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October 7, 2021 pemba

Bathroom Vanity Space & Design Guide For Your Next Project

A vanity is a central or focal point for any bathroom or washroom area as this can elevate the overall space substantially. For this reason, it is important to choose a suitable bathroom vanity design that complements the size, functionality and aesthetics of the intended area. Especially when the calculated area is more common and based on commercial properties, the requirements to meet are more significant. But before you make any design decisions, let’s take a look at some of the crucial deciding factors that help determine the perfect solution for you.

Purpose & Goals

Before beginning any project, it is crucial to set what you want and create a plan to achieve that purpose. For any bathroom design project, you need to consider the end result as per the specifications. Whether it is a remodelling, renovating or ultimately transformation project. Apart from this, you need to review any limitations set by the budget, timeframe, and defined space. As the implementation of the project progresses based on these guidelines, it is crucial to set a fixed purpose and goals to achieve.

September 2, 2021 pemba

Gym Changeroom & Locker Room Design Ideas and Tips

In any community, recreation, health or professional athletic facility, the one thing in common is the locker facility. This is where people are most likely to be vulnerable and they expect a sense of comfort and privacy to facilitate their requirements. While old-school locker rooms were designed with the focus on making the most out of the confined space, with no emphasis on personal space, the need for the room to serve more functionality has evolved tremendously. This is exactly the reason why a simple changing and shower room has now evolved into something resembling a spa-like aesthetic and more designers and builders have incorporated these concepts while planning and designing.

With the mind to provide a place to unwind and relax after a heavy workout session or an intense game of sport, newer trends and design layouts have started to incorporate innovative elements to ensure a surrounding of comfort and ease. It is now focused on streamlining the operations within the locker room with more customer participation and a better experience. With more advancements, these gym locker design trends certainly evolve especially in terms of style and functionality. As it is one of the most expensive sections to build in comparison to other rooms, it is important to specify all the requirements and implement current trends and create an ideal gym locker design concept.

June 21, 2021 pemba

Reducing Onsite Construction Time with Prefabricated Hardware

The Construction Industry has always proven itself to be a very important contributor to the growth of our nation’s economy. The Construction Industry generates over $360 billion in revenue, producing around 9% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product, and has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4% in the next five years. In 2020, employment reached just under 1,180,000 and is projected to exceed 1,282,000 by 2024 (https://nationalindustryinsights.aisc.net.au/industries/construction).

The Construction Industry is currently still following out-dated, craft-based, highly labour-intensive principles. This archaic methodology results in project budget & timeline blowouts and dissatisfactory consequences with respect to quality, OH & S and environmental impact. Almost every other industry currently is being advanced with automation and modern, intelligent methodology to further efficiency & productivity.

With increasing pressure on labour costs throughout projects, Builders and Construction companies today rely heavily on the suppliers & contractors that can assist them with executing their construction projects safely, efficiently & defect free. The best suppliers & contractors must be continuously evolving and be incredibly efficient and reliable to be able to ensure that they are not creating additional cost & timeline pressure on Project & Site Managers. As the industry is very labour intensive, there are significant savings to be made through intelligent Process Engineering.

Modular Construction, also known as Prefabricated Construction, is a perfect example of the way Lean Manufacturing principles have found their way into the Construction Industry.

March 17, 2021 Brett Craddock

How to Choose the Right Locker Material

A comprehensive guide on Timber Laminate Lockers, Lynx Metal Lockers and Durable Plastic Lockers

Design and functionality are some of the most crucial factors you should consider when choosing the right locker for any facility, no matter what purpose it serves. Therefore, more consumers highly focus on these two features of lockers. However, there’s another essential factor many people tend to overlook: the locker material. Some business owners likely focus more on the aesthetic side and make a wrong decision by installing the lockers made with unsuitable materials for their premises. Therefore, it’s our responsibility to make sure they choose the right locker by educating them about what suits them the best.

February 16, 2021 Brett Craddock

Mouldy Lockers? How to Deal with Mould and Mildew in Lockers And Locker Rooms

A nasty fungus that thrives in heat and moisture, mould is among the worst problems that fester in dark corners of restroom lockers. It grows in damp and humid environments, meaning restroom lockers are one of the ideal places for mould to thrive.

In most cases, mould spores find their way inside buildings through the wind or get tracked in by shoes, clothes, or other means. There is a small chance that they may sit dormant without causing problems, but mostly these mould spores turn into far bigger issues. They can cause substantial damage to tiles, making them erode and grout. Furthermore, mould can bring about various kinds of illness to the occupants, and worst of all, transform a beautiful facility environment into a smelly eyesore.

