Introduction
The start of a new academic year may seem like an unusual time to think about your next washroom refurbishment.
But for universities, planning ahead can make all the difference.
With thousands of students, staff and visitors using campus facilities, university washrooms need to cope with high levels of daily use. They also need to provide a positive, reliable experience while helping the university manage water consumption and operating costs.
So, if you’re considering improvements for next year, now is the time to start planning.
Your washrooms are working hard
University washrooms can experience exceptionally high levels of usage, particularly in teaching buildings, student accommodation, sports facilities, libraries, student unions and other busy campus locations.
That means even relatively small amounts of unnecessary water use can add up across an entire campus.
Older or inefficient taps, showers, toilets and urinal systems may also require more maintenance and attention than newer, more efficient alternatives.
A planned refurbishment provides an opportunity to take a fresh look at how your washrooms are performing.
What could you improve?
Every university campus is different, which is why it’s important to understand your existing facilities before deciding what needs to change.
A washroom review could consider:
The aim isn’t simply to replace equipment. It’s about understanding where improvements could make a meaningful difference.
Saving water across a university campus
Water efficiency can become particularly significant when you consider the scale of a university estate. A small improvement in one washroom may seem relatively insignificant. But when similar improvements are made across multiple buildings and facilities, the potential impact can be much greater.
Reviewing your washroom technology can therefore form part of a wider approach to managing water consumption and operating costs. And with sustainability continuing to be an important consideration for universities, reducing unnecessary water use can support wider environmental objectives too.
Don’t forget the student experience
Of course, it’s not just about saving water. University washrooms are part of the everyday student experience.
Students expect facilities to be clean, reliable, comfortable and easy to use. Poorly performing taps, showers or toilets can quickly become frustrating, particularly in busy areas and student accommodation.
A well-planned refurbishment gives universities the opportunity to consider both sides of the equation:
The two don’t have to be competing priorities.
Start planning now for next year
A successful washroom refurbishment takes planning. Starting early gives you time to understand your current water usage, identify priorities, develop a refurbishment plan and schedule work around university activities.
Rather than waiting until refurbishment becomes urgent, why not start by finding out what your existing washrooms are really costing you?
Book your FREE Washroom Water Survey
Cistermiser offers a FREE Washroom Water Survey for organisations looking to understand their water usage and identify opportunities to save.
We’ll help you look at your existing washroom facilities and identify where improvements could potentially reduce unnecessary water consumption and costs.
It could be the first step towards planning your washroom refurbishment for next year and creating better facilities for your students, staff and visitors.
Start planning your next washroom refurbishment today
Book your FREE Washroom Water Survey with Cistermiser and find out where you could save water, save money and improve the washroom experience.
