Readers’ Platform
A Discussion About Preventive-Maintenance Practices
Observations from a consultant Since 2008, your author has investigated elevator, escalator, VRC (vertical reciprocating conveyor), A10.4 personnel hoist, and even home-built elevator injury incidents, observing the conditions and causes...
Technology Is Key
Your author talks about a strategic approach to better VT design to enhance sustainability. Of the 17 United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, three are very prominent and relevant to the...
Reinvigorating the Slum’p
Legal experts explain the real estate and vertical transportation (VT) implications of the resolution to appoint new developers and permit new financial institutions for slum rehabilitation projects in Maharashtra. by...
Lessons From the Grenfell Tower Disaster
Your author describes an innovative firefighting and evacuation lift design for affordable residential towers. Introduction From Wikipedia:[1] “On 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, West...
A Brave, Smart New World
Otis and the service robot boom. by Neil Green When I envision smart cities of the future, I imagine an environment where urban mobility is seamless, sustainable and personalized through...
Office Space
Your author examines the significance of elevators while conducting an office space search in India’s National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR). by Dr. Malini Saba; photos by Gagandeep Kaur Where would we...
KONE Strives for the Top
Your author explains how globally promoted VT firm builds strength across India. KONE Elevator India is further strengthening its position as a leader in innovation and safety in the industry...
The Manufacturer-Distributor Relationship
Your author discusses the importance of relationships for retaining identity and remaining competitive as an independent. It gets more and more difficult to move within a crowded market if you...
Get With the Program!
In this Readers’ Platform, your author explains why many states are missing the mark with their elevator programs. The safety of the riding public and the industry’s workforce is the...
Challenging Our Thinking Regarding Lift Incidents
by Roger Kahler and Nicholas Pierce This paper was first presented virtually at the 12th Lift & Escalator Technologies Symposium in September 2021 and printed at the symposium website at...
