New recruitment brings new accessibility requirements

Accessibility requirements aren’t just about the here and now – at its best, it involves building in provisions for the future, so if something changes significantly, any challenges which result can be met seamlessly. The post New recruitment brings new accessibility requirements appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Ensuring accessibility is an important element of the design process

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at options for ensuring accessibility whether delivering a new-build or a refurbishment. The post Ensuring accessibility is an important element of the design process appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

How improved accessibility can help to address staff shortages

In this article, Ian Streets, consultant at NRAC explains to PBC Today how improved accessibility in workplaces can help to address staff shortages in businesses and improve workplace culture. The post How improved accessibility can help to address staff shortages appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Accessibility: Is it the tenants or landlords responsibility?

You won’t find it in the terms of a lease, but tenants' and landlords' responsibility around the occupation and use of commercial premises also extends to accessibility. The post Accessibility: Is it the tenants or landlords responsibility? appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Accessible vending machines should be a standard requirement

Doors, pedestrian crossings and loos are among the essentials we’ve looked at when assessing accessibility. Now we’re adding accessible vending machines to the list - whatever they sell, everyone needs to be able to use them, not just non-disabled people. The post Accessible vending machines should be a standard requirement appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.