Search results for: project of the year
Los Angeles Development Breaks Ground
J.H. Snyder Development Co.’s high-rise residential project in downtown Los Angeles started construction in May and is expected to be completed in 2014. The Vermont, located on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, will include two towers, a 464-unit apartment complex and retail space, among other amenities. According to Market Watch, the […]
LU/LA Elevators
[…] the best location for the equipment to be installed. The hoistway construction and wiring need to be prepared before the elevator can be installed. When planning the project, an elevator installer/service professional should determine the customer’s intention for use, taking into consideration size, capacity, speed and rise limitations. He or she should also research […]
The Silver Lining
[…] as well as North America. Providing accessibility for disabled persons in existing buildings is a challenge for our industry, and Rachel Newton’s feature on Atlantic Elevator South’s project at Brown University shows how this can be accomplished. On this project, Atlantic Elevator, in collaboration with ITI Hydraulics, removed and refurbished an aging and extremely […]
Brown University’s Hidden Wheelchair Lift
[…] University decided to replace the declining equipment but was committed to keeping the lift underground, which meant any replacement was limited in size and shape. Jon Driscoll, project manager at Atlantic Elevator South in Seekonk, Massachusetts, submitted a proposal for a stainless-steel, twin-post telescoping hydraulic system, a complete technological change from the original chain-driven […]
Accessibility with Dignity
[…] done right and on time (passing the inspection for the certificate of occupancy) without headaches from other trades. Architects are primarily concerned with the aesthetics of the project. These are important issues, but we see it as our responsibility to push for the rights of the end users. After all, they are the ones […]
Energy-Efficiency Program Includes Escalator Renovations
[…] a real thirst and excitement for learning the valve.” Bleyle Elevator maintains and repairs various types of elevators in the California Bay Area. Warfield & Sanford Hires Project Executive Warfield & Sanford Elevator Co., an independent elevator company in the Washington, D.C., area, has hired Chris Fisher as project executive. Fisher will be responsible […]
U.S. Builds Leed Embassies For “Eco-Diplomacy”
[…] Shopping Center To Receive Kone Equipment KONE has received a contract to provide 26 elevators and 20 escalators and moving walks for the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre redevelopment project in Brisbane, which is scheduled to be completed in mid 2014. The company will also modernize the mechanical and electrical components of 10 escalators and four […]
ECA Annual Meeting
[…] performance of the several fringe-benefit plans provided to union members. The financial condition of the pension plan is a major concern for ECA members. Betts provided long-range projections and answered member questions. Warfield gave concluding remarks and thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Members expressed appreciation for the meeting planning and excellent program. An […]
Spain: An Economic and Industry Trends Update
[…] Barcelona Metro. The metro is comprised of 52 stations, expects an annual 130 million passengers and is among Europe’s longest underground lines. Given the size of the project, it was divided into four sections and is scheduled to be completed in 2014. While new construction projects have not been on the rise, a few […]
SnapCab’s Cara Furgiuele
Furgiuele discusses the company’s environ-mental initiatives and her vision Cara Furgiuele, project technician and architect for Snapcab by Bostock, always aims for constant improvement. Whether it involves helping customers lower their energy usage through the use of SnapCab elevator products, focusing on lean manufacturing or helping the local community through volunteer work, Furgiuele embraces […]
