Miami
Miami-Dade County Leaders Budget US$20 Million for VT Repairs
Leaders in Miami-Dade County, Florida, have put US$20 million in this year’s proposed budget for repairs to the vertical-transportation (VT) system serving Metrorail and Metromover platforms, CBS News reports. Miami-Dade...
Plans Revealed for Citadel’s New Supertall Miami HQ
Plans and renderings have been revealed for financial services firm Citadel’s new global headquarters (HQ) at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive in Miami, a supertall structure with 54 floors that stands...
Direct-Entry Residential Elevators Gaining Popularity in the U.S.
A symbol of privacy, exclusivity and efficiency, direct-entry elevators to transport residents straight to their homes in luxury towers are gaining popularity in the U.S., says the architect who pioneered...
Blackstone Elevator Consulting Names Caputa VP for Southeast
Miami-headquartered Blackstone Elevator Consulting has named Michael Caputa regional vice president (VP) for the Southeast. Blackstone observed that Caputa's extensive experience and exceptional leadership qualities make him a valuable addition...
Largest Independent VT Company in NYC, TEI Group, Takes on Southeast
TEI Group, the largest independent vertical-transportation (VT) company in the NYC metropolitan area, in March announced its expansion into the U.S. Southeast with the opening of Florida headquarters in Tampa....
TKE U.S. Project Manager Among Speakers at CTBUH 2024 Americas Conference
TK Elevator (TKE) U.S. Project Manager Milica Rojas is among those scheduled to speak at the “Future Downtown: Density and Resiliency in Cities Across the Americas” Council on Tall Buildings...
MIA VT Work Underway During Holiday Travel Rush
Travelers navigating Miami International Airport (MIA) during the holiday travel rush are finding vertical-transportation (VT) equipment out of service, Bollyinside reports. Fifty elevators, escalators and moving walkways are currently undergoing...
Wurtec Miami Welcomes New Manager
Toledo, Ohio-headquartered Wurtec has announced the hire of Miami Branch Manager Freddy Kasper. He brings more than 20 years of experience in retail management and a proven track record of...
CTBUH 2024 Americas Conference Planned for February
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2024 Americas Conference, Future Downtown: Density and Resiliency in American Cities, will be held on February 22-23 in Miami, Florida. The...
Miami High-Rise Office Receives Unanimous Approval
New York-headquartered architectural practice Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) has announced the approval of Tower 36, a 635-ft luxury office adjacent to Miami, Florida’s Design District. The tallest in the neighborhood,...
