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North Carolina Elevator Project Ahead of Schedule

A new addition on the side of the 125-year-old New Bern City Hall building in North Carolina will house an elevator, and the US$3.9 million project is ahead of schedule,...

CEA Meeting Planned on September 1

Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) plans to host a meeting on Thursday, September 1, at Angelo’s Ristorante and Banquets at 247 North York Road in Elmhurst, Illinois. Dinner starts at 6:30...

Winners of 2021 Emporis Skyscraper Award Announced

Out of a pool of more than 600 eligible skyscrapers, Emporis, the Germany-based provider of building and construction data, has announced 10 honorees for its 22nd annual Emporis Skyscraper Award,...

Otis Factory Earns Highest South Carolina Safety Designation

Otis' North American Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Florence, South Carolina, recently received the Palmetto Shining Star Award from the South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the state...

Construction Underway for New Chicago Hotel

Construction is underway for a 28-story hotel at 150 East Ontario Street in Chicago neighborhood Streeterville, Chicago YIMBY reports. The project is one of the first major high rises in...

E2 Forum to Hold Online Event Before Frankfurt Event

Prior to the E2 Forum Frankfurt event at the end of September, E2 Forum will provide initial insights into the current challenges and approaches to solutions from industry and building...

Mixed-Use Tower Construction Underway in Chicago

Podium construction is now giving way to tower construction for 160 North Morgan Street, a 30-story mixed-use tower in the Fulton Market District in Chicago, Chicago YIMBY reports. Planned by...

Stannah Breaks Ground for New Facility

Construction has started at the Andover Business Park, home to Stannah’s new 90,000 ft2 factory that will see production of the company’s stairlifts and platform lifts streamlined under one roof,...

Vancouver Hotel Proposal Requests Expedited Process

Proponents of redeveloping 848 Seymour Street in downtown Vancouver into a major hotel are asking the City of Vancouver to allow the proposal to fall into an expedited application review...

Boston High Rise Features Include Touchless Elevator Access

Winthrop Center, a new, 691-foot tall mixed-use tower in Boston was recently honored with the Passive House Trailblazer award, and the structure’s 812,000 ft2 of office space will be the...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

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In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

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Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus