Chicago Faucets has unveiled a new offering called CF Connect PLUS, a connected water management platform that elevates the functionality of the brand's commercial touchless faucets from individual fixtures to an integrated, facility-wide system.
The CF Connect PLUS innovation moves beyond basic remote configuration by introducing a centralized hub that provides real-time monitoring, automated controls, and comprehensive digital documentation for an entire building's water assets. The system’s core capabilities include the automation of hygiene flushing to mitigate water stagnation, continuous temperature tracking at each point of use through specialized sensors, and seamless integration with existing building automation systems via standard communication protocols. Importantly, all of this activity is logged and compiled into compliance-ready reports, which will help facilities maintain meticulous records without the burden of manual data entry or paper trails.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Connected Fixture Networks
- Commercial plumbing is shifting toward sensor-enabled fixture ecosystems that create new value through centralized visibility, predictive maintenance, and building-wide operational intelligence.
- Automated Water Compliance
- Digital documentation and real-time reporting are redefining facility compliance by reducing manual recordkeeping while supporting stricter hygiene and safety standards.
- Smart Hygiene Flushing
- Automated flushing systems address water stagnation risks in large facilities, opening opportunities for healthier buildings with lower labor demands and more consistent performance.
Who This Affects Most
- Commercial Plumbing
- Connected water platforms are expanding traditional fixture markets into recurring software, monitoring, and service-based business models.
- Facility Management
- Integrated water asset data gives facility teams a new layer of operational control, linking plumbing performance with broader building automation strategies.
- Healthcare Buildings
- Hospitals and care facilities benefit from continuous water temperature tracking and hygiene automation, where compliance, safety, and infection prevention are critical priorities.
