Office Tenants Happy
Need For Greater Privacy Influencing Restroom Design
Hygiene, Sustainability Key Considerations In Restroom Design
Survey: Costs and Benefits of Restroom Maintenance
Residence Hall Restroom Renovations Eye ADA Compliance, Design Refresh
ADA-Compliant, Gender-Inclusive Restrooms Are The Goals For Ithaca College Restroom Renovations
How To Make Sure A Space Is Really ADA Compliant
Transgender Restroom Access: What's Required For FMs
Get To Know the Federal Laws Related To Transgender Restroom Access
Changing Restrooms: New Law Mandates Baby-Changing Stations
Water Saving Strategies for Plumbing and Restrooms
Efficient Lighting Systems Key to Restroom Upgrades
Finding Plumbing and Restroom Products that Perform
WaterSense: Best Resource for Water-Saving Products
$34 Million In Upgrades Keeps Festival Grounds in Top Condition
Improving Visitor Experience Goal of Festival Grounds Upgrades
Wisconsin Weather Presents Festival Maintenance Team Many Challenges
SIDEBAR: Policies in Transition — Transgender Restroom Access
Public Restroom Reveals: Hand Washing Survey
Plumbing Upgrades: Strategies for Success
Housekeeping Procedures Help Keep Plumbing Costs Down
PRODUCTS: Plumbing & Restrooms
When Doing Interior Retrofits, Complying With ADA Is Critical
Complying With ADA in Restrooms
Restroom Review: Survey Results Identify Problems
Tackling Drain Blockages: Keeping Plumbing Systems Flowing
Drain Cleaning: Dealing With Unexpected Blockages
Drain Cleaning: Grease Requires Extra Attention from Technicians
Video Inspection Cameras Enhance Drain-Cleaning Process
Sidebar: Preventive Maintenance Plan Key to Drain-Cleaning Program
Restroom Updates Must Address ADA, OSHA, Water Requirements
Unisex Toilets and ADA Requirements
Water Conservation and Restroom Design
Restroom Water Conservation Issues Related to Faucets, P-Traps, Signage
Baby-Changing Tables in Restrooms: California Changes Codes
Lambeau Field Expansion Delivers Water Savings and Efficiency to Green Bay Packers' Home
Lambeau Field Upgrades Feature 38 New Restrooms
Lambeau Field Operations Staff Benefits from Past Experiences
Green Bay Packers Renovation Project Produces Water Efficiency
Restroom Access For Transgender People Becoming A Contentious Issue
Facilities Should Accommodate Transgender Employees
Planning an Efficient Drain Cleaning Program
Manufacturers Can Assist in Developing Drain Cleaning Program
Equipment Considerations for Drain-Cleaning Program
Healthcare Restrooms Experiment with New Designs, Approaches, Materials
Universal Design Restrooms Avoid Tripping Hazard, Bacteria Seam
Location of Patient Restrooms Has Pros and Cons
Beverly Hills Paying Businesses $500 for Each Waterless Urinal Installed
Roundtable: Managers Discuss Water Conservation Strategies
Planning for Drain Cleaning Problems
Drain-Cleaning to Extend Life of Plumbing and Piping Systems
Key Drain Cleaning Equipment to Consider
Caesars Palace Upgrades Plumbing and Irrigation Systems to Curtail Water Use
Caesars Palace Targets Largest Paybacks in Water-Conservation Efforts
Caesars Palace Reduces Water Use Intensity by Almost 20 Percent
Successful Strategies for Plumbing Upgrades
Think Bigger Picture When Planning Plumbing Upgrades
Lessons Learned From Plumbing Retrofit
High School Plumbing Retrofit Combats Rising Water Bills
Restroom and Plumbing Products
Other Restroom Decisions Involve Sensors, No-Touch Devices, Lighting, Color
Finding Right Restroom Materials Is Key
Good Restroom Planning Makes the Most of a Branding Opportunity
Florida County Uses Maintenance Department as an Environmental Steward
Small Restroom Retrofit Produces Big Savings in Sheriff's Administration Building
Innovative Irrigation Project Produces Big Savings at Agricultural Center
Open Only 6 Years, San Francisco Hotel Finds Major Water Savings
San Francisco Hotel's LEED Efforts Focus on Reducing Water Use
Hotel Balances Guest Comfort, Water-Saving Goals
Chemical-Free Cooling Tower Solution Helps Reduce HVAC System's Water Use
Creating Healthy Plumbing Systems
Identifying Essential Drain-Cleaning Equipment
Technician Training Essential to Use Drain-Cleaning Tools
Factors Affecting Condition of Plumbing and Piping Systems
Fixing Piping Problems Inside Buildings
Strategies For Handling High-Volume Restroom Traffic
Visual Factors Help Guide Facility Visitors To Restrooms
Material Choices Greatly Affect High-Volume Restroom Durability
Touch-Free Systems Can Help Keep Up With High Restroom Traffic Volume
Insurance Company Targets Plumbing, Irrigation and HVAC Systems to Curtail Water Use
Insurance Company Lays Groundwork for 10-Year Sustainability Plan
