January 2026 Issue

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Last Glance

Extreme Elevation

By Kathleen Farrell | January 1, 2026

Above the Jungfraujoch mountain pass in the Swiss Alps sits the Sphinx Observatory.

Product Spotlight

Complete and Practical

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | January 1, 2026

Otis elevators for China and North America, and a new cooling solution

Reviews

Continuing the Discussion

By Kaija Wilkinson | January 1, 2026

Turkish engineer examines calculation principles, the CE mark, lift control forms and more in light of new rules in EN Elevator Design, Calculations for Designing to the EN Market.

Leadership Insights

The Five Love Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

By Vong Keovongsa | January 1, 2026

How leaders can build up the people they lead

History

The World of Elevator Safety in 1973

By Dr. Lee Gray | January 1, 2026

EW provides guidance on navigating OSHA.

The Future of VT - 2030

Designing Future-Proof Safety in VT

By Muharrem B. Çakirer | January 1, 2026

Integrating AI, sensor fusion and digital twins for the next safety layer

The Future of VT - 2030

Connecting the Dots

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

Avire event focuses on practical innovation in lift safety and connectivity.

Associations

Year in Review

By Amy J. Blankenbiller | January 1, 2026

The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) continued to elevate industry priorities in 2025.

Project of the Year

Pamban Railway Track Bridge

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

Special-Purpose Lifts

Project of the Year

Banks on the Yarra

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

Private-Residence Elevators

Project of the Year

Choryang 168 Stairs

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

Inclined Elevators

Project of the Year

Incheon International Airport

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

Moving Walks

Project of the Year

Stamford Transportation Center

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

Escalators, Modernization

Project of the Year

Kingdom Arena VIP Access

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

Escalators, New Construction

Project of the Year

Street of Mayfair

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

Elevators, Modernization

Project of the Year

Santiago de Compostela Intermodal Station

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

Elevators, New Construction

Project of the Year

Elevator World's 28th annual project of the year

By Elevator World | January 1, 2026

ELEVATOR WORLD proudly announces the 2026 Project of the Year winners. Expert teams in Australia, India, South Korea, Spain and the U.S. overcame fierce competition to emerge as this year’s winners.

Editor's Overview