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TransLink Planning Major Redesign of Burrard Station
A major capacity and public space overhaul of Vancouver’s SkyTrain Burrard Station is envisioned by TransLink, Vancouver Urbanized reported on March 31. The public transit authority has submitted a development application to...
Battersea Station’s Glass Elevator to Open Next Year
A glass elevator that will run up the inside of one of Battersea Power Station’s chimneys in London before popping up out of the top for a view will open...
Istanbul Tower Set to Welcome Visitors
Melike Altınışık Architects, designer of a recently completed telecommunications antenna and observation deck in Istanbul, has released new images of the striking tower, Designboom reported in March. The designers say they wanted...
Kapok 88 Donates Covers to Ronald McDonald Houses
Kapok 88, a supplier of protective drapes and COP covers for elevators, is providing anti-viral coverings for elevators at six Ronald McDonald houses in Europe, the company recently announced. With...
Otis Hong Kong Honored for Employee Efforts
Otis Hong Kong recently set a new company milestone when it received three employee-focused awards — Employer of Choice, Appreciation Culture and Employee Engagement — during the prestigious Employer of...
Partnership Developing Montreal Residential Tower
Quebec real estate developer Brivia Group has entered into a strategic partnership with IPSO FACTO Real Estate Fund to build the 61-story, 763-ft-tall 1 Square Phillips tower, a luxury condominium...
Hitachi Opens Residential Elevator Center in Kunming
Hitachi Elevator (China) has inaugurated a Household Elevator Urban Experience Center in Kunming, China, the company announced in March. During a gathering at the center on March 28, company President...
NAEC Names Global Education/Safety and Development Heads
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) recently named David Smarte global education and safety officer and Shannon Bates national development officer. With more than 40 years' industry experience, Smarte...
Kastle Systems Adds Touchless Protocols to Atlanta Tower
Kastle Systems has installed multiple groundbreaking protocols and technologies at the iconic Tower Place 100 building in Atlanta, the company announced on March 31. Becoming one of the first truly...
NEII Names Director of Government Affairs
Pricilla Magee joined the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) as director of government affairs on March 15. She most recently served as consumer outreach manager for the Americans Standards Institute....
