Nick Bishop

Nick Bishop

My name is Nick Bishop - your aluminum Access Solutions Advisor on the Commercial team. I have 9 years of experience at Upside Innovations. I specialize in access to warehouses, distribution centers and commercial buildings. With my expertise—where aluminum meets access, brilliance follows.

ADA Accessibility Ramps at Virginia State University

ADA Accessibility Ramps at Virginia State University

Project Profile: ADA Accessibility Ramps for Modular Dormitory Housing Upside Innovations, as a preferred vendor for Modular Genius, Inc., supplied ADA-compliant ramps for modular student dorm units at Virginia State University. This project focused on delivering high-quality ramps to facilitate safe and compliant student access. Client: Modular Genius, Inc. Location: Virginia State University Application: Student […]

Rooftop Stairs – Non-Penetrating Roof Mounted Solutions

Rooftop Stairs – Non-Penetrating Roof Mounted Solutions

Roof-top equipment requires ongoing maintenance to keep work environments safe. Workers accessing roof-tops to maintain equipment frequently meet accessibility challenges and obstacles such as pipes, skylights, ducts, and parapets, not to mention abundant trip and fall hazards. For rooftop accessibility and the ability to safely crossover over obstacles over 12″ height, an OSHA-compliant fixed non-penetrating […]

Types of Fire Escapes

Types of Fire Escapes

This post lists the various types of fire escapes, ranging from standard exterior staircases to some less common types, such as fire poles

Handicap Ramp Slope and Length Calculator

Handicap Ramp Slope and Length Calculator

To make buildings more accessible for mobility devices, the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) has established minimum accessibility requirements for public facilities. In addition to various accessibility standards, they outline the guidelines for ramp construction. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at ADA requirements for handicap ramp slopes. Our ADA ramp length calculator determines the […]

What is a Modular Wheelchair Ramp?

What is a Modular Wheelchair Ramp?

Understanding the Versatility and Benefits of Modular Wheelchair Ramps When discussing accessibility solutions, the term “modular wheelchair ramp” often surfaces. But what exactly does this mean? A modular ramp, synonymous with a “prefabricated ramp,” is constructed in segments away from the site and assembled and installed at the required location. This innovative approach to accessibility […]

Creating Safe & Equal Access for All with Wheelchair Accessible Ramps

Creating Safe & Equal Access for All with Wheelchair Accessible Ramps

Safe access to public, private, and commercial buildings is necessary to keep schools, health care services, churches, and businesses accessible for people of all physical abilities. Whether you are welcoming visitors, customers, patients, or employees to your hospital, school, church, or private business, ensuring appropriate, independent access for those with limited mobility is essential, and […]

Difference Between ADA and OSHA

Difference Between ADA and OSHA

We use the terms “ADA” and “OSHA” so often when referring to our access products, and sometimes we forget that people might not know the difference. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, and retail locations. There is a set of regulations […]

4 Ways to Keep Loading Docks Dry and Safe

4 Ways to Keep Loading Docks Dry and Safe

Slips and falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries, costing employers billions of dollars each year. The loading dock area is one area of the industrial workplace that is very prone to slips and falls. Many moving parts and heavy equipment are used around the loading dock, and one small error can result in […]

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Our team designs, manufactures, ships, and installs ADA & IBC-compliant stairs, ramps, and canopies to fit YOUR custom project. Our experts will work with you throughout the project to ensure your installation is correct to your specifications and code-compliant.

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