Consultants

CTBUH 2024 International Conference Attendees Include VT Experts

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has released a list of the nearly 800 people planning to attend the CTBUH 2024 International Conference in London and Paris...

VDA Acquires Canada’s GUNN Consultants

East Hanover, New Jersey-headquartered VDA, Inc. announced on July 9 it has acquired Canada-based vertical-transportation (VT) consultancy GUNN Consultants. GUNN was founded in 1983 as an engineering consulting firm specializing...

VT Consultancy VDA Announces Strategic Restructuring

Gavin Campbell, CEO of East Hanover, NJ-headquartered vertical-transportation (VT) consulting and inspection provider VDA, Inc., has announced a strategic restructuring to support its strategy as it continues to grow. VDA...

Carnevale Joins LB as Senior Consultant — Strategic Accounts

Mick Carnevale, a vertical-transportation industry professional with nearly 20 years' experience, has joined Lerch Bates Inc. (LB) as senior consultant — Strategic Accounts, Carnevale announced. Carnevale returns to LB (he...

Planned Toronto Supertalls Spur Concerns About Elevator Wait Times

Buildings taller than 300 m, also known as supertalls, are set to multiply in Toronto, and some observers are concerned they will be under-elevatored, since neither the province of Ontario...

In Memoriam: Peter Lycett

Peter Lycett, former managing director at London's International Lift Equipment Ltd. (ILE), passed away in November 2023 at age 55. Lycett was in the industry for 37 years (1985-2022), and...

VDA Hires Broom To Help Guide Sales and Business Development

Vertical-transportation (VT) consultancy VDA, Inc. (VDA) has announced the hire of Steve Broom. With more than 20 years' VT industry experience, Broom joins a team of executives responsible for targeted...

LECS UK Launches LECS UAE in Dubai

LECS UK, a leading independent lift and escalator engineering consultancy, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the official launch of LECS UAE, based in Dubai. LECS CEO...

ATIS Welcomes Industry Veterans Robertson and Tragash

St. Louis-headquartered vertical-transportation (VT) consulting firm ATIS has announced the addition of industry veterans Steve Robertson and Eric Tragash. Robertson spent 38 years in all facets of the VT industry,...

Blackstone Elevator Consulting Names Caputa VP for Southeast

Miami-headquartered Blackstone Elevator Consulting has named Michael Caputa regional vice president (VP) for the Southeast. Blackstone observed that Caputa's extensive experience and exceptional leadership qualities make him a valuable addition...