A Complete Guide for Facility Managers: Planning a School Restroom Upgrade
School restrooms provide important, functional space but they also reflect the school’s dedication to hygiene, safety, and student well being. For many facility managers, planning an upgrade to a school restroom is more than a simple repair job, it’s a project which requires strategic planning and an understanding of how to balance funds, compliance, maintenance efficiency, and a priority on student satisfaction. In this comprehensive guide, we will lead you through everything you need to know around planning and implementing a successful school washroom renovations from providing a thorough assessment of current conditions, and budgeting to design considerations and stakeholder management as well as long term maintenance plans. Why School Restroom Upgrades Matter Old bathrooms aren’t only ugly; they also have health, safety, and perception implications: Health issues: Leaking tile, dysfunctional plumbing, and mold promote unsanitary conditions. Attendance problems: Research connects unsanitary restroom conditions with higher illness and attendance […]