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Basic errors are obstacles to building accessibility
Building accessibility is covered by Approved Document M, yet many projects still suffer from errors. Ian Streets of About Access examines the problem
Avoiding assumptions can help you avoid accessibility problems
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Reviewing BS8300 and its importance for accessibility
About Access sheds light on amendments to BS8300 and explains why the review is the ideal opportunity to set the highest standards for accessibility
Maintaining Accessibility: Providing access for all during work in progress
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Accessibility is a key consideration when designing for disabled users
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Can-do attitude is key to supporting disabled employees
Ian Streets discusses support for disabled employees
Adaptability is essential in business, and for employers that obviously extends to how they accommodate and support their staff.
People...
Smart Design: home adaptations helping us live longer at home
Altro outline how smart design is helping people to live longer at home...
People today are living much longer than ever before, and as they get...
About Access – Accessibility consultants
About Access covers accessibility for disabled people; offering consultancy and accredited practical advice on disabled access to and within buildings.
Awareness is key to accessibility issues
Some people really need to get out more. It’s good for them, it’s good for businesses and it’s essentially why we set up About...
NHBC Building Control – celebrating 30 years
As NHBC celebrates its 30th anniversary, Diane Marshall, Head of Technical Services, looks back over the last 30 years, and how the changes implemented...
NHBC Building Control – celebrating 30 years
As NHBC celebrates its 30th anniversary, Diane Marshall, Head of Technical Services, looks back over the last 30 years, and how the changes implemented...
How convenient are your public conveniences?
On the face of it the most accessible loos would appear to be a design disaster. All that space but with all the facilities...
Amendments to Building Regulations set to come into force in October
Amendments to Building Regulations will come into force on 1 October 2015. Planning and Building Control Today outlines what to expect...
Earlier this year the...
NHBC: Building control for major builders
A recent discussion with major builders and the NHBC provided guidance and clarification surrounding the Housing Standards Review and its impact on the industry....
NHBC: Building control for major builders
A recent discussion with major builders and the NHBC provided guidance and clarification surrounding the Housing Standards Review and its impact on the industry....
Disabled access exemption can pose trip hazard
With most regulations, an offer of exemption can easily encourage temptation.
The provision which can allow exemption from certain access requirements within the Equality Act...
A reasonable approach to improving access for disabled people
Ten years after the deadline passed for businesses to make sure their premises and services were accessible, it may be considered surprising to find...
PROFILE: A plan for evacuation
Disabled people may need extra assistance to evacuate a building safely. Here, Ian Streets explains the procedures…
It is vital for a business to have...
Foreword
Steve Evans BSc (Hons) MBA C.Build.E FCABE Senior Area Technical Manager, National House Building Council (NHBC)
Shortly before the dissolution of Parliament, the coalition government...
An inclusive approach to evacuation plans
It is vital for a business to have facilities and procedures in place to help disabled people move around a building – and it...