International News
Developer Hands Over Stannah’s New Sustainable U.K. Factory
Developer Stoford delivered Stannah's new, 90,000-ft2 factory in Andover, Hampshire, U.K., the companies announced on September 21, "facilitating the expansion of Stannah's production capacity, reducing lead times for customers globally...
DAMAC Properties Launches Fitness-Inspired Residential Development in Dubai
U.A.E-headquartered DAMAC Properties has announced plans for a fitness-inspired luxury residential development on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, Construction Week Middle East reports. VOLTA will feature various wellness amenities including...
Industry Veteran Launches Technical Services and Training Company
Industry veteran Kevin Heling has launched Elevator Technical & Training Associates, LLC (etta), a support and technical information service provider to the elevator industry. Training is related to elevator safety...
11- and 24-Story Towers Approved for South London
Two major office schemes — 24- and 11-story blocks — designed by architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and HWKN at a Canada Water site in South London have been given...
Several CECA Meetings Scheduled for November 23
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) will hold its next construction hoist (and manlift) meeting on November 23 at 10 a.m. at the Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel. The gathering will...
Plan for World’s Tallest, Jeddah Tower, “Back in Full Motion”
The plan to build the world’s tallest building, Jeddah Tower (formerly known as Kingdom Tower) is “back in full motion,” following Jeddah Economic Co. (JEC) announcing 14 contractors that may...
Elevator SIM-Card Thefts Create Headaches in France
Thieves are stealing SIM cards that facilitate elevator emergency calls in France, with the Aubervilliers area in Seine-Saint-Denis particularly affected, Gearrice reports. The Aubervilliers Public Housing Office (OPH) observes that...
Vietnam Media Company Increases Elevator Screen Inventory by 25%
Vietnam-based Chicilon Media sees elevator space as the main channel for promoting brands and products, and it has increased screen inventory by 25% in the past four months, the highest...
INTRADA Exhibitions Announces Sixth Cairo Liftech Show
At a June press conference at the Helnan Landmark Hotel in New Cairo, Egypt, INTRADA Exhibitions announced the sixth edition of the Cairo Liftech Show, planned on March 2-4, 2024,...
Foster + Partners Releases Images for 240-M China Tower
U.K.-based Foster + Partners has released images of its first project in the Chinese seaport and financial center of Qingdao, Building Design is among outlets to report. The mixed-use 1...
