Editor’s Overview

Reasons for Hope

As we come to the end of our year, war rages in several places on Earth. Even Earth itself seems to be upset that humans are not paying enough attention...

Raising Elevator Safety Awareness and Alertness

The past few years have witnessed a much greater focus on the safety aspect of vertical transportation (VT). Numerous factors are involved in unfortunate accidents related to elevator and escalator...

Hope in the Future

As we come to the end of 2023, it is with some unrest. Wars persist in parts of Europe and the Middle East. Climate issues inflict other strains, making it...

Reasons To Be Hopeful

As we come to the end of our year, war rages in several places on Earth, and even Earth itself seems to be upset that humans are not paying enough...

Happy 100th Anniversary of Our Republic

Happy 100th anniversary, in which we crowned the Turkish nation's struggle for existence throughout its historical journey with the declaration of the Republic. Although a magnificent celebration was not planned...

From Near and Far

As we complete our last issue of ELEVATOR WORLD Middle East for 2023, it is with some wonder and some concern. We end the year with unfortunate wars in the...

It’s Baby Boomers’ Fault

Construction continues to grow as we move into the last months of the year, primarily in manufacturing facilities and hotels. High-rise residential conversions have slowed, and rents continue to be...

Hope Springs Eternal

In early summer, Construction Europe reported that the construction sector was seeing a decline across the continent due to the high costs of materials, increasing interest rates and labor shortages....

Rational Optimism

by Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick Despite high interest rates, banking turmoil, politicians arguing over the debt limit and lingering fears of recession, contractors remain optimistic according to Associated Builders and Contractors. Non-residential...

Following a Stagnant Summer

We are leaving behind a hot summer above seasonal norms as we enter September, and it is safe to say that it has also been a stagnant summer for our...

NYC DOB TO ALLLOW THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION THROUGH END OF YEAR

NYC DOB To Allow Third-Party Inspection Through End of Year

KONE Elevator India team members outside the new office; image courtesy of KONE Elevator India MD India and South Asia Amit Gossain

KONE Elevator India Inaugurates Mohali Office

Wang

Wittur Appoints Wang as China MD

Country Home Elevator; image courtesy of Cibes Lift Group

Cibes Lift Group Acquires Missouri-Based Country Home Elevator

The winning team from Linden Lodge School; image courtesy of Otis

South London Students Awarded STEM Grant in Otis Program