Consultants’ Perspective

Impact of Cultures on Elevatoring

Differences between norms in the U.S., U.K. and elsewhere are explored. by TAK MathewsThis article was first presented at the 2018 is the R&D involved in the science of elevatoring,...

Deadweight Dead Wrong?

Many elevators are heavier than indicated in their documentation. by Richard Blaska As elevator systems age, the need for modernization becomes compelling for a host of reasons, including system performance,...

Mandatory Maintenance

Today’s best practices call for frequent technician visits and following the MCP. In 2000, the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators added significant changes to require maintenance,...

Educating Maintenance Mechanics

The need for new mechanics to be trained on older equipment should not be ignored. In 1980, the vast majority of traction (electric) elevators were Ward Leonard motor control, and...

Industry Standard for VT Maintenance

An introduction to the important NEII-1 Part 7, with which every elevator professional should be familiar Editor’s Note: This article kicks off a regular column from experienced consultants who will...

Canopy over the escalator at the Embarcadero station; image courtesy of BART

BART’s Top 24 Accomplishments of 2024 Include Escalator Updates

Pankrác metro station platform; photo by A. Savin for Wikipedia

Year-Long Construction Closes Two Prague Metro Stations

The station is served by Schindler escalators; photo by Marc A. Hermann for the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

NYC LIRR Among “Most Beautiful for Interior Design”

At the Royal Palace of Naples, an interactive virtual elevator transports you through four centuries of life in the palace; image via Finestre sull’ Arte.

Royal Palace of Naples Introduces Interactive Virtual Elevator Exhibit

DLF The Arbour; image courtesy of DLF

65 Otis Elevators for Luxury Residential Development in Gurugram, India