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U.S. Open Attendees Face Accessibility Issues
Tennis fans from across the world will take transit to this month’s U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY, — but those who depend on a wheelchair or...
Hong Kong’s Elevator Maintenance Industry Severely Understaffed
The Standard describes the Hong Kong elevator maintenance industry as being "in crisis," with severe understaffing and excessive overtime impacting workers. There are 4,000 registered elevator technicians in the Chinese...
September 2 Deadline for Project of the Year Fast Approaching
The deadline for submissions for ELEVATOR WORLD’S 28th Annual Project of the Year Awards is just under two weeks away. Get your submissions in before September 2 to be included....
Second Elevator Mishap Sparks Safety Concerns in Greece
A second elevator malfunction has been reported within days at “Gennimatas” Hospital in Athens, sparking renewed concern over safety standards in Greek public hospitals, tovima.com reports. According to reports, the...
Elevator in New Mexico Plutonium Facility Needs Repairs
The freight elevator at the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s main plutonium facility in New Mexico has a faulty interlocking mechanism on its door and is need of repairs, the Santa...
MOU Signed in Korea To Promote Elevator Safety
The Korea Elevator Safety Authority (KoELSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Public Administration and Security and a designated inspection agency to jointly promote elevator safety,...
KONE Looks To Growth Outside Metro Manila
Urbanization outside Metro Manila in the Philippines is expected to drive demand for building modernization and elevator and escalator solutions, according to KONE, BusinessWorld reports. “The megatrends are all positive,...
Plans Submitted for Chipperfield-Designed Tower in Toronto
A new 31-story, primarily residential tower designed by acclaimed British architect Sir David Chipperfield has been proposed for Toronto, Canada’s Rosedale neighborhood by Helberg Properties, Urban Toronto reports. The site spans 38,...
Abu Dhabi To Sign US$12.8 Billion in Infrastructure Projects
Abu Dhabi aims to sign Dh47 billion (US$12.8 billion) worth of infrastructure projects with the private sector in the second half of 2025, according to a senior official, The National News reports. Director General...
Fakhruddin Properties Breaks Ground on Dubai Tower
Fakhruddin Properties officially commenced construction on Treppan Tower in Jumeirah Village Triangle in Dubai, MEP Middle East reports. Treppan Tower will be the newest residential development in the area, featuring innovative, energy-efficient...
