Chicago Faucet's CF Connect PLUS Named Architectural Record Product of the Year

DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 10, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Chicago Faucet Company has been named a 2026 Architectural Record Product of the Year in the Software & Technology category, recognizing the innovative approach to connected water management and building system integration of its CF Connect PLUS platform. This award is part of Architectural Record’s annual competition, which honors products for their innovation, functionality, performance, and contribution to the built environment.

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

"We are thrilled with the result," said Richard Nortier, Vice President of Marketing and Products at Chicago Faucet.

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 by automating tasks such as hygiene flushing to manage routine protocols and reduce reliance on manual processes. It also includes point-of-use water temperature monitoring to provide greater visibility into water conditions at connected faucets. The system simplifies configuration and management of connected devices, and it offers centralized faucet management, automated documentation and reporting, and BAS integration. Remote configuration and monitoring capabilities further support more efficient facility management.

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.

Chicago Faucet, 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 Faucet 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.