Tag: government buildings bollards

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 […]

Back to Basics: Using Bollards for Security and Safety

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Feb 21, 2024 Back to Basics

Updated: Feb 21, 2024

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Bollards are short, mounted vertical posts that create a barrier to prevent vehicles from entering facilities, utilities, pedestrian areas, and sensitive components inside facilities. Facilities professionals should install bollards on their properties for asset protection and […]