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Chicagoland’s EIS Becomes Part of VDA Group

VDA Group announced on September 6 that Chicagoland-based Elevator Inspection Service Inc. (EIS) has joined the VDA family of companies. Led by President Frank Cervone and Principal Anthony J. DiBiase,...

Elevator Consultant Solutions Expanding Network

Montana-based Elevator Consultant Solutions, a network of elevator consulting companies, has announced its expansion by partnering with local elevator consultants to better serve building owners and managers across the country,...

Pavilon Promoted to KONE Sales Executive in Chicago

Eric Pavilon announced he has been promoted from senior sales consultant to sales executive at KONE in Chicago. Holding a bachelor's degree in construction management from Illinois State University, Pavilon...

EW Partners With Chicago Build, “Biggest Festival of Construction in the Midwest”

ELEVATOR WORLD is partnering with Chicago Build, an event planned on October 22-23 at McCormick Place convention center in Chicago that promises to bring together more than 30,000 architecture, engineering...

1000M, Final Skyscraper Designed by Jahn, Opens in Chicago

1000M, a 73-story, 738-unit residential skyscraper that was the last designed by legendary architect Helmet Jahn before his untimely death in 2021, opened in downtown Chicago on June 13, CBS...

CEA To Welcome Brad Hunt of Peelle as Guest Speaker

The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) plans to welcome Brad Hunt, regional sales manager for the NYC metropolitan area at The Peelle Co., as guest speaker for its June 6 meeting...

“Cities in the Sky” Book Launch Reception on May 15 in NYC

A book launch reception is planned for May 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Rizzoli Book Store at 1133 Broadway between 25th and 26th streets in Manhattan, NYC, for “Cities in...

Elevators Part of Major Renovation at JPMorgan Chase Chicago HQ

A completely renovated elevator system, including 55 cars and destination-dispatch technology, is part of the first major renovation in nearly 20 years at the 60-story JPMorgan Chase headquarters (HQ) Chase...

Chicago Elevator Assocation To Meet in April

The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) will meet April 4 at Alter Brewery in Oakbrook, Illinois. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., and public parking is available. Matt McGregor of Rath/Janus...

“Cities in the Sky: The Quest To Build the World’s Tallest Skyscrapers” To Publish in May

Rutgers University Professor Jason M. Barr tells ELEVATOR WORLD his new book, “Cities in the Sky: The Quest to Build the World’s Tallest Skyscrapers,” will be published by Scribner Books...

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

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

Armas

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