Accessibility
UCLA Delays Elevator Inspections
Thirty elevators in buildings belonging to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) were shown to not be inspected until more than 30 days past the permit expiration dates, Facilities Net reports....
TEI Involved in Elevators for New Museum Addition in NYC
Long Island City, NY-based TEI Group is among contactors working on the elevator system serving the seven-story, 60,000-ft2Â New Museum addition at 231 Bowery on the Lower East Side of Manhattan,...
Texas Bill Requiring Landlords to Maintain Elevators Progresses
A bill that would require landlords in Texas to keep elevators in working condition passed in the Texas Senate on May 7, KHOU 11 reported. Senator Carol Alvarado authored Senate Bill 1802, which would protect...
Savaria Acquires Western Elevator
Savaria Corp., a global leader in the accessibility industry, has announced the acquisition of Western Elevator Ltd., a premier home elevator and lift dealer based in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada....
LIFTEX 2025 To Showcase Latest Innovations in Lift Technology
 LIFTEX returns to ExCel London, on June 11-12 with a full lineup of exhibitors showcasing groundbreaking innovations that address the evolving demands of building safety, accessibility and futureproofing. The industry...
Otis Announces Team From Florida as Global Winners of Made to Move Communities Challenge
Otis announced that the team from Pembroke Pines Charter High School in Pembroke Pines, Florida is the global winner of the fifth Made to Move Communitiesâ„¢ student challenge. The Pembroke...
Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns
Senior residents of Magnolia Place apartment complex in Houston, Texas, are asking for an elevator repair solution after spending more than a week without working elevators, KHOU 11 reports. During...
Hotels Prepare to Implement Recent Elevator Code Revisions
Hotels are preparing to implement recent updates to the International Building Code (IBC) and ASME A17.1/CSA B44 elevator safety codes before the implementation deadlines, Hotel Business reports. The elevator code updates include...
NYC MTA Welcomes Modernized Elevators at Bronx Subway Station
The NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) welcomed two completely modernized elevators at the 3rd Avenue-149th Street subway station in the South Bronx on May 1. Contracted to Otis, work included...
GEE Milano to Focus on Modernization, Software and More
The Global Elevator Exhibition (GEE) Milano, planned at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy, on November 19-21, will include an exhibition platform focusing on innovations in maintenance and system upgrades...
