D&D’s efforts to address labor shortages are expanding beyond itself.. It’s no secret that there is an ongoing labor shortage in the U.S. for all tradesmen, regardless of their affiliation. While participating in the annual industry gatherings, conferences and association events of 2017, conversations always came back to the same complaints — “There is no…
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EW gets an inside look at the amazing KONE escalator systems in stations along NYC’s Second Avenue Subway extension and at Hudson Yards. One hundred years from now, descendants of those who were on the Second Avenue Subway Construction Management Committee in New York City (NYC) will be able to see the names of their…
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Catania, Italy, is home to what thyssenkrupp says are probably “the world’s shortest moving walks that give customers an unprecedented shopping experience.” The company installed the shortest iWalks it’s created in a supermarket in the city’s center to overcome a 60-cm height difference from street to market level. Two 7-m-long units were modified to be…
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High-tech, heavy-duty solutions provide greater control, versatility. High-Capacity Hoist Spider by BrandSafway has announced the newest personnel hoist, the UpPro P2514 GHS. Its 5500-lb. capacity is paired with multispeed control up to 60 fpm for guided high-speed applications. Other features include: A power range of 410-520 line voltage A variable-frequency drive for optimal power management…
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Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital, is preparing for an even faster boom in skyscraper construction thanks to Brexit, the U.K.’s exit from the European Union, Bloomberg reports. Local economists are expecting an influx of bankers and other financial professionals, given the impact Brexit will have on London’s financial industry. “We expect that at least half of…
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PT. Berca Schindler Wins 474-Unit Order in Indonesia PT. Berca Schindler Lifts, a joint venture between Central Cipta Murdaya Group and Jardine Schindler Group, has been awarded a contract to supply 118 Schindler 9300 escalators, 254 9500 moving walks and 102 freight elevators to Transmart Carrefour’s multimall developments across Indonesia. Transmart Carrefour projects will include…
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Hitachi Establishes Unit in South Korea Hitachi Ltd. has opened an elevator unit in South Korea, Pulse reports. The company officially launched Hitachi Elevator Korea during a ceremony at Lotte Hotel in Seoul. Hitachi has been installing elevators in South Korea since 1968, and in 1984 provided elevators for the country’s first high-rise building. A…
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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) held its 2017 conference, “Connecting the City: People, Density & Infrastructure,” in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on October 30-November 3, 2017. Co-chaired by CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood, Grimshaw Architects Associate Principal Jeff Morgan, Bates Smart Director Philip Vivian and Sydney Architecture Studio Director Ken McBryde,…
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Avire Appoints Brigham Technical Director Avire has appointed Peter Brigham technical director, responsible for the company’s global engineering activity. He is primarily based at the U.K. office. Most recently chief technology officer and founder at Dacfon Ltd., specializing in anti-counterfeiting and secure manufacturing systems, Brigham has an MSc in Electronics and Information Technology from Birmingham…
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Mixed-Use Project Going Up on Site of Former L.A. Park The Los Angeles City Council has approved the sale of Angels Knoll, a closed city park on the edge of downtown, to developers who plan a mixed-use project, The Architect’s Newspaper says. Angels Landing Partners (ALP), which purchased the 2.24-acre site for US$50 million, is…
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