How Much Does an Elevator Cost?

The cost of an elevator varies widely depending on multiple factors, including the building type, operational needs, usage, life cycle requirements, number of floors, budget, location, new installation, modernization, and required features. Whether you’re installing a new elevator or modernizing an elevator in an office building, residential high-rise, hospital, hotel, or mixed-use development, each application […]

Which elevator company is the best?

When it comes to elevators, building owners and property managers often ask: “Which elevator company is the best?” The answer depends on various factors, including your building’s specific needs, the type of equipment installed, and the services required. Whether you’re seeking routine maintenance, modernization, or new installations, understanding the strengths and limitations of major and […]

Evaluating Elevator Maintenance Proposals

Elevator consultants specialize in analyzing repair proposals and determining their necessity and coverage. Their unbiased, expert assessments provide clarity, ensuring you’re not paying for repairs you don’t need or may be covered in your elevator maintenance service contract. An elevator consultant evaluates the condition of your equipment, assess compliance including performance, and offer recommendations based […]

Elevator Electrical Surges: What Should I Do?

Electrical surges can cause significant damage to elevator systems, leading to costly repairs, downtime, and confusion about who’s responsible and how did it happen. Was it truly an electrical surge, or just equipment failure? Who bears the liability, property management, the elevator service provider, or someone else? How do you prove the cause? And most […]

Elevator Service Provider Contracts: Auto-Renewal Traps

Managing elevators is a critical responsibility for property managers, building owners, and engineers. Yet, many find themselves trapped in auto-renewal clauses or evergreen clauses within elevator maintenance service contracts which are clauses that silently lock them into long-term agreements riddled with escalating costs, reduced flexibility, and stagnant service quality. There are game-changing solutions that can […]

When were elevators invented

The convenience and ease of taking an elevator up and down in a building are usually taken for granted. However, the elevator today is a marvel of modern technology. Elevators possess the ability to carry thousands of pounds skyward in a matter of seconds, seamlessly defying gravity in the process. A Brief History of Elevators […]

What is an Elevator Consultant? And How to use an Elevator Consultant.

Elevators and escalators are integral to buildings, providing seamless vertical transportation for all users; tenants, employees, and visitors. When issues arise whether mechanical failures, interpreting invoices, understanding proposals, reviewing contracts, parts availability, compliance concerns, or maintenance challenges building owners often turn to specialists known as elevator consultants. But what exactly does an elevator consultant do, […]

Essential Elevator FAQs: Your Guide to Vertical Transportation and Compliance

Understanding elevators and their systems is essential for maintaining safety, reliability, and compliance in buildings. Whether you’re a building manager, property owner, property manager, or tenant, this FAQ provides answers to some common elevator-related questions. What Is Vertical Transportation? Vertical transportation refers to the movement of people or goods between different levels of a building […]

When and How to Modernize Elevators: Your Complete Guide by a Vertical Transportation Consultant

Elevator modernization is a critical and difficult decision for any building. Whether driven by aging equipment, equipment problems, user satisfaction, or new code compliance mandates from the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), understanding when to modernize, how to proceed, and what alternatives exist can save both time and money. Let’s break down the key aspects […]