March 2024 Issue

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Last Glance

Space Elevator Conversations Continue

By Kathleen Farrell | March 1, 2024

The concept of a space elevator was first published in 1895 by Russian rocket scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower

Market Trends

Metrics Leaders Must Measure

By Vong Keovongsa | March 1, 2024

Your author shares formulas to help companies maximize ROI.

Readers' Platform

Elevate Her

By Amy J. Blankenbiller | March 1, 2024

The long-term success of the VT industry may ride on the number of women entering (and staying) in our workforce.

Education

Educating the Next Generation of VT Technicians

By Kathleen Farrell | March 1, 2024

Mohawk College’s Elevating Devices programs continue to grow.

Company Spotlight

Catching Up With The Peelle Co.

By Michael J. Ryan | March 1, 2024

This lastest on the manufacturer’s nearly 100-year-old Canadian operations in this Company Spotlight

Codes & Standards

Seismic Requirements for New Elevator Installations in Canada

By Michael Chadney | March 1, 2024

Your author offers guidance on interpreting Section 8.4 of CSA B44-13 (and onward) to determine when requirements are applicable.

Education

Impacting the Industry

By Kathleen Farrell | March 1, 2024

Adapting to meet needs, Durham College serves as a training ground for all sectors of VT.

Consultants

From the Rockies to the Prairies

By Kaija Wilkinson | March 1, 2024

GUNN Consultants celebrates 10 years of growth in Calgary.

Industry Dialogue

CECA Strong

By Kaija Wilkinson | March 1, 2024

Association reflects on successes and challenges going forward.

Special Regional Section

Delivering Excellence

By Wes Powers | March 1, 2024

In this Project Spotlight, Atlantic Lifts Ltd. completes massive freight elevator project with time to spare.

Special Regional Section

“Inflection Point”

By Kaija Wilkinson | March 1, 2024

Canada market trends: Skyscrapers rise, cities grow and the VT industry thrives.

Safety Components

Vision Plus

By Elevator World | March 1, 2024

Elevate your expectations with the Vision Plus elevator door safety solution, an American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME) 2022

Safety Components

Toward Smart Elevators - the KLEEMANN Experience

By Dr. Giorgos Georgiadis | March 1, 2024

With Four Innovations: Passenger Emergency Detection (PED), Electronic Shaft Measurement (ESM), G-Braille Elevator Assistance System for Visually Impaired People and Information on Safe Environment (ISE)

Readers' Platform

Prioritizing Elevator Safety and Accessibility Standards

By Mary Pulliam | March 1, 2024

In this Readers’ Platform, your author talks about the steps and equipment required to achieve ADA compliance and more.

Safety Components

Pit Safety System

By ECI America | March 1, 2024

This Product Spotlight focuses on a system designed to mitigate the top three causes of pit accidents.

Product Spotlight

Never Compromise on Safety

By Alexander Hutler | March 1, 2024

This Product Spotlight features a selection of reliable safety components, especially safety brakes.

Product Spotlight

Elevating Safety in Construction

By SafeRise | March 1, 2024

This Product Spotlight looks at an innovative elevator entrance and hoistway protection system.

Safety Components

Change for the Better

By Margaret Lourenço | March 1, 2024

In this Readers’ Platform, your author talks about how safer pit ladders are coming due to 2022 A17.1-B44 code.

Safety Components

A Balancing Act

By Tijmen Molema | March 1, 2024

The Conflicts Between Cybersecurity and Functional Safety

Project Spotlight

Sky High

By Sally Loh | March 1, 2024

Otis elevates transportation for iconic smart building in Shanghai.

Special Regional Section

Evolving “Sweet Spots"

By Kaija Wilkinson | March 1, 2024

In this Industry Dialogue, your author catches up with Schindler Canada President Lisa Konnry.

On Camera

Simply Spectacular

By Kaija Wilkinson | March 1, 2024

At HKIA, a TKE team realizes unique VT system serving the world’s longest air-side skybridge.

Editor's Overview

In the Beginning

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | March 1, 2024

This month, we celebrate Canada, known as our “good” neighbor, in a Special Regional Section with eight articles and a feature

Technology

Elevating the VW "Bulli"

By Undine Stricker-Berghoff | February 5, 2024

How the 3XL elevator from Schmidt Aufzüge Medebach is integrated into the automated production process

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Space Elevator Conversations Continue

More Questions Than Answers

Metrics Leaders Must Measure

Elevate Her

Educating the Next Generation of VT Technicians

Catching Up With The Peelle Co.

Seismic Requirements for New Elevator Installations in Canada

Impacting the Industry

From the Rockies to the Prairies

CECA Strong

Delivering Excellence

“Inflection Point”

Vision Plus

Toward Smart Elevators - the KLEEMANN Experience

Prioritizing Elevator Safety and Accessibility Standards

Pit Safety System

Never Compromise on Safety

Elevating Safety in Construction

Change for the Better

A Balancing Act

Sky High

Evolving “Sweet Spots"

Simply Spectacular

In the Beginning

Elevating the VW "Bulli"

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