WHATS NEW
CREATING WASHROOM SPACES THAT WORK
What should facilities managers keep front-of-mind when considering new washroom solutions, asks Ideal Standard.
Washrooms are one of the highest traffic places within commercial settings, and there is an expectation that they must be functional, hygienic and safe for all users. As public awareness around these issues continues to grow, FMs are being called upon to make their voices heard and engage in the conversation when it comes to the specification of these spaces – calling on specifiers to help create washrooms that look the part, stand the test of time, and meet the latest operator and end-user expectations.
Choosing a Singular solution By opting for a manufacturer that offers a complete, comprehensive washroom solution, facilities managers can work with specification teams to streamline the process and select products from a single supplier. This not only provides a single point of contact for facilities managers to better understand how products work and interact, but also makes it that much simpler to create a washroom that works in harmony.
From design to installation, Singular™ by Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks creates an end-to-end journey for architects, specifiers and facilities managers, while providing an infinite combination of award-winning products and solutions to choose from. This means everything that’s needed for the ideal washroom, from ceramics to mixers and even showers, are all accounted for. Singular also makes maintenance work and replacements easier than ever, by ensuring that different products and ranges can be combined seamlessly.
As part of the Singular offering, facilities managers and the specification teams they work with, can take advantage of Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks’ expertise, from guided consultation to design advice. Additionally, facilities managers and specifiers can also make use of the new Singular Solutions Sector Books, which encompass all the knowledge and insight needed – from hygiene to sustainability and technical performance – for a variety of commercial sectors including hotels, offices and public spaces.
Introducing cutting-edge products Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks are at the forefront of creating ultra-modern products that are fuelled by decades of technical expertise and innovation. Products like touchless taps, water-saving reduced splash sanitaryware and fittings and furniture that has anti- microbial coatings are all playing a key role in helping to keep spaces hygienic – and these should be front of mind for facilities managers.
Intellimix® from Ideal Standard, for example, is a pioneering smart tap, which dispenses the ideal amount of soap and water with each use. Perfect for high-traffic
commercial washrooms, this not only enables touch- free handwashing but also guarantees improved hygiene standards by encouraging the use of soap every time.
Thanks to its 1.9 l/min flow regulator and a programable water flow duration, the fitting significantly lowers running costs and reduces the overall amount of soap and water used, minimising waste and generating cost savings of up to 80% on soap and 85% on water. Excess water usage is not only a significant environmental issue, it’s also key focus area for the BREEAM and LEED environmental assessment methods that facilities managers are being tasked with meeting.
In addition, Intellimix makes maintenance and cleaning hassle-free, with less frequent and faster soap replacement compared to traditional dispensers, and reduced cleaning required with all soap directed into the bowl. A tailor-made app also makes it easier for facilities managers to control resources, with options available to input and monitor settings, view performance and receive automatic alerts when maintenance is needed.
Considering all users It’s not just BREEAM regulations that facilities managers are required to consider, and ensuring washroom spaces are functional and accessible for all users is another key requirement. With a variety of end users, including those with reduced mobility, facilities managers need to be aware of legislation and regulatory guidance on safety and best practice.
Document M sets the standard for accessibility for all buildings in England, while BS 8300 part 2 goes further, defining the best practices for designing an accessible and inclusive environment across the whole of the UK. The Armitage Shanks’ packs help facilities managers and their specification partners to create compliant washrooms, providing dedicated support, while still offering hygienic and efficient products.
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