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Byron Gary Takes VP Role at Consultant BBC
Buckley Belcher & Co. (BBC) has named Byron Gary, a longtime figure in the elevator industry, as an executive vice president, the company announced in July. Gary, who holds a B.S....
Council to Grant Planning Consent for Edge London Bridge Tower
The Southwark Council resolved to grant planning approval for the EDGE London Bridge tower, Pilbrow & Partners reported in July. Developed by Dutch-based EDGE and designed by Pilbrow & Partners, the building...
Indian Authority to Build 22-Floor Building In SMS Hospital
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDP) has started clearing ground to build the in-patient department (IDP) and Institute of Cardiology building at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, India, The Times of India reported in...
Comment Period for Vancouver Tower Closes
The public comment period for the 33-story residential development proposed for 1698 West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver closed July 30, Vancouver is Awesome reports. The property was rezoned for the project...
Plans Announced for New Office Towers In Downtown Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas-based developer Cielo Property Group is planning to build two high-rise office towers on a full city block near the Austin Convention Center downtown, Austin American-Statesman reported in July. The buildings...
KONE Philippines Provides Sanitizing Solutions
KPI Elevators, Inc. (KONE Philippines) will outfit the yet-to-be-constructed Senate building in Taguig City and PRC Building in Pasay City, Philippines, with sanitizing solutions such as elevator air purifiers and...
More Details on Tokyo Redevelopment Project Released
Additional details on Tokyo’s Uchisaiwaicho 1 Chome District Redevelopment project, which includes the Imperial Hotel, have been released, Japan Property Central reports. The project is spilt into three segments, the North block,...
CPSC, Manufacturer Reannounce Home-Elevator Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and manufacturer Waupaca Elevator Co. of Appleton, Wisconsin, have reannounced an October 2018 recall and are warning consumers not to use Custom Lift...
CTBUH Announces New Organizational Structure, Leadership Changes
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced a new model and leadership changes. CEO Dr. Antony Wood will be assuming the role of president and will assist in the...
Cavinder Elevator Wins 2021 Myrtle Beach Honor
Cavinder Elevator Co. has been selected for the 2021 “Best of Myrtle Beach Award” in the Elevator Service, Repair & Installation category, the company announced on July 29. Each year,...
