Project summary Objective This project seeks to elevate the level of accessibility currently achieved by new school designs. Outputs will include: Clarification and itemisation of existing accessibility requirements of the Educational Facilities, Standards and Guidelines (EFSG). Updated review documentation and processes to ensure existing requirements are being consistently implemented. New accessibility EFSG requirements to include […]

CHICAGO, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Powering Chicago, the voice of the unionized electrical industry in Chicago and suburban Cook County, is continuing to power a safer workplace by providing essential electrical and contracting services to help the region’s businesses reopen safely. With changing state and local COVID restrictions, commercial properties are relying on Chicago’s union […]

CHICAGO , June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Powering Chicago, the voice of the unionized electrical industry in Chicago and suburban Cook County , is continuing to power a safer workplace by providing essential electrical and contracting services to help the region’s businesses reopen safely. With changing state and local COVID restrictions, commercial properties are relying […]

Disaster, November 19 2019 The guidelines set out essential actions that humanitarian actors must take in order to effectively identify and respond to the needs and rights of persons with disabilities who are most at risk of being left behind in humanitarian settings. The recommended actions in each chapter place persons with disabilities at the […]

Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Built Environment, Europe, Middle East, News, January 1 2019 credit- N. Sakarin, Shutterstock INTERNATIONAL: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines on housing and human health, outlining minimum requirements for space, lighting, air quality, water quality, noise, accessibility and other aspects. The guidelines highlight the potential contribution of improved housing to [...]

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The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the fourth edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which provides school administrators, school boards and public safety and security professionals with guidelines for implementing a layered and tiered approach to securing and enhancing the safety of school environments. The fourth edition of […]

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the fourth edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which provides school administrators, school boards and public safety and security professionals with guidelines for implementing a layered and tiered approach to securing and enhancing the safety of school environments. The fourth edition of […]