Accessibility Code Consulting
Accessibility in the built environment is often complex, requiring careful coordination to ensure code compliance and inclusivity. With our deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, we help clients navigate requirements and develop accessibility strategies tailored to their project needs. Our active participation in international organizations keeps us ahead of evolving standards and code updates, enabling us to address potential concerns proactively throughout design and construction.
Achieving Effective Code Compliance + Address Design Needs
Using our deep knowledge of code requirements and regulatory intent, our accessibility consultants help you create the most effective strategy, from audit and planning to project completion. Our accessibility code consulting services will help you navigate the complex landscape of regulatory agencies to reduce delays, manage costs and support construction timescales. We also promote universal design opportunities to enhance accessibility and improve the overall experience for the end users.
Accessibility Compliance Support for Design Approval and Construction
A comprehensive accessibility strategy should be integrated from the earliest stages of a project to ensure compliance with local building regulations. Our experts work closely with architects, designers, and clients to identify applicable requirements, anticipate potential challenges, and develop practical solutions that align with project goals to support their approval process. This proactive approach helps avoid costly changes during construction and ensures that accessibility is considered holistically throughout the design process. We provide end-to-end support, including feasibility and planning consultations, detailed plan and drawing reviews, and on-site observations during construction. By combining technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, we help uncover multiple options to achieve accessibility objectives while maintaining design vision.
Performance-Based Design
Our team supports clients in securing building approvals by ensuring accessibility compliance from the outset. We review design solutions, configurations, and components against recognized accessibility standards and technical guidance to confirm suitability for the intended use. This includes verifying that layouts meet pre-design requirements such as circulation space, clear widths, accessible routes, and inclusive facilities. By addressing these elements early, we help streamline the approval process and ensure that accessibility is fully integrated into the project.
Accessibility for every Stage of a Building’s Life Cycle
The earlier you involve an accessibility consultant in your project, the more innovative and cost-effective the accessibility solutions you’ll have at your disposal. Besides smooth collaboration that balances access and use for all with the design vision, we also ensure a streamlined approval process.
- Concept Stage: In the ideation phase, the accessibility consultant steers the project's direction from an accessibility point of view. The most significant cost savings are achieved during this phase because the building plans are still being drawn.
- Building approval process: The accessibility strategy agreed during the design phase is added to the Building Regulations application. A well-prepared document summarizes the accessibility specifications and helps to streamline the approval process with fewer requests for clarification from authorities.
- Building site phases all the way up to the final inspection: Our specialists’ daily routines include site supervision and consultation during the construction phase. Our strength is in putting the theory into practice.
Meet Our Experts
Zandalee Slabbert
Technical Director
Zandalee Slabbert
Technical Director
Bachelor of Engineering, Member, Member
