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Sharp Promoted To Regional VP at AEG

American Elevator Group (AEG) announced that Chuck Sharp has been promoted to regional vice president (VP). AEG observed Sharp "brings extensive experience to the table," having served as president of...

24-Story Tower Approved in London

Fletcher Priest has been given the green light for a 24-story tower that will be partially cantilevered over a listed Victorian bath house in London, U.K., Building Design reports. The...

Fashionable “Beach House in the Sky” Planned in Gold Coast, Australia

A 22-story, 20-unit residential tower described by George Kouzoukas, co-founder of luxury fashion house Sabo and Zaco, as a “beach house in the sky” is planned in Broadbeach, Gold Coast,...

Developers Receive US$84-Million Loan To Build Chicago Residential Tower

In a testament to the strength of Chicago’s Fulton Market area amid high interest rates and tight lending, developers Shapack Partners and CRG received a US$84-million loan from Pacific Life...

Office-to-Residential Conversions Gain Momentum in Boston

A tax break program announced by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in summer 2023 and backed by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) could see 104,000 ft2 of office space...

15th Competition Congress Was Held With the Theme “Sectors of the Second Century”

At the congress, held for the 15th time this year by the Federation of Sectoral Associations (SEDEFED) with the main theme of “Sectors of the Second Century,” the sectors of...

TASFED Mersin Meeting on the Industry and Regional Problems

The Turkish Elevator Industrialists Federation (TASFED) met in Mersin on November 3-4, 2023, to discuss the industry and regional problems. The TASFED Ordinary Board of Directors meeting started with an...

TASFED Holds a Meeting in Balikesir On Maintenance Costs

 An information session on TSE EN-13015 Standard and maintenance costs was held by Cem Bozdağ, vice president of Türkiye Elevator Industrialists Federation (TASFED), for the lift companies in Balıkesir, who...

TKE U.S. Project Manager Among Speakers at CTBUH 2024 Americas Conference

TK Elevator (TKE) U.S. Project Manager Milica Rojas is among those scheduled to speak at the “Future Downtown: Density and Resiliency in Cities Across the Americas” Council on Tall Buildings...

NAEC Opens BoD Nominations, Announces Membership Drive

The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) announced nominations are open through February 19 for the 2024 NAEC Board of Directors (BoD). Members are encouraged to participate in the selection...

WORKER DIES IN ELEVATOR SHAFT INCIDENT IN NEWARK

Worker Dies in Elevator Shaft Incident in Newark

The One under construction in 2024; photo by Sikander Iqbal for Wikipedia

Ontario Superior Court Approves Tridel’s Takeover of The One

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Texas Bill Requiring Landlords to Maintain Elevators Progresses

DELTRON ACQUIRES THREE COMPANIES

Deltron Acquires Three Companies

SAVARIA ACQUIRES WESTERN ELEVATOR

Savaria Acquires Western Elevator