Understanding the Implications of Installing Proprietary Elevator Equipment: A Case Study

Elevator installations are needed for almost all new buildings over two stories not only for code but also for convenience of people accessing and using the building, The choice of elevator equipment can have significant long-term impacts on maintenance, costs, and functionality. One major decision developers face is whether to install proprietary or non-proprietary equipment. […]

The True Cost of Elevator Systems: An Analysis of Proprietary vs. Non-Proprietary Solutions

In the world of commercial real estate and building management, a building cannot be built without vertical transportation. The choice between proprietary and non-proprietary elevator systems can have significant long-term financial implications for a project. The Elevator Consultants hopes to shed light on the costs associated with both options, providing building owners, developers, and facility […]

The Critical Importance of Regular Elevator Maintenance in Hotels: Ensuring Smooth Operations and Guest Satisfaction

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, elevators have a crucial yet often overlooked role in ensuring guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. For hotel general managers and staff, the constant focus on creating exceptional guest experiences can sometimes overshadow the importance of regular elevator maintenance and it should. The guest is the most important aspect of […]

Trapped in a Box: The Psychology of Elevator Entrapment and Why We Keep Riding

Whenever you go into a high-rise building whether a hotel, office building, hospital, or retail you will likely take an elevator, it just cannot be avoided, elevators have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. They deliver us effortlessly between floors, saving time and energy to our destination. But what happens when an elevator […]

Why Are People Paying for Elevator Maintenance Services and Not Receiving the Service?

In the complex world of building management, where safety and operational efficiency are critical. It is surprising how many property owners and managers are consistently paying for elevator maintenance services but rarely receiving elevator maintenance. It makes you wonder these questions; Why does this happen, and why do people allow it to continue? This issue […]

The Hidden Costs of Neglected Elevator Maintenance: A Wake-Up Call for Building Owners

In the world of building management, few things are as crucial yet often overlooked as elevator maintenance. As a building owner or manager, you may question the value of your elevator maintenance contract, especially if you’ve noticed a lack of service visits. This industry-wide issue is more than just an inconvenience it’s a ticking time […]

How Long Should an Elevator Be Out of Service?

Elevators are the lifelines for all buildings, serving as vital conduits for vertical transportation. In an ideal world, they should never be out of service, except for routine maintenance, repairs whether scheduled or unexpected and authority having jurisdiction inspections. Yet, building managers and owners frequently question, “How long can an elevator be out of service?” […]

Elevator History: A Journey Through History and Technology

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 Defying Gravity Elevators possess the ability to carry thousands of pounds skyward in a matter of seconds, seamlessly defying gravity in the process. Origins in […]