Did you know that June is National Safety Month? The National Safety Council (NSC) observes this month by focusing on saving lives and preventing injuries in and out of the workplace. This year, the NSC provided resources on a variety of topics that promote workers’ safety. At GBA, safety is a year-round affair. The firm has a safety team comprised Read More>

Schier Products, a manufacturer of grease interceptors for commercial kitchens, was searching for a new home in Shawnee, Kansas surrounded by ample natural area for a park-like setting. GBA partnered with Schier Products to assist in site selection, architecture, interior design and construction administration services. This led to a new 52,500-SF facility that would house both manufacturing and office functions Read More>

Over the course of a project, project managers (PMs) face several hurdles when moving toward a finish line. These obstacles are amplified when PMs solely rely on their internal resources for project management. Some of the roadblocks PMs run into when they are in this position include: Too many projects for their staff to manage. A project that requires technical Read More>

A well-performed sanitary sewer evaluation study (SSES) provides owners with valuable information to enhance their asset management databases. When performing a SSES, multiple tasks are accomplished. These include: Establishing an inventory of the system. By collecting information such as diameters, elevations, materials and conditions, a baseline to begin assessing the entirety of the system is created. Using smoke and dyed-water Read More>

In 2016, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) set out to bridge gaps in its existing regulations for stored energy solutions. The project resulted in the creation of NFPA 855: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage. This change has many owners wondering: what are these new regulations and how will they impact a facility’s operations? Keep reading to Read More>

Over the years, data center and mission-critical operators have planned for the many risks that can challenge a 7×24 operation. During a crisis, the continuity of these centers is more important than ever. The novel coronavirus offers an example of an unseen, yet potentially crippling risk. Now, those who are managing their operations through such a situation are facing challenges Read More>

The health and safety of our clients, partners, team and family are always a top priority for GBA companies. In light of developments around COVID-19, GBA is taking precautions to protect this commitment. We are following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by implementing social distancing procedures, including working remotely and restricting non-essential travel. With 11 Read More>

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Division of Aviation has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test flights at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) beginning today. Planned inspection missions include obstruction analysis, foreign object detection, wildlife hazard management and airfield emergency response. FAA authorization was received through partnership with the Read More>

GBA’s Architecture department recently helped a distribution company, Keg 1 O’Neal, create a new distribution facility in Temple, Texas.