Elevators are integral to all commercial buildings, hospitals, hotels, retail spaces, and residential complexes. Yet, many property owners, engineers and managers unknowingly make costly mistakes that inflate elevator expenses. Understanding these pitfalls is essential to maintaining budget control and ensuring safe, efficient vertical transportation. The five most common mistakes that lead to inflated elevator costs […]
Imagine this: You’re managing a property with an elevator system installed a little over ten years ago. It runs smoothly, but you receive a notice from your elevator service provider stating that the system is obsolete and no longer supported. Then a few months later the elevator service company informs you that a crucial part […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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