Clam-Shaped Supertall as Centerpiece of Dubai Project Burj Jumeriah, a 550-m-tall oval tower that brings to mind the razor-clam-shaped Pertamina Energy Tower in Jakarta (ELEVATOR WORLD, October 2015), is planned as the centerpiece of a larger development called Downtown Jumeirah in Dubai, ARCHITECT reported. U.A.E.-based Dubai Holding unveiled the master plan, which was inaugurated on…
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thyssenkrupp Addresses Sale, Details Plans for Split thyssenkrupp CEO Guido Kerkhoff told a German newspaper that the company has no plans to sell its elevator business, according to a Reuters report posted on Euronews.com. Kerkhoff, speaking to the Rheinische Post, said a plan to split the company into two separate divisions should boost its equity…
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48-Story Mixed-Use Tower for Medical Center Houston-based Medistar Corp. plans to build the 48-story Innovation Tower containing medical office space, and potentially residences, in the Texas Medical Center on Main Street in Houston, the Houston Chronicle reported. Construction is expected to start in the third quarter of this year. The first phase will consist of…
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Construction Underway on Two Times Square Hotels Work is well underway on two new high-rise hotels in New York City’s (NYC) Times Square. The first, a Hard Rock Hotel at 159 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, will be a 445-key tower standing 442 ft. tall. The developer is Extell, in partnership with…
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TateossianPromotedto Senior VP of NEIP at HUB John Tateossian has been promoted to senior vice president of the National Elevator Insurance Program (NEIP) of HUB International Ltd. Previously serving as fi rst vice president of NEIP, Tateossian is based at the Fort Lee, New Jersey, offi ce. He is responsible for NEIP management, day-to-day operations,…
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According to most people I talk to, hydraulic elevators never really went away, but they took a hit for a while. Due to the possibility of leaks, they were given a bad rap in the 1980s and 1990s when environmental awareness was increasing. In addition, the machine- room-less (MRL) elevator was just appearing in the…
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DAMAC Towers by Paramount is a “crown jewel” with a VT system by Toshiba Elevator Middle East.
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ELEVATOR WORLD Technical Advisory Group member and contributor John Antona spied a well-signed escalator while traveling through the Grenada airport. He explained: “One photo clearly states that the escalator is used as stairs. This is not code compliant in the U.S., as escalator steps do not comply with the design of stairs. But, then, I…
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New and upgraded offerings include wiring, load pins, control system and light curtain. Simplified, “Smart” Shaft Wiring Weidmüller has introduced FieldPower® Elevator, an installation system for smart elevator- shaft wiring. FieldPower Elevator offers reduced installation time with a corresponding reduction in complexity and material requirements. This product gives the option of targeted interruption of safety…
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An out-of-the-box solution to match voltage variability A newcomer to the industry, Argus Elevator has a practical solution for those seeking to comply with stringent New York City (NYC) elevator building codes. The company says it can bring any elevator system into compliance with NYC Building Code 3.10.12 (Appendix K3) with minimal effort and resources…
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