Company's Water Conservation Projects Expand as Support Grows
Retrofit Projects Bring Financial Hurdles for Insurance Company
Facility Managers Have To Know Where To Draw The Line About Complaints
Restroom: Aesthetics Among Retrofit Goals
Submeters Emerge as Effective Water-Conservation Devices
Low-Flow Fixtures Offer Simple way to Savings
Energy-Savings Strategies to Save Water
Motor Technology and its Role in Energy Savings
Cutting Costs in Restroom Settings
Water Audit: Create a Fixture Inventory
Saving Water, Streamlining Maintenance
Soap Dispensers: Cost and Hygiene Considerations
Successful Plumbing Retrofits Rely on Understanding Technology Options
Low-Flow Fittings Proven Way to Conserve Water
Modern Plumbing Fixtures Designed to Curtail Water Use
Saving from Vigilance on Water Conservation
Airports' Savings Take Off After Plumbing Retrofit
Drain Cleaning: Understanding Facility Needs
Technician Training Considerations for Drain Cleaning Projects
Facility Specifics Help Specify Drain Cleaning Equipment
Selecting Water Closets and Urinals
Minimizing Water Waste, Maximizing Savings
Water Conservation: Use Utility Bills to Establish Baseline
Restroom Retrofits Generate Savings for Atlanta Airport
Housekeeping Practices Important to Improved Hygiene
Restroom Retrofit Saves Atlanta Airport Millions in Water Use
Record Georgia Drought Triggers Atlanta Airport Restroom Retrofit
Installation Test Produces Results During Atlanta Airport Restroom Retrofit
Restroom Retrofit Opens Other Energy Conservation Doors at Atlanta Airport
Supplies Costs Are Overlooked in Restrooms
Safety First: Ensuring Effective Drain Cleaning
Proper PPE Essential when Using Drain-Cleaning Equipment
Training Phases for Productive, Safe Use of Drain-Cleaning Equipment
Facility Design Important Facet of Maintaining Cleanliness of Restrooms
Restroom Image: The Maintenance Connection
Tips for Managing Water Systems in Existing Buildings
Plumbing and Legionella: Setting the Record Straight
Low-Hanging Fruit: Energy Savings Made Easy
HVAC Systems, Electric Motors Consume Large Amounts of Energy
Identifying and Repairing Leaks Solves Major Problems
How to Find Proper Drain-Cleaning Equipment
Making Plumbing Retrofits Work
Hygiene Concerns Primary in Health Care Plumbing Upgrades
Trends to Look Out for in Plumbing Projects
Clearing Way With Drain-Cleaning Equipment
Assess Piping System, Technicians Maintaining Them
Equipment Considerations for Piping Systems
Make Sure Technicians Trained on New Drain Cleaning Equipment
Slow Drains First Sign of Clogged Plumbing
Educational Programs Help Minimize the Need for Drain Cleaning
ADA: Avoiding Restroom Accessibility Woes
Easy Cleaning Key to Restroom Savings
Pennsylvania School's Plumbing Retrofit Helps Combat Rising Water Bills
Water Consumption at School Drastically Reduced After Plumbing Retrofits
District Builds on Success of High School Plumbing Retrofit
Rising Water Costs Drown Potential Savings From Plumbing Retrofit
Managing Water Use Vital to Achieving Sustainability
Updated Plumbing Products Key for Saving Utility Costs, Water Use
Suggestions to Help Minimize Water Use
Increasing Water, Wastewater Costs Demand Improved Efficiency
Restrooms, Landscaping Offer Opportunities For Water Savings
Cooling Towers Are Overlooked As Water Users
Water Efficiency Showcase: New Products
Restrooms can Offer Money-Saving Opportunities
Easier Cleaning Key to Restroom Savings
Installing Water-Saving Fixtures Key in Restroom Renovation
Check Green-Building Plumbing Codes When Installing Restroom Faucets
Product Focus: Plumbing and Restrooms
Plumbing Retrofits: Myths, Misconceptions, and Answers
Focus on Plumbing Retrofit Products
Resources for Plumbing Retrofit Success
Automatic Plumbing Fixtures Continue To Improve
Money Watch: Restroom Maintenance
ADA: Ensuring Restroom Accessibility
Five Ways to Reduce Restroom Operating Costs
Overdesigned Restroom Lighting Systems Can Increase Costs
Cleaning Costs Are Overlooked in Restrooms
Upgrading Restrooms Requires Sufficient Planning
Product Specification Considerations for Upgrading Restrooms
Restroom Upgrades Create Installation Issues
ADA: Successful Restroom Renovations
Understanding Key Plumbing Upgrade Considerations
Roofing: Making Photovoltaic Systems Work
Tackling Restroom Hygiene Challenges
Restroom Renovations: Quantifying Benefits
Common ADA Violations
Efficient, Cost-Effective Plumbing Upgrades
Water Conservation: Plumbing Fixtures Offer a Choice
Plumbing and Restrooms - Dual-flush fixtures
Plumbing and Restrooms - Replacement Considerations
Product Focus: Plumbing and Restrooms
Plumbing System Efficiency: Repair or Replace?
