Consulting
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...
Australia’s LML Lift Consultants Grows Administration Team
Richie Lobert, director of Australia’s LML Lift Consultants and Vertical Ambition training facility, recently announced LML has added Jo Marsh to its National Administration team. Marsh will provide assistance to...
Requirements for Lift Guarding
A look at prescriptive detail of the regulation and guidance for guarding in light of the case law. recent Linkedin post advocating the use of quick-release fixings for a lift...
Titles, Roles and Responsibilities
A look at the status of persons and the allocation of formal titles Current political rhetoric promotes economic aspirations reflective of a revival of the British manufacturing and technology sectors....
Model Lifts
A look at their fraught beginning and evolution into acceptance I found a recent LinkedIn post relating to the engineering and suspension rope provisions applied to a 1976 Otis LM893...
Troubleshooting Unusual Fault Conditions
Best approach sometimes takes more than simply identifying and resolving the problem. Years ago, when I was actively involved in troubleshooting — that is, in the remedy of unusual fault...
The Significance of Project Management
Breaking down an important role Project management is a fascinating concept that brings both cheers and challenges. Each manager needs to be treated or designated as the CEO of a...
Dressing Up the Modern Elevator
A conversation with interior designer Sapana Jain, founder, I Heart Homez, elucidates COVID-19’s impact on décor trends of residential premises and elevator interiors. Sapana Jain COVID-19 has transformed almost every...
Competent Person Versus Lift Engineer
An examination of the distinction between, and overlap of, the two roles by Colin Craney I have followed the “marking your own homework” debate in the 104 and 105 editions...
Impacts of Flooding on Elevators
It is common to find water in elevator pits. A continuous influx of water is possible, especially to pit bottoms that start below ground level. Also, external factors, such as...
