Design Team Access Consultancy
We have worked with numerous design teams on a large variety of projects ranging from office developments to educational facilities. Our work with these teams includes the following key services.
- Attending design team meetings as required.
- Identifying relevant standards and codes of practice to be used for the project.
- Providing a presentation to all members of the design team to ensure they are aware of the legal requirements in relation to access and Universal Design set out in the Equal Status Act, the Disability Act, the Building Control Act, and health and safety legislation.
- Reviewing the proposed designs to ensure compliance with Part M of the Building Regulations and preparing a report with suggested alterations to the design.
- Preparing design and access statements in line with national and international best practice as part of the planning stage.
- Preparation of Disability Access Certificate (DAC) applications in line with best practice standards including BS8300:2009 and Building for Everyone (2012).
- Provision of access consultancy services and advice on an on-going basis, including during the tender and construction stages.
- Provision of an access audit upon completion of the works to ensure compliance with Part M.
- Ensuring that the end users or occupiers are appropriately familiarised with the access strategy for the building and any access related equipment.
- Provision of in-house training to staff as required.
Our past clients in this area cover a broad range of sectors.
Education
Healthcare
- Dublin Mid-Leinster Estates division, Health Services Executive
- Coombe Women and Infant’s University Hospital
- St. Vincent’s University Hospital
Industrial Facilities