The transition from conventionally built bathrooms to modular pods is a simple one.
The most significant factor to note is that bathroom pod designs need to be locked in earlier than if building conventionally. Bathroom pod designs are usually finalised in conjunction with signing off structure details.
The hidden benefit to this, is pricing can be locked in, and bathrooms can be manufactured ahead of schedule, stored, and delivered as required onsite.
A seamless bathroom pod integration is therefore most successful when all stakeholders are on board prior to pod design commencing. Stakeholders include architects, service trades and consultants. Full stakeholder collaboration results in compliant designs that best meet the project needs as efficiently as possible. This ensures a simple integration both when the finished product arrives on site, and throughout the ongoing service life of the bathroom.
It is also helpful when service trades are aware that bathroom pods will be used, to ensure their upfront pricing reflects this. Interpod have tools available to help trades price accurately for connection to pods, and regularly liaise with subcontractors quoting on projects to answer project-specific queries before tender prices are submitted, ensuring minimised gaps in scope which a builder or developer may otherwise be concerned with.