Chicago Faucets' CF Connect PLUS Named a 2026 Architectural Record Product of the Year

Award-winning connected water management platform recognized in the Software & Technology category

DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Faucets is proud to announce that CF Connect PLUS has been named a 2026 Architectural Record Product of the Year in the Software & Technology category, recognizing the platform's innovative approach to connected water management and building system integration. The award is part of Architectural Record Products of the Year, an annual competition that recognizes products for innovation, functionality, performance, and contribution to the built environment.

CF Connect PLUS was developed to help healthcare and commercial facilities simplify water management by bringing point-of-use monitoring, automated hygiene flushing, and water system documentation into a centralized platform. Through native BACnet/IP integration, the system also connects water management activities directly to Building Automation Systems (BAS), extending visibility beyond individual fixtures and into broader facility operations.

"We're honored that CF Connect PLUS has been recognized by Architectural Record," said Richard Nortier, Vice President of Marketing and Products at Chicago Faucets. "The platform represents a significant step forward in connected water management, giving facilities the ability to monitor, manage, and document water system activities from a single platform while integrating with building automation systems."

Designed for healthcare, higher education, commercial, and institutional facilities, CF Connect PLUS helps organizations address growing demands surrounding water safety programs, waterborne pathogen prevention, and regulatory preparedness. The platform automates tasks that have traditionally relied on manual processes while providing access to real-time data that supports informed decision-making.

CF Connect PLUS supports building operations:

• Automated hygiene flushing to help manage routine flushing protocols and reduce reliance on manual processes.
• Point-of-use water temperature monitoring to provide greater visibility into water conditions at connected faucets.
• Centralized faucet management to simplify configuration and management across connected devices.
• Automated documentation and reporting to support water management records and facility review.
• BAS integration to bring water management data into broader building operations.
• Remote configuration and monitoring capabilities to support more efficient facility management.
• No recurring software subscription fees.

The recognition reflects a growing industry emphasis on integrating water management into smart building strategies. As facility operators seek greater insight into building performance and occupant safety, connected solutions like CF Connect PLUS are helping bridge the gap between plumbing infrastructure and building automation systems.

For more information about CF Connect PLUS, visit www.chicagofaucets.com/cfconnectplus

Chicago Faucets, a member of the Geberit Group, is a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial faucets, showers, fittings and connected water management solutions designed for reliability, safety and compliance in demanding environments. Since 1901, the company's products have been trusted by plumbing contractors, engineers, architects, and facility management professionals throughout North America. Chicago Faucets supports sustainable building and water conservation as a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), an EPA WaterSense partner and a charter sponsor of the Alliance for Water Efficiency. The company is also a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) and BACnet International. For more information, visit www.chicagofaucets.com or call 800-566-2100.

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SOURCE The Chicago Faucet Company