As of April 2021, commercial projects are resuming in most parts of the country as public spaces open up and resume operations that are more regular. 

Multifamily starts are expected to fall 11% this year to 349,000 units from a projected total of 392,000 in 2020. The downturn will be short-lived, as multifamily production is expected to post modest gains in 2022, up 5 percent to 365,000 units.

The completely touchless all-in-one Next Generation WashBar by Bradley Corp., innovator of touch-free handwashing products for 100 years, has received the prominent 2020 GOOD DESIGN Award.

Franklin Electric Co. announces the launch of the VR SpecPAK Pressure Boosting System, a new pump and drive package that combines high-performance VR Series Vertical Multi-Stage Pumps with premium efficiency TEFC motors and variable frequency drives specifically designed for pump applications.

Bradley Corp. adds five new beautiful finishes to its popular WashBar series to complement every designer’s vision for washroom design.

The new Watts Pronto! line of adjustable cleanouts are a durable, aesthetically appealing cleanouts that ease of installation and simple leveling for all floor finishes, the company notes. Available in PVC and cast iron, the Pronto! line enables post-pour adjustment and quick installation.

Plumbing a high-rise hotel like the new Grand Hyatt Nashville — phase one of the 16-acre Nashville Yards development — is a project as challenging as it is massive. Meeting such a challenge inevitably requires a certain flexibility in both materials and approach.