UK 4th Quarter 2024

Escalators

Innovative Technologies That Improve Escalator Passenger Safety

By Dr. Rory Smith | December 5, 2024

Your author takes an in-depth look at these technologies and how they work.

Events

15th Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies

By Jason Halligan | December 5, 2024

Industry leaders come together to share their expertise.

Events

SILC 2024: Redefining Innovation and Connectivity in the Lift Industry

By Bülent Yılmaz | December 5, 2024

The second Santander International Lift City cements its status as a key event in the elevator industry.

And Finally...

Funds Raised for Charity in a Unique Way

By Lindsay Fletcher | December 3, 2024

Readers' Platform

Grenfell Reviewed

By Jason Halligan | December 3, 2024

Northampton Symposium keynote presentation and panel discussion look at the Grenfell tragedy and Phase 2 report. 

Industry Dialogue

From Legacy to Leadership

By Kaija Wilkinson | December 3, 2024

ILE Technical Director Jamie Colquhoun shares lift industry perspectives. 

History

1923 William Wadsworth & Sons Estimate & Specification

By Dr. Lee Gray | December 3, 2024

Comparing this with the Specification and Tender from the last issue

Management

Critical Thinking and the Law of the Lid

By Mark Woods | December 3, 2024

Tips and resources

Consultant’s Voice

The Humble Lift Counterweight

By Colin Craney | December 3, 2024

More than meets the eye

Contract Matters

One Decision at a Time, Please!

By Thomas Salter | December 3, 2024

Court declines to set-off second adjudicator’s award.

Editor's Overview

Big Events Close Out the Year

By Angie C. Baldwin | December 3, 2024

As we edge closer to finishing out 2024, we do so with spectacular symposiums and trade fairs behind us.

Escalators

Fujitec Modernizes Its Longest Escalator in Japan

By submitted by Fujitec | December 1, 2024

The escalator is equivalent to the height of a six-story building.

Escalators

Escalator Brake Failure Investigation

By Anthony Boom | December 1, 2024

An expert look at what did and did not cause this escalator overspeed incident

Events

Like a Tiger

By Kaija Wilkinson | December 1, 2024

More than 220 exhibitors and nearly 4,000 attendees come together to make the 2024 United Convention & Exposition — a joint effort of NAEC, CECA, IAEC and Elevator U — the best one yet. 

Escalators

Enhancing the Sydney Metro City Line

By TK Elevator | December 1, 2024

190 new TKE units key part of “transformative” Australia project.

Events

A Warm Welcome

By Angie C. Baldwin | November 4, 2024

The Elevator Show Dubai’s inaugural expo welcomes global crowd, exceeds expectations.

Project Spotlight

A Remarkable Transformation

By Stannah | September 2, 2024

In this Project Spotlight, Stannah installs new lifts, including a firefighting lift with dedicated control features to aid fire and rescue service.