U.K.
Superyacht Design Includes Unique Telescopic Elevator
As part of a final-year project, Finn Berg, who recently completed a bachelor's degree course in Automotive and Transport Design at the University of Coventry in the U.K., designed a...
“Cities in the Sky” Book Launch Reception on May 15 in NYC
A book launch reception is planned for May 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Rizzoli Book Store at 1133 Broadway between 25th and 26th streets in Manhattan, NYC, for “Cities in...
Blackfriars Tower Scheme Recommended for Approval
Planning officers have recommended approval of Foster + Partners’ plans for a mammoth mixed-use development at 18 Blackfriars Road in Southwark, London, featuring a 45-story skyscraper alongside 22- and 40-story...
NHS of Wales Extends Otis Service Contract, Taps OEM for Modernization
The National Health Service (NHS) of Wales, U.K., has renewed its service contract with Otis covering 450 elevators across multiple health facilities across the country for another five years, Otis...
Jensten To Acquire Lift and Escalator Specialist Broker
Huntington-headquartered Jensten, a fast-growing U.K. insurance broker, on April 24 announced its intention to acquire lift and escalator specialist broker Robert Gerrard & Co Ltd, based in London. Subject to...
East London Tower Height Increase Approved
Developer Chalegrove Properties received approval from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for its proposals to increase the height of 225 Marsh Wall on the Isle of Dogs...
LESA AGM To Be Held on April 24
The Lift Engineering Society of Australia (LESA) will host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 24 at Norths Club, Abbott St. Cammeray and on Zoom at 6 p.m. The...
UKCW London and Construction Report Hit the Road for “Gumball Rally”
UK Construction Week (UKCW) London has announced that it is once again partnering with the Construction Sport charity and On The Tools on an exciting “Gumball” style Van Rally, which...
Invertek Celebrates Three-Millionth VFD Production
Welshpool, U.K.-based Invertek Drives Ltd., a global innovator and manufacturer of variable frequency drive (VFD) technology, recently celebrated producing its three-millionth VFD, which are designed and manufactured at the company’s...
KONE To Modernize 14 Network Rail Escalators in Liverpool
Network Rail, the U.K.'s main railway infrastructure owner and manager, has tapped KONE to modernize 14 escalators serving major stations on the Merseyrail network in Liverpool, KONE announced on April...
