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Vertical platform lift installed in a North Texas commercial building to address short-rise accessibility barrier

26 Jan Why Short-Rise Accessibility Barriers Are Often Missed in Commercial Buildings

Posted at 15:50h in Commercial Accessibility

In North Texas commercial real estate, accessibility planning often focuses on large installations such as elevators or exterior ramps. Yet many compliance challenges stem from something much smaller: short-rise barriers. Elevation changes between 2 and 60 inches are easy to overlook during early walkthroughs. However, these...

LULA elevator installed in a North Texas commercial building to address vertical accessibility barrier

19 Jan When a Ramp Isn’t Enough: Identifying Vertical Accessibility Barriers in Building Design

Posted at 15:37h in Commercial Accessibility

In North Texas construction, accessibility is often approached as a horizontal challenge. When elevation changes appear in a design, the default solution is frequently a ramp. While ramps are essential in many applications, relying on them alone can create design complications. Long ramp runs can consume...

Enclosed vertical platform lift installed at a commercial building entrance in Dallas-Fort Worth

12 Jan Enclosed vs. Open Platform Lifts: How to Choose the Right ADA Accessibility Solution

Posted at 14:02h in Vertical Platform Lifts

For architects, facility managers, and general contractors across Dallas-Fort Worth, choosing a Vertical Platform Lift (VPL) is about more than bridging an elevation change. The right lift must align with your site conditions, traffic level, environment, and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). One of the most...

Commercial vertical platform lift installed in Texas building to address TAS accessibility compliance

05 Jan Costly Accessibility Mistakes That Delay Commercial Projects in Texas

Posted at 13:44h in Commercial Accessibility

In the fast-paced North Texas commercial construction market, a “Failed” status from a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) can do more than disrupt a timeline. It can trigger project delays, redesign costs, postponed tenant move-ins, and additional inspection fees. For general contractors and project managers, compliance with...

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26 Jan Why Short-Rise Accessibility Barriers Are Often Missed in Commercial Buildings

19 Jan When a Ramp Isn’t Enough: Identifying Vertical Accessibility Barriers in Building Design

12 Jan Enclosed vs. Open Platform Lifts: How to Choose the Right ADA Accessibility Solution

05 Jan Costly Accessibility Mistakes That Delay Commercial Projects in Texas