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 […]

Strategic Approaches for Bidding Out an Elevator Maintenance Service Contract

Bidding out an elevator maintenance contract is a critical process that, when handled effectively, can enhance the safety, performance, and longevity of your building’s vertical transportation systems. A strategic approach that includes defining a building-specific scope of work, establishing service levels, and outlining clear performance indicators will protect your building’s interests and optimize service outcomes. […]

The Value of an Elevator Audit: Ensuring Safety, Efficiency, and Cost Control

Why an Elevator Audit Matters For building with elevators, moving people and goods are critical to a buildings smooth and efficient operations. An elevator audit, also referred to as an elevator survey, elevator assessment, or elevator performance audit, provides a comprehensive review of your elevator system’s condition and the quality of service you’re receiving. Unlike […]

Understanding MRL Elevators: Efficiency and Innovation for Modern Buildings

Introduction to MRL Elevators Machine Room-Less (MRL) elevators are transforming vertical transportation in buildings. Designed without a traditional machine room, MRL elevators fit into building layouts, conserving space while offering a slight advantage in energy-efficient operation. Available in both traction and hydraulic models, MRL elevators provide a solution that is increasingly favored in commercial, residential, […]