Articles by Natalie Forster

Commercial plumbing

Commercial plumbing prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity

Codes and standards coupled with societal changes call for redesigned commercial spaces.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
January 17, 2023

Over the past decade, society has been evolving. It is constantly rethinking discrimination, with growing social awareness of gender identity, differently-abled individuals and sensory sensitivity. The public restroom is one area that has come under fire during this social evolution.


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NKBA celebrates 60 years; KBIS returns to Vegas

CEO Bill Darcy talks milestones, KBIS 2023 and what is coming for NKBA.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
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Nicole Krawcke
January 2, 2023

The National Kitchen and Bath Association had a monumental year in 2022. It kicked off with the first in-person Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) event since 2020. Last year also marked the 60th anniversary of the association and the 10th year since KBIS and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) joined forces to create what is now known as Design and Construction Week (DCW)’s NAHB Builders Show.


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Plumbing industry reflects on legacy of Herb Kohler

Six-decade bath and kitchen industry leader leaves impact stretching far outside plumbing world.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
November 28, 2022

Many pieces of news go viral within the plumbing industry. However, every now and then, something happens that reaches far outside of our industry bubble. This was certainly the case as the tributes remembering legendary businessman Herb Kohler circulated throughout national news outlets and social media everywhere.


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