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MOU Signed in Korea To Promote Elevator Safety
The Korea Elevator Safety Authority (KoELSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Public Administration and Security and a designated inspection agency to jointly promote elevator safety,...
KONE Looks To Growth Outside Metro Manila
Urbanization outside Metro Manila in the Philippines is expected to drive demand for building modernization and elevator and escalator solutions, according to KONE, BusinessWorld reports. “The megatrends are all positive,...
Plans Submitted for Chipperfield-Designed Tower in Toronto
A new 31-story, primarily residential tower designed by acclaimed British architect Sir David Chipperfield has been proposed for Toronto, Canada’s Rosedale neighborhood by Helberg Properties, Urban Toronto reports. The site spans 38,...
Abu Dhabi To Sign US$12.8 Billion in Infrastructure Projects
Abu Dhabi aims to sign Dh47 billion (US$12.8 billion) worth of infrastructure projects with the private sector in the second half of 2025, according to a senior official, The National News reports. Director General...
Fakhruddin Properties Breaks Ground on Dubai Tower
Fakhruddin Properties officially commenced construction on Treppan Tower in Jumeirah Village Triangle in Dubai, MEP Middle East reports. Treppan Tower will be the newest residential development in the area, featuring innovative, energy-efficient...
New Luxury Development in L.A. Begins Construction
Construction has begun for the US$5-billion One Beverly Hills development from Cain International in Los Angeles, California, Urbanize reports. Located west of the Waldorf Astoria and Beverly Hilton hotels, the project will involve...
Nagpur Railway Station Modernization To Be Completed by End of 2026
The Indian Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) is set to complete the modernization work of Nagpur Railway Station, a key hub under Central Railway's Nagpur Division, in Maharashtra, India, by...
STOBG Launches Elevator Construction Consultants
STO Building Group (STOBG), a group of construction companies operating collaboratively with headquarters in NYC, on August 14 announced the launch of Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC), a specialty service line...
GUNN Consultants Names Wolsey Toronto Branch Manager
GUNN Consultants announced Devin Wolsey as Toronto, Canada, branch manager. Reporting directly to GUNN President and CEO Eric Peterson, Wolsey oversees office administration and human resources, marketing and business development,...
Hippodrome’s Historic Elevator To Reopen August 22
A year and a half after being shut down, the historic manually operated elevator at the Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville, Florida, will reopen on August 22, WCJB 20 reports. The 112-year-old Otis...
