P.J. Dionne Company found that using Sloan’s AER-DEC® Integrated Sinks helped make a complex installation at Logan Airport a more collaborative effort. (SLOAN is a benefactor of MCAA25.) Sloan’s AER-DEC Integrated Sinks contribute to the airport’s sustainability goals while offering high standards of hygiene and efficiency.
Dario Correia, vice president of construction at P.J. Dionne Company, pointed out, “As the plumbing installation contractor on a typical project, we are usually one of the last to go in. With the Sloan AER-DEC systems, everything needed to be carefully coordinated, from the framing of the studs to support the sinks all the way to the final ¼” tolerance of the alcove measurements where the sinks were installed. We even had to carefully coordinate the outlet locations below the sinks to power each device.”
The 23 AER-DEC systems installed at the airport—from single stations all the way up to six-station units—were released over six phases after field measurements could be taken to account for the very tight tolerances allowed for installation. All the sinks required precise measurements, as some locations were over 10’ long with a single sink station. The largest station was 24’ long.
“We had to work with finish carpenters and specialists in countertop seam sealing to help provide a quality product,” Correia said. “These are all areas where we are typically not required to engage, so it was difficult but rewarding in the end to see the finished product and understand that we had a major impact on it.”
As one of the busiest airports in the United States, Boston Logan International Airport plays a pivotal role in connecting Massachusetts and New England to the world. Logan Airport manages impressive passenger traffic, with over 40 airlines offering nonstop flights to more than 100 domestic and international destinations.
See Sloan’s infographic on the ideal design for transportation facility restrooms: https://www.sloan.com/resources/education/infographics/style-sanity-ideal-transportation-facility-restroom-design
Stress-Free Maintenance
Logan Airport’s restrooms are crucial to passenger satisfaction and operational efficiency. Faced with high passenger traffic and stringent hygiene standards, the airport needed innovative solutions to streamline the maintenance process. Sloan’s AER-DEC sinks offer a number of key benefits:
- Integrated design: The AER-DEC system combines soap dispensers, faucets, hand dryers, and sink basins into a seamless, touch-free unit, significantly reducing the time required for cleaning and maintenance.
- Minimized germ-prone areas: The design of the AER-DEC minimizes crevices and joints where germs and bacteria can accumulate.
- Effortless upkeep: With features like the easy-to-clean, in-trough hidden drain, maintenance staff can quickly and efficiently manage water runoff, keeping the restrooms looking good with less effort.
Sustainable Travels
Sloan’s commitment to sustainability aligns with Logan Airport’s environmental objectives.
Through a series of advanced features and benefits, the AER-DEC Integrated Sinks play a critical role in this effort:
- Water conservation: The AER-DEC sinks feature integral basins that significantly reduce water usage. This is particularly important for an airport that handles millions of passengers.
- Sensor activation: Touch-free sensor technology ensures that water flows only when needed, eliminating waste and promoting responsible water use.
- Reduced paper towel usage: With integrated hand dryers, the need for paper towels is eliminated, reducing waste and lowering the airport’s environmental footprint.
- Energy efficiency: The AER-DEC sinks are designed to consume less energy, contributing to the airport’s broader sustainability initiatives.
Together, P.J. Dionne Company, Sloan, and Logan Airport are collaborating around innovative restroom solutions that address the unique challenges of transportation hubs, ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable, and user-friendly environment for all.
For more information, visit www.sloan.com. MCAA thanks SLOAN for being a benefactor of MCAA25 and sponsoring the Monday featured lunch speaker Kendall Toole.
