Keeping a lid on costs while sprucing it up a bit
By Klaus Reichardt
When it comes to facility renovations in many park and recreation facilities, the one area that nearly all administrators want to upgrade is the restrooms.
However, restroom renovation remains a dream for too many administrators. The reason is simple: it can be costly.
A full renovation involves removing floors, walls, counters, partitions, outdated restroom fixtures (toilets, urinals, faucets, etc.), lighting, and mirrors. All of these items then need to be replaced with new fixtures and fittings.
In addition, the entire restroom may need to meet new compliance regulations and access guidelines. In such cases, the whole restroom may need to be demolished and refitted, and architects may be called in to reimagine and redesign the space.