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Milkman Dies in Elevator Shaft Fall in India
A 45-year-old milkman died after falling down an elevator shaft in a residential building in Mumbra, Thane, India, the Hindustan Times reports. The police have registered an accidental death report...
DAMAC’s 71-Story Cavalli Tower Marks Major Milestone in Dubai
Ahead of anticipated completion in mid-2026, DAMAC Properties marked a significant milestone at its 71-story Cavalli Tower: completion of the initial casting for the property's raft foundation, Construction Week Middle...
NAEC Provides Membership Development Committee Update
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) recently provided an update on its Membership Development Committee, announcing that the new committee chair is Charley Meeks, marketing director and architectural liaison...
NYC MTA Opens Three Elevators in Seven Days
The NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently opened new elevators, expanding access for riders by making the stations fully accessible. The MTA unveiled a brand-new elevator on the southbound platform...
MTA Supervisor Fired for Flying to Florida During Work
A Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) general superintendent responsible for overseeing elevator inspections and maintenance from 14th Street in Manhattan to the Bronx was fired after it was discovered that he...
“Temporary” Power Crisis in Egypt, Citizens Warned Not To Use Elevator During Outages
The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company has warned citizens not to use elevators during planned power outages, the Egypt Independent reports. According to the company, the outages last for a 20...
OSHA Investigating Fatal Elevator Shaft Fall in Kansas City
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a July 18 incident in which a worker fell 14 floors down an elevator shaft to his...
Hyundai Elevator Chair Unveils Future Talent Academy
During a town hall meeting on July 21 at Hyundai Elevator's headquarters in Chungju, South Korea, Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun introduced the company's Future Talent Academy, The Korea Herald...
Alimak Group Releases Midyear Results
Global provider of vertical-access solutions Alimak Group has published its interim report for January-June 2023. CEO Ole Kristian Jødahl and Chief Financial Officer Sylvain Grange presented and commented on the...
CTBUH Buildings by Boat Event Announced
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) U.K. Chapter will again be hosting the Buildings by Boat summer networking event including a tour of London's tallest buildings along...
