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BXP Postpones Construction of 27-Story Boston Office Building
Due to unfavorable financial conditions, Boston Properties (BXP) has postponed the construction of a 27-story, 660,000 ft2 office building at 171 Dartmouth Street. in Boston's Back Bay. During the company’s third-quarter...
West Hollywood Parking Structure to Get Updated Elevator
The City of West Hollywood in California will begin an elevator modernization project at the West Hollywood Park 5-Story Parking Structure located at 625 North San Vicente Boulevard in December,...
Atis Expands Footprint in Vermont Through Acquisition
ATIS has acquired the assets of Vermont Elevator Inspection Services (VEIS), according to Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, Morningstar reports. Founded...
LeCardi Named Metro Elevator VP of Modernization
James LeCardi was recently named vice president (VP) of Modernization at Metro Elevator. Based in the NYC metropolitan area, LeCardi joins Metro Elevator from Schindler, where he held roles including...
In Memoriam: Thomas Stack
Vertical-transportation consultancy VDA, Inc., announced the passing of industry pioneer Thomas Stack in November 2024. Stack was one of VDA's original four owners following the purchase from John Van Deusen...
In Memoriam: Gelestino’s Namesake Father
Donald Gelestino, father of Champion Elevator Corp. President Donald Gelestino, passed away on November 1 at home surrounding by loved ones after a period of declining health. A native of...
Seattle-Based Elevator Consulting Services Joins VDA
Vertical-transportation (VT) consultancy VDA, Inc., headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey, announced on November 11 that Elevator Consulting Services, Inc., (ECS), based in Seattle with offices in Portland, Oregon, and...
Another High Rise Greenlit In Jersey City’s Growing Downtown
Construction of a 30-story, 320-ft-tall high rise with 300 residential units in the Liberty Harbor area of downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, has been greenlit by the Jersey City Planning...
New York Build To Include Elevator Companies And Suppliers
New York Build 2025 Expo, the largest construction and design show for NYC, is set to include numerous elevator companies and suppliers. The show, planned on March 12-13, 2025, at...
NEII Provides Code Development Update
National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) provided a code development update. On the ASME A17/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, the A17 Standards Committee met in October and finalized several...
