July 2012 Newsletter
Access and Use of Dwellings – The Main Differences between Technical Guidance Document M 2000 and Technical Guidance Document M 2010 »
It is a common misconception that the guidance in relation to the access and use of dwellings provided in TGD M 2010 which came into effect on the 1st January 2012 has not changed from that provided in...
Architects – Do You Need CPD Points Before the End of October 2012? Why Not Upskill in Accessibility? »
O’Herlihy Access Consultancy is registered as a CPD Links Training Provider with the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland. We offer a number of accredited RIAI recognised CPD courses including: How...
Making Public Services Accessible and Employing People with Disabilities - Conference »
The National Disability Authority (NDA) recently (27th June 2012) held a conference entitled Making public services accessible and employing people with disabilities at the Camden Court Hotel...
The Importance of Incorporating Accessibility in Procurement »
Recent European Commission mandates (376 & 420) have highlighted that having clear standards that define functional requirements for accessibility to be used in public procurement can facilitate a...
What are the Implications for Including Part M Under the Definition of Material Alterations in the Building Regulations? »
The fact that 'material alterations' now includes Part M in its definition under the Building Regulations raises some interesting questions. Most notably, we are often asked what the implications...
