Tag: public buildings

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 […]

Federal Real Estate Optimization Plan Includes Offloading 23 More Properties

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 9, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 9, 2023

Days after revealing a $2 billion investment in low-carbon construction projects at federal facilities, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it has identified 23 properties to begin the disposition process as it accelerates its efforts to right-size and modernize the federal buildings portfolio. The announcement represents a potential reduction of 3.5 million square […]

DOE Initiative Aims to Help Public Buildings Cut Energy Costs and Make Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 1, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Nov 1, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is opening enrollment for the Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign, which will help public building owners pay for today’s building upgrades with tomorrow’s guaranteed energy savings. The ESPC Campaign is a voluntary initiative that engages and supports state and local governments, universities and colleges, school districts, hospitals, and other market stakeholders […]