U.K.
In Memoriam: Peter Lycett
Peter Lycett, former managing director at London's International Lift Equipment Ltd. (ILE), passed away in November 2023 at age 55. Lycett was in the industry for 37 years (1985-2022), and...
CP Automation Announces Partnership With Tele Radio
Lincolnshire, U.K.-based crane and hoist control specialist CP Automation has agreed to a new partnership with Tele Radio in the U.K. and Ireland to expand its range of wireless and...
Plans for 40-Story Tower in London Eastern Cluster in the Works
Fletcher Priest is working on plans for a 40-story tower in the City of London’s eastern cluster for French investment manager Axa IM Alts, Building has revealed. The office scheme...
LECS UK Launches LECS UAE in Dubai
LECS UK, a leading independent lift and escalator engineering consultancy, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the official launch of LECS UAE, based in Dubai. LECS CEO...
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...