Restroom Renovations and Life-Cycle Costs
Setting Goals: Successful Plumbing Retrofits
Saving Water: Going with the (Low) Flow
Proper Cleaning Procedures for Toilets, Urinals
Drain Cleaning: Hospital Setting Presents Unique Challenges
Drain-Cleaning Equipment: Reliability More Important Than Cost
Housekeeping: Use the Right Amount of Disinfectant
Plumbing Specification by Restroom Type
Common ADA Violations
Considering Life Cycle Costs Can Pay Off in Restroom Renovations
Lighting Options Can Cut Restroom Electricity Usage
Design Can Help Cut Cleaning Costs
Plumbing Systems: Strategies To Improve Hygiene
Making Waterless Urinals Work
Standardizing Restroom Products
Restroom Cleaning: Automatic Cleaners, Sanitizers Improve Hygiene
Plumbing: No-Touch Fixtures Improve Restroom Hygiene
Restrooms: Use Hygiene Monitor to Measure Bacteria Count
Plumbing Maintenance: Focus on Efficiency
Drain Cleaning: Hospitals Present Difficult Challenges
Restrooms: Hand-Drying Options
Plumbing Retrofits: Setting Standards for Success
Drain Cleaning: Cameras a Must-Have Tool
Plumbing and Water Conservation
Battery-Powered, Touch-Free Dispensers Improve Hygiene, Sustainability
Accessibility and Restrooms
Bottom-Line Water-Conservation Strategies with Jeff Hanulec
Restroom Hand Towels: Calculating Product Costs
Soap Dispensers: Cost and Hygiene Considerations
Waste Containers: Consider Placement, Size, Design
Plumbing Retrofits: Low-Flow Fixtures Meet IPC, UPC Standards
Restroom Maintenance
Drain Cleaning: Key Questions During Specification
Drain Cleaners: Look Beyond Initial Cost
Drain Cleaning: Tips for Safe Operations
Drain Cleaning: When to Rent or Buy Equipment
Plumbing and Water Conservation
Restrooms: H1N1 Forces Managers to Refocus on Hygiene
Plumbing and water conservation
Restroom Hygiene: Managers Specifying Touchless, Antimicrobial Products
Restroom Products: Cost, ROI, Hygiene Impact Decisions
Plumbing: Specification Tips for High-Efficiency Toilets, Urinals
Plumbing Fixtures: WaterSense Label Provides Guidance
High-Efficiency Toilets: Consider Drain-Line Carry
The Three Applications of Lavatory Faucets
Legionella: What Managers Need to Know
Restrooms: Specification Starts with Preparation, Prevention
Plumbing Technology Advances Help Meet Code Requirements
Occupancy, Seasonal Changes Affect Restroom Maintenance
Restrooms: Develop Standard Practices Manual
Drain Cleaning Consumes University's Plumbing Department
Maintenance Department Spearheads Plumbing Retrofits
Texas School District Specifies High-Efficiency Toilets and Urinals
Technicians Play Key Role in Plumbing Retrofit
Satellite Facility Streamlines Plumbing Maintenance Tasks
Drain Cleaning: Training, PPE Important Tools for Technicians
Drain Cleaning: Advancing Technology Makes Specification More Difficult
Plumbing Retrofits
Plumbing-system specification
Plumbing Fixtures: Task Force Determines Campus Water Use
Plumbing Retrofits Start with Fixture Inventory
Hospital Shuts Down Floors to Perform Plumbing Retrofit
Plumbing Fixtures: Maintenance Factors Into Product Specification
Metering Improves Water-Conservation Efforts
Locators Streamline Drain-Cleaning Operations
Restroom Retrofits: Fixture Technology Expands
Restrooms: 1.6-Gallon-Per-Flush Toilets Improve Water Conservation
High-Efficiency Toilets (HET) Contribute to LEED Certification
Dual-Flush Toilets and LEED Certification
The Three Applications for Lavatory Faucets
Restrooms: Plumbing-Fixture Maintenance
Restroom Paper Products: Standard to Address Environmental Impact
Drain Cleaning: Inspection-Camera Technology Evolves
ADA and Door Hardware
ADA and Door Hardware
Sustainable Restrooms: Match Products to Facility Needs
Managers Seeking Documentation, Verification for Green Products
Managers Consider Aesthetics, Maintenance When Specifying Restroom Products
Design Considerations For Green Restrooms
Why Green The Restroom?
Water Efficiency Tips For The Restrooms
ASTM Developing Standards for Antimicrobial Applications of Copper
Water Conservation: Common Targets for Waste
Hand Dryers, Soap Dispensers Go Touchless
Restroom Accessibility
Attractive and Efficient: A Look at Contemporary Restroom Design
Greening Up Restrooms
New Weapons in War on Waste
Water-Use Strategies That Work
Restrooms
Technology@Work: Touchless Plumbing
Today's Plumbing Fixtures
From Water Flow to Cash Flow
Rising Water Awareness
Nightmares Into Pipe Dreams
Plumbing Upgrade Success
Restroom Technology Paying Off
Outside of the Mainstream