Yash Pandya

Yash Pandya reflects the changing paradigm of new-age journalism, which is part storytelling, part statistical data and part what the future might hold. Though based in Mumbai, he has traveled abroad extensively and considers himself a “global writer” who is not constrained by geographical boundaries.

Taking It to the Streets

Ratan Sehgal (RS), managing director, Hybon Elevators & Escalators Pvt. Ltd., shares insights with your author (YP) about its “Showroom on Wheels.” YP: When and how was Hybon Elevators’ Showroom...

Era of Change

An expert discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the real estate and VT industries.  Anil Dwivedi (AD), director, project management (mid-India) at Colliers International India, discussed anticipated high-rise trends in...

The Green Alternative

Vasudevan Suresh (VS), chairman, IGBC, shares insights with your author (YP) on the council’s digitally launched rating system and aspects related to VT. Suresh YP: The cost differential between normal...

A Developer’s View

A Developer’s View Raj Gala Shah (RGS), partner, Zara Habitats, shares the significance of elevators in their projects and how Horizon at Dadar West, Mumbai, exemplifies the company’s real estate...

World-Class Surroundings

Vidyalankar campus designed to appeal to today’s technical students. Deshpande Vishwas Deshpande, managing trustee, Vidyalankar Dnyanpeeth Trust, shares insights on its Mumbai campus and how it reflects an approach toward...

At home in Noida

The Grand Arista offers luxury, amenities and high-speed lifts. Vijay Verma, CEO, Sunworld Group, shares insights on The Grand Arista project in Noida and the vertical-transportation-related aspects with your author....

“Rising Above”

CREDAI MahaCON 2020 highlighted new laws and their impact on real estate. The January 6-7 CREDAI MahaCON 2020 convention was organized and hosted by CREDAI Maharashtra, made up of the...

Developer Perspectives for 2020

Ashok Mohanani (AM), chairman of EKTA World and vice president of NAREDCO Maharashtra, shares insights with your author (YP). EKTA World is a real estate firm that has grown over...

Unfamiliar Territory

Elevator awareness among consumers and the need for usage guidelines  Pooja Sharma with her husband Aneel and daughter Kiara India is in transition mode, where vertical transportation is concerned. On...

Turning Tide

Various factors usher in a positive era for the real estate and VT sectors. The proverb “It’s always darkest before the dawn” definitely applies to India’s real estate sector. Regulatory...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

Armas

Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus