Consulting
The Humble Lift Counterweight
More than meets the eye At first glance it appears that there may be little to be said in relation to the humble lift counterweight. However, recent failures in China,...
In Memoriam: Thomas Stack
Vertical-transportation consultancy VDA, Inc., announced the passing of industry pioneer Thomas Stack in November 2024. Stack was one of VDA's original four owners following the purchase from John Van Deusen...
DTM Sponsoring CRETech at Javits Center in NYC
Manhattan-based vertical-transportation (VT) consultancy DTM Drafting & Consulting Services, Inc., is sponsoring the upcoming CREtech New York real estate innovation conference on November 13-14 at the Javits Center in NYC....
Inaugural Lift Expo Azerbaijan Planned in February 2025
Organized by Intro Exhibition & Conference, the inaugural Lift Expo Azerbaijan is planned on February 26-28 at the Baku Expo Center in Baku, Azerbaijan. The exhibition will showcase innovations in...
Perez Named Regional VP at Blackstone Elevator Consulting
Blackstone Elevator Consulting, Inc., headquartered in Geneva, Illinois, announced that Jose Perez has been appointed regional vice president (VP) Midwest. Perez joins Blackstone from VDA, Inc., of Chicago, where he...
LECS UK Appoints Ford as Director
Vertical-transportation (VT) consultancy LECS UK has appointed Michael Ford as director. Ford will work closely with fellow Director Lee Dean and CEO Dave Cooper to guide the company's ambitious growth...
Height Revealed of Future World’s Second-Tallest Tower in Dubai
Azizi Developments confirmed a 725-m height for the 131-story Burj Azizi, its planned tower on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai that aims to be the world's second tallest after the...
Elevator Consultant Solutions Expanding Network
Montana-based Elevator Consultant Solutions, a network of elevator consulting companies, has announced its expansion by partnering with local elevator consultants to better serve building owners and managers across the country,...
Rope-Specific Pressure
A consultant’s assessment A recent lift traction design review focused my attention upon system design and the relationship between the EN 81-20 fatigue-based calculation of the suspension rope safety factor...
ATIS Makes Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List
St. Louis-headquartered ATIS, providing vertical-transportation (VT) consulting, management and inspection services across North America, has made the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America. Companies on...
