UK 2nd Quarter 2025

Technology

Temperature Fractal and Nonlinear Behaviour for Escalators

By Dr. Ali Albadri | June 4, 2025

Translating the heartbeat of the escalator

Project Spotlight

Keeping People in Their Homes

By Elevator World | June 3, 2025

Technology

Advantages of Belt Suspension in Traction Elevators

By Ing. Alberto Mantovani | June 3, 2025

Innovation and efficiency

Project Spotlight

Transforming Lift Entrances at Bank of America’s London Office

By Liam Cousins | June 3, 2025

Refurbishment of oversized lift entrances

History

Lift Tenders (Invited, Accepted and Rejected) 1921-1929

By Dr. Lee Gray | June 3, 2025

An attempt to identify general lift prices during this time period

Door Operators

Modelling Failure Detection of Lift Doors Through Sensor Fusion

By Daan Smans | June 3, 2025

Emerging technologies improve the overall accuracy and reliability of detecting potential failures.

Door Operators

Futureproofing the U.K.’s Vertical Transport

By Phil McDonnell | June 3, 2025

Why flexibility in door operators is no longer optional

Management

The Cycle of Business

By Mark Woods | June 3, 2025

The type of thinking, tools and techniques needed for better results

Consultant’s Voice

Door System Design Evolution

By Colin Craney | June 3, 2025

A consultant’s take on how and why the practice has developed as it has

Contract Matters

Clear by Design

By Thomas Salter | June 3, 2025

Court confirms that express contract terms prevail when interpreting parties’ design responsibilities.

Editor's Overview

In Anticipation

By Angie C. Baldwin | June 3, 2025

In this issue, we focus on Doors and Door Operators, an important topic that always inspires interesting and insightful submissions.

Events

42nd Heilbronn Elevator Days

By Sascha Göbel | June 1, 2025

A review of the event and an interview

Events

MIPIM 2025

By Bora Gülan | May 1, 2025

Innovations in urban mobility and sustainability shape the future of real estate.

Project Spotlight

Tyne Tunnel

By Natania Leongson | April 5, 2025

Project updates vertical transportation in tunnels under the River Tyne.

Events

Lift AI Partner Summit 2025

By Joseph McAnulty | April 1, 2025

A new era of transparency in VT

Product Spotlight

General-Purpose Door Drive

By Lindsay Fletcher | April 1, 2025

This Product Spotlight looks at an evolved version of a previous door drive.

Project Spotlight

Combining Accessibility With Historical Elegance

By submitted by Stannah | February 1, 2025

A perfect fit for a modern glass lift

Project of the Year 2025

The Esplanade

By Elevator World | January 1, 2025

The Esplanade is a luxury residential project situated near Australia’s iconic Brighton Beach.

Project of the Year 2025

Sky Bridge, Hong Kong International Airport

By TK Elevator | January 1, 2025

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) opened the Sky Bridge, a groundbreaking project designed to enhance the passenger experience and elevate HKIA’s status as a global aviation hub.

Traffic Analysis

Fundamentals of Traffic Analysis

By Dr. Albert So | December 1, 2023

An elevator system consists of vertical roads (the shafts) and vehicles (the cars or cabs) inside a tall building,