November 2024 Issue

Last Glance

Middle East Marvels

By Angie C. Baldwin | November 1, 2024

Continuing Education

Elevator Troubleshooting With Focus on Doors

By Lakshmanan Raja | November 1, 2024

Learn what is needed for effective troubleshooting.

History

Haughton Elevators (1923) Part 1

By Dr. Lee Gray | November 1, 2024

Company catalog describes and illustrates elevator components and more.

Market Trends

Accessibility for a Healthier Tomorrow

By Shem Oirere | November 1, 2024

How a hospital construction boom in Morocco is driving the VT market

Leadership Insights

What Employees Want

By Vong Keovongsa | November 1, 2024

A “must read” for every leader

Safety

Safety in Numbers

By Dot Mynahan | November 1, 2024

The elevator industry unites for the latest iteration of the Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook, the definitive safety guide since 1973.

Codes & Standards

Elevator Safety Code Compliance — Elevator Brakes

By Liberty Elevator Corp. | November 1, 2024

A guide to NYC’s upcoming elevator brake deadline

Environmental Issues

Corrosion in Vertical-Transportation Equipment

By Dr. Michael Davies | November 1, 2024

A look at the impact on components

Remote Monitoring Systems

Safe, Secure and Informed

By Neil Bullock | November 1, 2024

Nessum simplifies advanced service integration into elevators.

Remote Monitoring Systems

Mastering Maintenance KPIs

By Sean Madden | November 1, 2024

Building effective scorecards and integrating remote monitoring

Remote Monitoring Systems

Looking Ahead

By Fujitec | November 1, 2024

Fujitec becomes first Japanese company to receive certification for elevator maintenance using advanced remote monitoring in Singapore.

Remote Monitoring Systems

Emerging Trends

By Al Griffin | November 1, 2024

The future of compliance monitoring of elevating devices by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

Remote Monitoring Systems

Digital Twin for Machine Safety

By Schmersal | November 1, 2024

Schmersal showcasing 4D model for safety components for the first time at SPS in Nuremberg.

On Camera

A Hotel Wall Painting

By Peng Jie | November 1, 2024

During a third visit to Dalian, China, a painting inspires your author to pen these verses.

Project Spotlight

Alaskan Accessibility

By Kaija Wilkinson | November 1, 2024

Otis team delivers VT solutions for a growing airport serving a small island town. 

Events

Safety Forward

By Lindsay Fletcher | November 1, 2024

Annual Wisconsin Elevator Symposium offers fun experiences and education, raises funds and more.

Editor's Overview

Construction Is Cool

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | November 1, 2024

Company Spotlight

Finding Its Niche in Denmark

By Kaija Wilkinson | October 5, 2024

MinElevator brings OEMs and customers together to provide elevators for Copenhagen's old apartment buildings. 

Maintenance

Remote Elevator Monitoring

By John W. Koshak | October 1, 2024

A comprehensive look