As a property manager, I’ve dealt with my fair share of vendors, from HVAC techs to roofing crews, landscapers to plumbers. But nothing compares to the confusion, cost, and complexity of dealing with elevators. Whether you manage a commercial office tower, a retail space, a high-rise condo building, hospital system, or a hotel, you’ve probably […]
Your elevator just went down again. The technician shows up, pokes around, and finally drops the bomb: “The part you need is obsolete.” They say it could take 6 months to find a replacement if one even exists. Oh, and by the way… maybe it’s time to consider a full modernization starting at a cool […]
Every year, building owners, facility managers, and property teams breathe a collective sigh of relief when their elevators pass inspection. The state or city certified inspector signs off, the paperwork is filed, and everything seems good to go for another 12 months or the timeframe required by the authority having jurisdiction. But here’s the truth […]
The Hidden Risk That Facility Leaders Can No Longer Ignore In an age where data drives decisions, transparency equals accountability. Yet in the vertical transportation industry—elevators, escalators, lifts—the vast majority of building owners and facility managers are willingly give all control of elevator performance and code data to the very vendors they pay to maintain […]
Elevators are the lifeline of your building. Whether in a commercial high-rise, hospital, hotel, or condominium, they are essential to daily operations. Yet, many building owners and managers take a hands-off approach, assuming their elevator service provider has everything under control, which is not the case. This lack of awareness can lead to significant financial, […]
For many property managers, general managers, or facility managers, elevator maintenance issues often fall into the category of “out of sight, out of mind.” As long as the elevator is running, it is ok. Problems often go unnoticed until someone complains, an elevator breaks down, or an inspector cites a violation. Even worse, injuries can […]
The elevator industry is evolving rapidly, making it increasingly challenging for building owners and property managers to navigate. Many elevators are now over 20 years old, and the shortage of skilled technicians makes maintenance and repairs more difficult. Major OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) companies are tightening their control, limiting opportunities to work with independent service […]
When an elevator begins to show signs of aging; frequent breakdowns, slow response times, difficultly getting parts, and ability for elevator service provider to service and new safety codes—many building owners, property managers, and building engineers start to look at an elevator modernization. It is common for people to think they need a “new” elevator […]
The commercial real estate landscape has shifted dramatically. With office buildings and retailer spaces facing lower occupancy rates, building owners are grappling with a harsh reality—paying for elevator maintenance contracts negotiated when their properties were full. Elevator service providers continue to charge the same rates, despite significantly lower traffic. These contracts, designed for high usage, […]
A well-negotiated elevator maintenance service contract can save you substantial time, money, and headaches. Unfortunately, many building owners and managers fall victim to hidden fees, unclear terms, and inflexible contracts that drive up costs unnecessarily. There are strategies to negotiate better contracts and avoid hidden fees to ensure you get the best value from your […]
The Elevator Consultants is a leading elevator consulting firm helping building owners, property managers, building engineers, facility managers, and REIT’s oversee and optimize their elevator and vertical transportation assets for greater efficiency and increase bottom line. Our service offerings including elevator consulting services like elevator audits, elevator due diligence and even elevator cost reduction and elevator management services. We provide elevator service monitoring software to escalator and elevator insurance claims, not to mention other consulting services, elevator modernizations and new elevator maintenance service contracts. If you are looking for an elevator advisor, elevator expert, or elevator consulting firm, reach out today for a no obligation consultation. For those using British English call us a ‘lift consultant’.
