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Pandemic Drives Demand
Otis India’s recent initiatives to manage new challenges are discussed. As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, we are seeing customers seek solutions driven by the challenges of the...
Era of Change
An expert discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the real estate and VT industries. Anil Dwivedi (AD), director, project management (mid-India) at Colliers International India, discussed anticipated high-rise trends in...
Team Touchless
Omega is a pioneer in non-contact elevator calls and advocates for the “Make in India” initiative. The father-and-son team of Kumar Desai, managing director, and Sameep Desai, CEO, leads Omega...
Returning After Crisis
Richie Lobert (RL), director, LML Lift Consultants, shares workplace-reentry strategies in the COVID-19 era with your author (SSP). SSP: Which workplace-reentry strategies does LML recommend, and are they relevant in...
The Green Alternative
Vasudevan Suresh (VS), chairman, IGBC, shares insights with your author (YP) on the council’s digitally launched rating system and aspects related to VT. Suresh YP: The cost differential between normal...
Conserving Resources
Roland Bechmann (RB), managing director and partner at international engineering consulting firm Werner Sobek AG, shares insights on sustainable design and VT-related aspects with your author (SSP). SSP: How would...
Elevator Safety and the Indian Market
European EN 81 standards are not a legal requirement in India, but they still represent world-beating safety quality. During my 18 years in the elevator and escalator industry, I have...
Time to Soar
Industry consultant has advice for service providers. Vertical-transportation (VT) equipment constitutes one of the most important and dynamic parts of the building. It is an arterial system and a lifeline...
Offsite Insights
Nejeeb Khan, India country head for construction giant Katerra, discusses advantages of the offsite building process in a rapidly changing world. Najeeb Khan Nejeeb Khan is country head for India...
Silver Linings
The future of elevator maintenance is in IIoT, according to Intellithink CEO The pandemic and its associated economic crisis has precipitated a contraction of incredible and unanticipated proportions. One need...
