From: BUILDER February 2009
Posted on: February 12, 2009

Less is More

A new generation of faucets makes conservation painless.

By:: Nigel F. Maynard

Save It: Aimed at saving water in the bath, the maker has unveiled a new line of showerheads that uses 1.75 gallon per minute. The oversized units are designed to save water but still provide invigorating coverage. Available in Forté and Purist lines, the products include showerheads and hand showers in a variety of finishes. Kohler. 800-456-4537. www.kohler.com.

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Standard Pacific Strides Into the Black in Q1

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John McManus is an award-winning editorial director for the Residential Construction Group at Hanley Wood in Washington, D.C. In addition to the BUILDER digital, print, and in-person editorial and programming portfolio, the group includes strategic content direction for AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, APARTMENT FINANCE TODAY, CUSTOM HOME, EcoHome, MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE, and residential architect.

Standard Pacific released first-quarter earnings post market close last night that beat Wall Street analysts' posted predictions. After a near brush with death in 2008, and life-support from MatlinPatterson's real estate funds, Standard Pacific's strategic, operational, and tactical planning and execution are playing well in what continues to be an adverse market environment in most of its competitive arenas.