Tag: ADA

GSA Adopts New Accessibility Guidelines for Federal Buildings

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 12, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 12, 2024

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a final rule amending the Federal Management Regulation to adopt the new accessibility guidelines issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). The Access Board’s guidelines establish that pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way dedicated to transportation are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. The […]

College and University Groundskeeping Projects for Summer Break

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jun 11, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 11, 2024

Now is the perfect time to do groundskeeping projects on college and university campuses since classes are done for the spring semester and the warm summer weather is here. Facilities managers should consider inspecting all areas of their campuses to determine what needs to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded. Whether your facilities management team handles […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of May 2024

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 30, 2024 Under Construction

Updated: Jul 2, 2024

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Biden-Backed Data Center Companies like Amazon and Google recently announced major data center projects. Perhaps most notably, though, President Joe Biden touted a $3.3 billion data center investment in Racine County, Wis., from Microsoft. The project will […]

Back to Basics: Parking Lot Maintenance

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor May 29, 2024 Back to Basics

Updated: May 30, 2024

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know.  Now that warmer weather is here, it’s the perfect time to clean, inspect, and improve your parking lot after a long winter! Whether you’re a facility manager at an educational campus, a hospital, or an office, a […]

Reimagining Outdoor Spaces at Your Facilities

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor May 23, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: May 23, 2024

Most of us want to spend more time outside as the weather gets warmer. When it comes to facilities, facilities managers can maximize their outdoor spaces by working with their employers, other departments, and outside contractors to tailor unique solutions to their business. This, in turn, could encourage more employees to return to the office […]

Empowering School Safety: Strategies for a Secure Learning Environment

By Paul Timm, Allegion May 16, 2024 Access Control

Updated: May 16, 2024

It’s crucial for your school to continuously reassess its approach to safety throughout the year, establishing new goals and strategies as needed. Reviewing current policies, anticipating future trends, and taking a proactive approach will help your school prepare effectively to address and prevent potential issues. Start by Conducting Thorough Assessments Improving school building safety involves […]

4 Ways to Transform Facilities into Pet-Friendly Workplaces

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Mar 6, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 6, 2024

Facilities professionals whose human resources (HR) departments have pet-friendly policies should retrofit their buildings to make them more accommodating for felines, canines, and their owners. Owners Miss Their Pets The trend toward more pet-friendly workplaces comes after more than 23 million American households acquired a cat or dog between March 2020 and May 2021, during […]

FAA Awards Nearly $1 Billion for Airport Improvement Projects

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 19, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 19, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million to 114 airports across the country, spanning 44 states and three territories. The funding covers terminal expansions, sustainability, security, accessibility improvements, and more. “Today’s funding not only helps modernize airports to meet the needs of travelers today and for years to come, but also creates good-paying […]

LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B Earns Top Rating for Accessibility

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 23, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 23, 2023

LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B has achieved the highest-possible rating for accessibility in the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program, earning Gold from the Canada-based foundation dedicated to raising awareness, changing attitudes, and removing barriers for people with disabilities. This recognition makes LaGuardia Terminal B the first airline terminal in the United States to receive […]

Tampa Convention Center Completes Major Renovation

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 18, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 18, 2023

In downtown Tampa, Fla., officials celebrated completion of the Tampa Convention Center’s largest renovation project since the facility was built in 1990. The $44.5 million capital improvement project featured a 23,500-square-foot, two-story expansion, including 18 new waterfront rooms to provide flexible meeting and event space. Improvements were also made to the popular Tampa Riverwalk outside the […]