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A Procedure To Estimate Elevator Energy Consumption Using Traffic Simulation

Numerical examples show practical application.  by Janne Sorsa This paper was presented at Elevcon 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic. Key words: Elevator, energy consumption, simulation  Abstract Current methods estimate the...

Elevator Wire Ropes Inspection: Regulations, State of the Art, Statistics

by Bruno Vusini, Daniel Rossi and Tommaso Bertani  KEY WORDS: Magnetic, rope, monitoring, safety  This paper was presented at Elevcon 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic. Abstract The traction cables of...

Inside the Future of the Elevator Workforce

How the SkillsUSA Conference is an integral part of developing a talent pipeline for our industry Every summer, SkillsUSA hosts its National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a weeklong event...

Remote Elevator Monitoring

A comprehensive look The subject of remote elevator monitoring requires careful consideration of all consequences associated with the use of this technology. Ensuring that the technology enhances the safety of...

Transformation on the Beach

Cavinder Elevator completes one-of-a-kind redesign in PCB, Florida. Cavinder Elevator Co., Inc., serving the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, recently celebrated completion of an elevator conversion at the...

Access BDD Supports 101 Mobility With Flow X Installation

A solution for safety and independence submitted by Access BDD Access BDD, in conjunction with one of its North American business partners — 101 Mobility — helped a New Jersey...

2024 Lift Industry Opportunities and Challenges

Turning obstacles into success submitted by Mainteny As the lift industry evolves, 2024 brings both significant challenges and exciting opportunities. While companies face a shortage of skilled labour, high energy...

UKCW London 2024

Famous faces and big brands come together as the U.K.’s largest built environment event makes welcome return to capital. The U.K.’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week...

A VT Conversation in London

KONE’s Head of Major Projects in Great Britain talks VT trends and sustainability Samu Salmelin Samu Salmelin, KONE’s Head of Major Projects in Great Britain, joined the company in Finland...

Adaptive Reuse in Tall Buildings

A look at the topic from a U.K. perspective  images by Hilson Moran The U.K. chapter of the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) organised an evening conference...