Consultant’s Voice

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...

Car Top Balustrades and Work at Height

Are the protective measures suitable for the work to be performed? A With the focus of this issue upon safety, a look at EN 81-20 provisions for lift car top...

Digitalisation’s Impact

A consultant’s take on AI and technology’s role in this industry now and moving forward As we enter 2024, the challenging background of economic instability, war and turmoil in Ukraine...

A Consultant’s Reflections

Your author discusses frustrations with U.K. regulations. The decision to scrap the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark and recognise the European Union (EU) CE mark is welcome, but too long...

Psychological Barriers

Even those with relatively high levels of training and education can be sidetracked. This issue of ELEVATOR WORLD UK focuses upon training and education, and I might share an experience...

A Cause for Concern

A look at the relationship between asbestos-containing materials and lifts, including risks to personnel Whilst writing this article during Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1-7 April 2023), I reflect upon discussions...

A Look at Innovation

Entrepreneurship, demand and cost are main drivers. The innovation which results in new and emerging technologies is the driving force underlying the Capitalist system, and the economic principles which drive...

A Safety Journey

Your author reflects on his 45 years in the industry through the lens of safety. With the focus of this issue on safety and as one of a handful of...

Standards and Regulations

Your author takes a look at recent, and possibly future, changes in the U.K. In a recent interview with LIFTjournal,[1] René Hermann, chairman of the Working Group CEN TC10 WG1,...

Key Escalator Events and Some Issues

A look at escalator events and factors which have served to drive change, as well as a few issues that remain contentious and unresolved As the focus of ELEVATOR WORKD...

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French Elevator Federation Calls For Delay in Network Shutdown

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Ohio Announces New Licensing Rules for Elevator Professionals

Expansion of St Luke's University Health Network's Anderson campus; image courtesy of Francis Cauffman Architects

Nine-Elevator Otis System for Pennsylvania Hospital Expansion

RIYADH-BASED MAYAR INKS AGREEMENT WITH CHINA’S SHENYANG YUANDA

Mayar Inks Agreement With China’s Shenyang Yuanda

Participants in the abseil; image via the Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Stannah Raises Funds for UK Lift Industry Charity