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Wind Turbine Tower Elevators, Part II
[…] Committee had a discussion and concluded that these devices were special purpose personnel elevators (SPPE) and should be under the scope of A17. The Wind Turbine Tower Project team began working in March 2009, drafting a proposal to comply with the A17 standards committee ruling for a new requirement 5.11 to be developed. The […]
Hart’s Cyclic Elevator, Part Two
[…] ascending and descending sides. This guide-bar, in cross-section, resembles a box with a narrow opening or slot in its front side, and in it works a T-shaped projection fixed to the back of the cage near its top. The stem of this T passes through the slot in the guide-bar, while the arms of […]
The Indian Elevator Industry Ascends
[…] construction, and elevators have been a catalyst in the overall skyscraper boom. Driven by strong economic growth, rapid urbanization, increasing population density and a surge in construction projects in the residential and industrial sectors, especially high rises, India has emerged as the second-most promising market for elevators in the world, behind China. With more […]
Time Is Money – Spend Wisely
Industry labor costs and suggestions as to how one can lower them The best projections regarding future trends in the elevator industry predict already-high labor costs significantly increasing over the next five years. Some estimate the hike to be as steep as 8% per year in that period. As labor costs soar, businesses often […]
Elevator Modernizations on the Rise
[…] limited number of elevators, primarily installed during the late 1970s. ETA Melco is one of the earlier companies to have installed Mitsubishi elevators and escalators for prominent projects in the country. The U.A.E.’s growth has forced the world to turn its attention toward its fast-paced metro cities. The first step toward modernization is a […]
One Stage Higher: Digital Rotary Encoders for Elevator Motors
[…] conventional electrical drive technology with gear motors is increasingly replaced by torque drive systems, usually on the basis of permanent-magnet synchronous motors. For new construction and modernization projects, buyers have given favor to gearless elevator-motor designs. Compact and maintenance-free designs, high power density and high energy efficiency play an important role for buyers when […]
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residence and JW Marriott at LA Live
Mitsubishi Electric provided vertical-transportation solutions for this mixed-use project in downtown Los Angeles. by Chris Cole and Matt Jaskiewicz It had been nearly 20 years since downtown Los Angeles had seen a bonafide skyscraper development. Though the area had grown significantly with the addition of the Staples Center, the Nokia Theater and a major […]
North America and Mexico: An Economic and Industry Trends Update
[…] construction is an increasingly popular area. The number of wage and salary jobs in the industry is expected to grow 19% through 2018, compared to the 11% projected for all industries combined. Employment depends primarily on the level of new construction and renovation activity on older buildings, which is expected to increase modestly over […]
Crane Buildings of Cologne
All photos are courtesy of ThyssenKrupp Elevator Some 100 years after Cologne, Germany’s town center, Rhine harbor, originally opened in 1898, a new highlight of urban development is taking shape. Rhine harbor, formerly a busy cargo-handling area, is now home to dwellings and office buildings catering to upmarket tastes. Designed by BRT Architects, the […]
One-Kilometer-Tall Building Planned
[…] the high rise is expected to reach 1 km (1,050 m) when completed, making it 200 m taller than the Burj Khalifa. The first phase of the project will include residential and social facilities and is scheduled to be completed in 2016. The second phase of the project will include the construction of the […]
