Reviews
Cities in the Sky: The Quest To Build the World’s Tallest Skyscrapers
Architects, engineers, developers and visionaries who shaped great world cities are described in-depth. Roughly two-thirds of the way through Jason M. Barr’s new book, Cities in the Sky: The Quest...
Elevator Industry Inspection Handbook
Eighth edition contains crucial updates for accuracy and ease of use. John W. Koshak acknowledged that taking up the task of editing the latest edition of the elevator industry Inspection...
Elevator Engineering Theory & Practice
A fundamental and detailed treatment of electric elevator engineering topics Elevator industry veteran Rajaraman Krishnan offers comprehensive coverage of the engineering aspects of electric elevators in his book, Elevator Engineering...
Empowering Elevator Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
NAEC President Sean Madden keeps the reader laughing and engaged as he shares Tools, Tips & Tricks for Growing a Profitable Elevator Service Business. This year’s National Association of Elevator...
Maintenance on New Equipment Designs
Application of the Existing Maintenance Control Program to Machine-Room-Less Elevators Book’s second edition reflects ongoing changes in the elevator industry. Author John W. Koshak observes a “sea change” has occurred...
The Solutions to the Elevator: From Basics to Calculus
The author expands on his previous book meant to promote an undergraduate program in VT engineering. In 2019, Dr. Albert So authored The Elevator: From Basics to Calculus: Motor Control;...
CIBSE Guide D: Transportation systems in buildings (2020)
Chairman of document creation committee gives an overview of the many changes in this updated guide. Purpose The purpose of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Guide D is...
Defending the Company
A compilation of the popular Legal Issues column and more by Marvin A. Jacobs has been a long time coming. Defending the Company: A Compilation of General Legal Advice and...
Vertical Transportation: A Primer
New CTBUH e-book focuses on putting and keeping our industry in the minds of supertall designers. The book’s cover features escalators and elevators grouped complementarily in a mall configuration; rendering...
Elevator Troubleshooting & Repair
Study guide aimed at technicians to help prevent them getting in over their heads. David Herres’ new book, Elevator Troubleshooting & Repair: A Technician’s Certification Study Guide, was recently published...
