News
TASFED Southeast Anatolia Meetings
The Turkish Elevator Industrialists Federation (TASFED) visited TASFED member associations in Gaziantep and Diyarbakır on August 4-6 and met with regional companies. The first meeting was between the Board of...
UNStudio Design Selected for Düsseldorf Mixed-Use Development
Dutch architectural practice UNStudio was unanimously selected as the first-prize winner of a competition to design a mixed-use development in Düsseldorf, Germany. The decision followed a two-phase contest and public...
CTBUH Announces Key Leadership Transition
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) on September 21 announced a key leadership transition: Board Chairman Steve Watts will be succeeded by Shonn Mills, a board member...
NAEC Virtual Town Hall To Explore Economic Indicators
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) plans to host a virtual town hall event on October 10 at 2 p.m. ET featuring Mike Stamm of MA Stamm & Associates....
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...
In Memoriam: Pete Boustead
Pete Boustead, an elevator repair technician and a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local No. 6 who retired from Schindler, passed away on September 14 at age...
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...
Otis Marks 170 Years Since First Elevator Sale
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont proclaimed September 20 Otis Elevator Day in recognition of the Farmington, Connecticut-headquartered company announcing the date marks 170 years since its first sale. The sale of...
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...
