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Is Your Elevator an Open Door? The Overlooked Cybersecurity Risks Threatening Your Building
As a building owner, you juggle countless responsibilities, from tenant satisfaction to operational efficiency and physical safety. But there’s a growing, often invisible, threat that many are still overlooking: the cybersecurity of your elevators.…
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What Are Your Options If You Cannot Modernize Your Commercial Elevator?
When your elevator service provider tells you your building’s elevator is obsolete or that modernization is the only solution, it can be an overwhelming and expensive proposition. Hearing this really leaves stakeholders in an…
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Why Elevator Oversight Requires Active Ownership
At The Elevator Consultants, we’ve seen it all, from squeaky doors to multi-million-dollar modernization projects. But few cases illustrate the importance of active involvement from building owners and managers as clearly as one recent…
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I Wish the Elevator Industry Had This
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.…
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What To Do When Your Elevator Parts Are Obsolete?
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 The technician shows up, pokes around, and finally drops the bomb: “The part you need is obsolete.”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…
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The Dangerous Illusion of Elevator Inspections: Why “Passing” Doesn’t Mean Your Equipment Is in Great Shape
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…
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Who Controls the Elevator Data?
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, covering elevators, escalators, lifts, the vast majority of…
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Why Every Building Must Stay Informed About Their Elevators And the Costly Risks of Ignoring Them
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…
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Don’t Sweep Elevator Maintenance Under the Rug: It Will Cost You More in the Long Run
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.…
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An Elevator Consulting Firm Saves You Time, Money, and Headaches
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…