It is never a good experience to discover the growth of mould on the inside of lockers. Unless you have installed moisture-resistant lockers, mould can take a huge amount of cleaning time and effort. Furthermore, you’ll be spending your resources on additional processes for further inspection to find the root of mould built-up so prevention is better than cure here. Moreover, a mouldy locker can also damage you and your patron’s stored items, such as clothes, towels, shoes, paper items etc.

January 21, 2021 Brett Craddock

The Essential Barriers: Your Guide To Ideal Toilet Partitions For Your Premises

Now that you have decided to build a commercial bathroom for your enterprise, we bet you don’t just want the washroom to fulfil your patrons’ basic requirements. You want to offer more because delivering an excellent washroom experience can positively affect your business and brand reputation. Various design elements, such as flooring, stall placement, right accessories, etc., can have a profound effect on the success of your commercial bathroom.

However, another crucial element in your commercial bathroom might not be one of the first things you think about. We’re talking about the bathroom partition. Installing the right toilet partition for your washroom can provide you with financial and functional benefits. Therefore, this article will help you to choose the correct partition for your commercial bathroom.

It won’t be considered a wise financial decision if you install an expensive toilet partition that deals with a limited number of users. Similarly, you wouldn’t want to install flimsy toilet partitions in your retail store, restaurant, or school washrooms that experience heavy traffic. Therefore, choosing the right partition starts with knowing your bathroom and what your partition is made from.

So without a further ado, let’s discuss the most common materials that make toilet partitions and how they ideally fit into your washroom environment.

January 11, 2021 Brett Craddock

6 Important Commercial Bathroom Design Elements To Consider

Did you know seven out of ten office employees expect a similar experience when using their workplace restrooms as their bathrooms at home? A recent study from Armitage Shanks reveals fascinating facts that shows how commercial restrooms affect people’s decisions.

The study reports that many office employees believe the quality of the washrooms at their workspaces has a direct impact on their job satisfaction and wellbeing. Additionally, it also states that the bathroom experience of commercial sectors determines whether customers will return to the business or not. According to a similar survey from Bradley corp, people spend more in the businesses that provide them with better washroom experience.

There are several studies and proofs that back up the fact that your commercial bathroom can play a vital role in driving the reputation of your enterprise. An impact on reputation means a more significant impact on the future of your business. Therefore, if you are planning to build a new washroom facility for your business or refurbishing an old one to address the demands of users, you should keep in mind that design plays a vital role in accomplishing your goals.

The ideal bathroom is about providing your users with great experience and also about achieving it efficiently so that it favours your finances as well. There is no universal formula to achieve a perfect bathroom, but if you understand the essential elements of a bathroom design, it’s not that hard!

November 25, 2020 Brett Craddock

Useful Tips To Revive Your Commercial Bathroom On A Budget

If you thoroughly study a survey conducted by showers to you, office bathroom facilities heavily account to employee satisfaction and retention. A well-maintained washroom is more than just a bathroom for employees where they prefer doing other activities such as putting on make-up or chatting with their colleagues.

Most students avoid restrooms of schools if they find them unsuitable to use. It can lead to physical discomforts that would not only distract them during productive hours but also heavily influence their health in the long term. Unclean restrooms impact student’s perception of the school too. Whereas, a welcoming bathroom environment of your restaurant not only helps build your brand image but also encourages positive feeling in customers about your business.

A quality washroom is crucial for the reputation of your enterprise no matter what industry you are in. That’s why you must maintain your bathroom regularly. On top of everything, the present global situation has raised the bar for the standard of a commercial bathroom, so keeping them impeccably clean isn’t the only concern anymore.

October 13, 2020 Brett Craddock

Accessories For Commercial Washrooms: Ideas And Considerations

You’ll have to tick all the essential boxes of comfort, safety, and accessibility to provide your commercial washroom users with a great experience. When we talk about user experience, however, we mostly focus on the design and layout of the washroom facility. But let’s not forget, accessories play an equally important role as they are one of the most crucial bathroom essentials.

Although you’ll be installing several bathroom accessories in your washroom to comply with regulations, it’s primary purpose should be ensuring a pleasant and comfortable experience for washroom users. A 2018 survey from Sofidel revealed that more customers demand cleanliness as well as right accessories in commercial washrooms. Moreover, the installation of the right accessories is equally crucial in commercial bathrooms of offices and educational facilities as well.

September 23, 2020 Brett Craddock

Washroom Renovation: Hospitality Washroom On A Budget

A well-designed functional washroom can significantly influence the customer’s experience and satisfaction in the hospitality industry. Restrooms are often not given the level of importance they should be when compared to other amenities, but according to a survey made by Formica Group in 2019, your patrons expect better comfort and experience compared to what they are commonly offered. Therefore, it may be time for a commercial washroom renovation. According to another study completed by tourism review in February 2020, almost two-thirds of people consider washrooms as the most essential features of hotels. With washrooms being so essential, it may be time to consider a washroom renovation.

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