Events

Naec 2020 Spring Educational Conference

Strange, unprecedented virtual event is ultimately enlightening. by Kaija Wilkinson Figuratively millions of miles away from its intended location of Charleston, South Carolina, an abbreviated version of the National Association...

“Rising Above”

CREDAI MahaCON 2020 highlighted new laws and their impact on real estate. The January 6-7 CREDAI MahaCON 2020 convention was organized and hosted by CREDAI Maharashtra, made up of the...

New Energy, New Attitude

EESF AGM exudes optimism in Tampa. by Kaija Wilkinson Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation Executive (EESF) Director Shawn Cowden, who took on the role early this year after holding various positions...

Facing Challenges

NY Build is able to put on a very active show through a subdued atmosphere. by Matthew Jackson, EW Correspondent Against the backdrop of the growing spread of the coronavirus...

ECA Annual Membership Meeting

Multiemployer bargaining group hears a variety of reports and enjoys sunny Orlando. by Lee Freeland The beautiful Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World hosted the Elevator Contractors of...

Focused on Growth

VT industry converges on Mumbai for eighth IEE Expo to discuss the latest developments with an eye toward the future. It has been said, “There is nothing to fear but...

Academic Exchange

Scholars, engineers and industry professionals gather in Tehran for the 10th International Seminar on Elevators and Escalators. Vertical-transportation (VT) experts, including professors, industrialists and foreign guests, gathered for the 10th...

ASME A17 Code Week

A wide range of topics is covered at industry professionals’ annual congregation in Florida. by Lee Freeland The Sheraton Sand Key Resort was again host to the American Society of...

A 50 – 50 Proposition

CTBUH 10th World Congress celebrates organization’s first half- century with a look ahead. Photos courtesy of CTBUH In November 2019, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) held...

IEES 2019

The Second Annual International Elevator and Escalator Symposium gathered experts who shared their knowledge over two full days. The second annual International Elevator and Escalator Symposium (IEES) took place on...

The machine is transported to the site; image courtesy of Champion Elevator.

Challenging Hudson Valley Modernization a “Testament to Teamwork”

Oakland, California, Councilmember Carroll Fife; image courtesy of City of Oakland

Oakland Passes Residential Elevator Maintenance Ordinance

NEW ESCALATORS AT TWO BENGALURU, INDIA RAILWAY STATIONS

New Escalators at Two Bengaluru, India Railway Stations

18-YEAR-OLD WORKER DIES AFTER FALLING DOWN ESCALATOR SHAFT

18-Year-Old Worker Dies After Falling Down Escalator Shaft

FATALITY IN CHINESE SHOPPING MALL AFTER GLASS RAILING GAVE WAY

Fatality in Chinese Shopping Mall After Glass Railing Gave Way