Jason Halligan

Jason Halligan has been in the elevator industry for many years, firstly as an engineer in the field and latterly in sales. He has a passion for writing and journalism and is always keen about getting to the heart of the matter with an interesting and exciting story to tell. A big adventurer, he is based in Manchester.

15th Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies

Industry leaders come together to share their expertise.  On September 18 and 19, the movers and shakers of the lift industry came together at the Kettering Park Hotel & Spa...

Grenfell Reviewed

Northampton Symposium keynote presentation and panel discussion look at the Grenfell tragedy and Phase 2 report.  The word “legend” can be thrown around and overused a lot nowadays, but when...

Past, Present and Future

A look at 150 years of Schindler's history and what comes next. Cordula Jourdan Schindler is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024. Your author (JH) discusses the industry major’s past,...

The Social Value Act

How it came to be and its role in the future In 2012, a historic moment arose and changed how public service contracts would be awarded in the U.K. moving...

How Manchester Is Reinventing Itself

Manchester: famous for its football, famous for its music and now famous for its fast-growing skyline In the mid to late part of the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution was...

SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES

Southern Elevator Again Partners With Ellis for Three Races

FUJITEC APPROVED AS GOOD CORPORATION FOR HEALTHY MANAGEMENT

Fujitec Approved as Good Corporation for Healthy Management

The Schindler R.I.S.E system; image © Schindler

Schindler R.I.S.E Used on First-Ever U.K. Project

The modernized escalators; image courtesy of Forte

Forte Completes Yankee Stadium Escalator Replacement

Designs over the elevator doors and entrances show both Art Deco and Classical Revival touches; image courtesy of Pittsfield Apartments.

Historic Chicago Office Tower Eyed for Conversion