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Vertical-Transportation Safety Awareness, Inclusiveness and Design Approach Matters in the Global Frame

Vertical-Transportation Safety Awareness, Inclusiveness and Design Approach Matters in the Global Frame

[…] a commodity to a specialized end-user experience package, particularly in office and mixed-use building developments. This not only represented owners’ intent to obtain a design-driven and sustainable product application versus one with standard features, but it also reflected respective tenants’ preferences and the market trend toward synergy between design, functionality and technology. From the […]

South Africa’s Smart City Dreams

South Africa’s Smart City Dreams

[…] to urban areas, with projections the percentage will increase to 80% by 2050, making the country one of the most urbanized in Africa with increased demand for products essential to vertical development of cities. Yolisa Kani, chairperson of the South African Cities Network, a nonprofit entity that encourages exchange of information, experience and best […]

ELEVATOR WORLD in 1983

ELEVATOR WORLD in 1983

[…] seemed just another gradual transition — as from the radio to color TV, manual to electric typewriter, photocopier instead of carbon paper.” The computerization of the magazine’s production was followed by the first data-related project: “Our initial project — for which we had to develop software — was to place within the computer all […]

It’s All About Relationships

It’s All About Relationships

In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses how FabACab delivers its patented elevator interior system with the goal of ensuring customers get exactly what they need.

Top-Down Problems

Top-Down Problems

EW covers two events in this issue: In the U.S., Best Ever by Lindsay Fletcher provides a play-by-play of the popular ECNY Supplier Showcase