Focus Topics
Evacuation Lift Standardization
A look at the status of international standards that may be used for building evacuation by Ari Kattainen Keywords: UNCRPD, CEN/TS 81-76, prEN 81-76, ISO/TS 18870, ISO 8101-1, ISO 21542,...
Digitalization and Sustainability
by Adem Mert Hello, The importance of using technology in lift systems, as in many areas of our lives, is increasingly becoming more of an issue. Considering the advantages and...
Sustainability And Digitalization?
Dear readers, I want to share some of my opinions on sustainability and digitalization, which are the subjects of this issue. Sustainability and digitalization are the most popular, interesting and...
Using Digital Tools To Elevate Sustainability
by Robert Kaspersma, Claudio Donghi This paper was presented at the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Edinburgh, Scotland. Abstract In the European Union, the building sector is the...
A Remarkable Transformation
In this Project Spotlight, Stannah installs new lifts, including a firefighting lift with dedicated control features to aid fire and rescue service. submitted by Stannahimages by Our Studio and CBRE...
The Evolution and Future of Special-Operation Lifts in Modern Facilities
A look at the elevator's place in modern times and future trends by Zeidan Loutfi From the time they were invented, elevators have indeed come a long way. From a...
The Way to Better Hoistway Safety
How recent ASME code updates and industry safety best practices are helping mitigate elevator hoistway hazards by Kevin Brinkman It happened in an instant. In a video captured and shared...
Technology Redefining the Future of Elevator Installation Methods for High-Rise Buildings
A look at how the methods have progressed from the traditional to breakthrough construction technologies by Philip Hofer, Urs Püntener and Miguel Castro This paper was first presented at the...
Elevator Alarms 1870-1890
Patents provide insights into early operation concerns. Standard phrases or terms in the modern vertical-transportation (VT) industry have equally standard definitions. One such term, elevator alarm, is usually defined as...
Code-Compliant Pit Ladders
In this Product Spotlight, Smart Elevator Tech showcases new offerings. submitted by Smart Elevator Tech LLC Smart Elevator Tech LLC’s new SmartLadderTM and SmartGate LadderTM non-retractable pit ladders comply with...
