June 2023 Issue

Last Glance

Up for the Challenge

By Kathleen Farrell | June 2, 2023

Product Spotlight

Form and Function

By Elevator World | June 2, 2023

Technological solutions are joined by easy-to-install hardware.

Technology

Protecting Enterprise Laptops, 21st Century Style

By GlobalSign | June 2, 2023

Cloud-based and short-lived IoT certificates were key to solution for TKE. 

Industry Profile

Making It Happen

By Kathleen Farrell | June 2, 2023

Mike Goss’s unique career path weaves through several industries with VT as a common thread.

Codes & Standards

Help Is on Its Way

By Kevin Brinkman | June 2, 2023

From code enhancement to technology development, the building transportation industry has made important strides in its elevator emergency communications.

History

The History of Operatorless Elevators: John D. Ihlder

By Dr. Lee Gray | June 2, 2023

Ihlder’s contribution to the electric elevator merits special recognition.

Reviews

Maintenance on New Equipment Designs

By Kaija Wilkinson | June 2, 2023

Book’s second edition reflects ongoing changes in the elevator industry.

Technology

The Right To Repair

By Richard “Rick” Sayah | June 2, 2023

The argument for common technology standards for VT

Maintenance

Elevator Maintenance – the Past, the Present, the Future

By TAK Mathews | June 2, 2023

This paper will trace how elevator maintenance trends have changed over the last decades and explore whether the trends are progressive or regressive.

Education

NAESA International

By Jack Day | June 2, 2023

A rundown of what the organization offers year-in and year-out

Education

Safety by Example

By Kathleen Farrell | June 2, 2023

TEI Group weighs in on safety training, family and leadership.

Education

Organized, Streamlined, Efficient

By Lindsay Fletcher | June 2, 2023

The Elevator Learning Center sees growth.

Education

From Good to Great

By Kaija Wilkinson | June 2, 2023

NAEC’s QEI certification program is on an upward trajectory.

Education

Elevating Education

By Alan Bennink | June 2, 2023

Canada’s Mohawk College helps provide the workforce to meet VT industry demand.

Project Spotlight

Accessibility for a “Cultural Crown Jewel”

By Syska Hennessy Group | June 2, 2023

Team conquers challenges to provide quiet, efficient elevators for the new AIP on the campus of L.A.’s Wilshire Boulevard Temple.

Project Spotlight

In the Round

By Farid Waleh | June 2, 2023

Custom elevator company overcomes design challenges and delays for showpiece residential elevator.

People Issue

The People Issue 2023

By Elevator World | June 2, 2023

Fourteen industry leaders are profiled in this annual special section.

Project Spotlight

Viva VT!

By Julie Brandt | June 2, 2023

Otis provides bespoke vertical transportation (VT) for the first ground-up resort built on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade.

Editor's Overview

Talking Up the Trade

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | June 2, 2023

Our issue this month focuses on Education and Training Programs, but it is also the People Issue.

Readers' Platform

A Clear Pathway to Upgrading Existing Lifts

By Claudio Donghi | May 15, 2023

In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses how to make the biggest improvements in safety, accessibility and energy efficiency.

Events

Asansör İstanbul Attendance Exceeds Expectations

By Bülent Yılmaz | May 15, 2023

Panels discussing elevator standards for earthquake zones and the necessity of vocational training were on the agenda.

Industry Dialogue

"The Next Generation Secures Our Future Life"

By Undine Stricker-Berghoff | April 5, 2023

Otis lead discusses the technical, economic and human future.