Editor’s Overview

Going It Alone?

Most of the time when you write editorials it goes into a large black hole in the universe. Occasionally, a friend comments — four months later. However, last month, I...

We Will See Better Days…

Dear Elevator World Türkiye readers, As I was writing this article, I learned with great sorrow that Edip Akbayram, one of the valuable singers of our country, had passed away....

The Best of the Best

This issue features the first half of our 27th Annual Project of the Year winners, providing a good picture of how commercial building is progressing around the world and exactly...

Old Issues, Back Again

Commercial construction is predicted to grow beginning in mid-2025. That prediction came in the fourth quarter of 2024. We are now looking at two things that could change that prediction:...

A Global View

We begin the new year by featuring our 27th Annual Project of the Year winners, providing a good picture of how commercial building is progressing around the world and exactly...

“Innovate” is the Word

While AI continues to be the main character in the innovation conversation (and a magnet for venture capital cash), the honeymoon of everyone asking ChatGPT to do ridiculous things is...

Mod Work Coming To Europe

According to ING, Europe should see a .5% increase in 2025 in the construction industry, which sank 2% in 2024. A quarter of contractors continue to struggle with labor shortages,...

Happy New Year

Dear Elavator World Türkiye readers, We have left behind a year when we, as a country, paid the price of incorrect economic policies. The current data gives the first signs...

Happy New Year?

Yes, I think we can count on that. According to the Modern Intelligence website, the size of the U.S. construction market is estimated at US$71.26 billion in 2024 and is...

Optimism and Apprehension

The end of 2024 can be characterized by a mix of optimism and apprehension. On the side of optimism, we have the many successful industry events that have occurred throughout...

Rendering of the outdoor elevator; image via The Japan News

Japan Castle To Get Outdoor Elevator

Inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport; photo by Robert Polidori for SOM

Lack of Adequate VT Sparks Concern in Mumbai, India

The Alpha Matar team; image courtesy of Alpha Matar

Alpha Matar Signs Cooperation Protocol With Sunrise Hotels Group

Images courtesy of KONE

KONE Celebrates 115th Anniversary

SDSU PARKING ELEVATORS OPERATING WITH EXPIRED PERMITS

SDSU Parking Elevators Operating With Expired Permits