NEII
NEII Announces Blog’s New Name
In 2023, The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) launched a blog in which spokesperson and executive director Amy J. Blankenbiller shares a behind-the-scenes look at the organization’s work. After reviewing...
NEII DEI Team Attends Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference
Members of the National Elevator Industry, Inc.’s (NEII) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team attended the annual North America’s Building Trades Unions Tradeswomen Build Nations conference in Washington, D.C., on...
Merry and Bright
Looking at NEII’s merry past and unwrapping its bright future as the 100-year-old elevator association does its part to provide peace on earth. A Christmas Carol, the classic tale from...
In Memoriam: Kenneth Lee Moerman
Kenneth Lee Moerman of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away in September at age 85. Moerman worked for Otis Elevator Co. for 43 years, starting as a mechanic and retiring as regional...
NEII, EESF Recognize Elevator and Escalator Safety Week
To mark Elevator and Escalator Safety Week, held this year on November 13-17, the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) is hosting a Safety Challenge on its website. Participants can take...
Construction Inclusion Week To Be Held October 16-20
Construction Inclusion Week, an awareness effort to foster a more inclusive construction industry, will take place October 16-20. Organizers will provide content and curriculum for jobsites and offices with the...
NEII Recognizes Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day
National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) was among those to recognize the “detail-oriented people who take charge of maintaining building and code standards” on Building Code Staff Appreciation Day on September...
Spotlight on Opportunity
How four days at the largest gathering of America’s skilled workforce, SkillsUSA, could lead to a much-needed elevator industry transformation by Amy Blankenbiller and Dave Morgan Last year, the National...
Empire State of Mind
Navigating one of the most complex built environments to keep NYC moving safely by Philip W. Grone This year is the 170th anniversary of the 1853 Exhibition of the Industry...
This Too Shall Pass
Our focus this month is on the region of New York — and the stories poured in. Many reflected your author’s thoughts in this column over the past three-four months,...
