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Twin-Tower, Stylish Design for New Düsseldorf Opera House
Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta designed a new Düsseldorf, Germany, opera house topped by a pair of “dancing” mixed-use towers for CENTRUM Group, World Architecture News is among outlets to recently...
Elevator Cost for Government Complex in BVI Lower Than Expected
Following the completion of the requisite tender process, the cost to install an elevator at the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) returned lower than...
MBTA To Test Urine Detection Program in Elevators
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which services Boston and the surrounding area, is launching a pilot program this August in which urine detection sensors will be placed in four...
Western Sydney University Offering Graduate Certificate in VT
Australia's Western Sydney University is taking applications for its new Graduate Certificate in Vertical Transportation (VT) post-graduate program, Lift Engineering Society of Australia reported recently. The program covers design best...
Emergency Request for Tennessee Elevator Repair Approved
Johnson City, Tennessee, Commissioners approved a US$400,000 emergency request for elevator repairs at the iconic John Sevier Center (JSC), a low-income rental high rise with nearly 150 residents, with a...
NY Elevator Upgrade Projects Takes Next Step
Legislators in Cortland County, New York, unanimously approved in June an approximate US$97,500 elevator project at the Cortland County Office Building, allowing the county’s Buildings and Grounds Department to pursue...
Shorts Welcomes Technician/Tester
Shorts Industries Ltd. recently welcomed Thomas Biggins to the Shorts Technical Department. Biggins is NVQ3 and NVQ4 qualified and is a highly skilled technician and tester with 24 years’ experience....
India-Based Infosys, TKE Launch Strategic Collaboration
Infosys Ltd., of Bengaluru, India, a multinational information and technology company, has joined Düsseldorf, Germany-based TK Elevator (TKE) on a seven-year partnership that is an extension of the successful modernization of the...
Vote Now in the EW Photo Contest
Voting is now open in the 10th annual ELEVATOR WORLD Photo Contest and will run until June 17. Up to 20 finalists have been chosen by a panel of judges...
Indiana Elevator Project Delayed
The US$250,000 elevator project in the former German American Bank building in Washington, Indiana, is one door short of being complete: The project is behind schedule due to delays in...
