Consulting

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...

Modernization Across Industries

In this Company Spotlight, VTX describes its work with retail, higher-education and government clients. According to reports, the nearly US$15-billion global market of elevators, escalators and moving walks is anticipated...

More Than Math

In this Industry Dialogue, Dr. Bruce Powell provides insight about himself, his illustrious career and the state of the VT industry today. Dr. Bruce Powell is a math nerd, sure,...

Elevator Consulting Engineers — What Do They Do?

Longtime consultant discusses role in designing vertical-transportation systems. This paper was presented at Elevcon Berlin 2018, the International Congress on Vertical Transportation Technologies, and first published in IAEE book Elevator Technology...

It Has to Be Safe

Liftinstituut Solutions experts discuss consulting activities with governments, building owners and others. Efficiency and reliability are ideals for any transportation system, be it road or rail, on the sea, in...

Dan Winslow, CEIS and Senior Consultant, CNY Elevator Group

This busy Certified Elevator Inspection Supervisor (CEIS) speaks about today’s industry, ethical standards and more. Dan Winslow, Certified Elevator Inspection Supervisor (CEIS), is a master juggler. Balancing numerous responsibilities at...

The Right Elevator Consultant

How to make the right decision when choosing an elevator consultant Any good elevator technician can witness the code-required testing of an elevator and know his or her way around...

Lerch Bates Inc.

Lerch Bates, the first elevator consulting firm, has been offering the service for nearly 65 years. This year, Lerch Bates Inc. will celebrate its 65th anniversary as the world’s first...

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