Consulting

TÜV Rheinland to Acquire ABB U.K.’s Engineering Consultancy

TÜV Rheinland, which offers test technical systems and products around the world, recently announced an agreement to acquire ABB U.K.’s technical engineering consultancy, part of ABB’s Energy Industries division. Expected...

Clarkson + Varick Secures Major Modernization Job in California

Signaling its West Coast growth, NYC-based consultancy Clarkson + Varick has secured a major elevator modernization job at Shoreline Square, a 20-story office building completed in downtown Long Beach, California,...

Lerch Bates Announces Management Moves and More

Lerch Bates (LB), a rapidly growing consultancy based in Englewood, Colorado, recently announced management moves, new hires and expanded offices. In NYC, LB named 13-year industry veteran Andrew Yawger as...

In Memoriam: Roger Irvin

Roger Irvin, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on December 6, at the age of 75. Irvin started in the elevator industry in 1965 with K.M. White Elevator based in...

Neto Transitions from Lerch Bates to VDA

Joe Neto, who has more than 32 years' vertical-transportation industry experience, recently transitioned from NYC area vice president for Lerch Bates to vice president — NYC area key accounts —...

Save the Dates: IAEC Forum in Las Vegas

The International Association of Elevator Consultants (IAEC) reminds interested parties to save the dates of May 23-26, 2023, for the IAEC Forum 2023 in Las Vegas. New professional members will...

2022 Ellies Award Winners and Runners-Up Announced

Congratulations to the 2022 Ellies Award winners and runners-up. Each was announced live on stage at the education pavilion during the NAEC Fall Convention & Exposition last week, where winners...

Industry Veteran Launches Elev8 Elevator Consultancy

Eric Burket, who has more than 24 years' experience in the vertical-transportation (VT) industry, announces the launch of Elev8 elevator consultancy, serving clients in the Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina;...

GUNN Consultants Opens Toronto Office

Vertical-transportation consultancy GUNN Consultants recently opened an office in Toronto to better support clients and projects. The Toronto team consists of President and CEO Eric Peterson, Client Relations Manager Lilliane...

LeGrand Jr. Promoted to LB California Area Manager

Gary LeGrand Jr. has been promoted to area manager for Lerch Bates (LB) California, the company announced. With broad experience in the elevator industry, including seven years of sales experience...