STOBG Launches Elevator Construction Consultants

STO Building Group (STOBG), a group of construction companies operating collaboratively with headquarters in NYC, on August 14 announced the launch of Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC), a specialty service line designed to address one of the construction industry’s persistent bottlenecks: vertical transportation (VT). Centralizing STOBG’s elevator and escalator expertise, ECC aims to improve elevator system performance, efficiency and inspection success. ECC is led by VT industry veteran Michael Walsh, who brings more than 35 years’ experience with construction teams, developers, property owners and architects. Joining Walsh is Project Manager Joseph Forish, a seasoned VT consultant known for his work on complex modernization projects such as 200 Park Avenue in NYC, the Willis Tower in Chicago and Scotia Plaza in Toronto. By working closely with OEMs including Otis, KONE, TK Elevator and Fujitec, ECC “guarantees that clients benefit from the latest technology, smooth coordination and high-quality performance” throughout a project. ECC’s suite of consulting services includes system design, modernization and planning; installation and inspection oversight; maintenance contract reviews and operational consulting; regulatory compliance audits and insurance investigation; and expert witness services and forensic evaluations.