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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...

46 NYC Office Buildings Could Convert To Residential Under New City Program

Launched by NYC Mayor Eric Adams in August 2023, the city's Office Conversion Accelerator program could see 46 office buildings converted to residential, Axios reports. Described as a "first-of-its-kind support...

Türkiye’s Evatek Asansör and Savera Group Launch New Venture

Evatek Asansör, a leading elevator company headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye, on January 18 announced a new partnership with Savera Group, which specializes in manufacturing elevator guiderails and mechanical packages in...

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Cooper Announced as CIBSE President Elect for 2025/26

Internal structure of the elevator smart maintenance system; image courtesy of N2 Infotech

N2 Infotech Launches AI Predictive-Maintenance Solution

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Stannah to Support STEM Program at NMRN

TenBerke Architects designed the proposed supertall; image via New York YIMBY.

Construction Plans and Rendering of Brooklyn Tower Revealed

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Company Chosen to Repair Elevators in Odesa