Category: commercial elevator
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Why Are New Hotels and Apartment Buildings Being Built With Only One Elevator?
Key Takeaways for Building Owners and Asset Managers Code vs. reality: Building codes generally permit a single elevator in mid-rise hotels and multifamily below the high-rise threshold, but code minimum does not…
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What Your Elevator Report Is Not Telling You
You commissioned a report and hired a professional elevator consulting firm. An elevator consultant came to your building, walked the equipment, and produced a multi-page document with photographs, condition ratings, and a…
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What Are the Hidden Risks in My Current Elevator Maintenance Contract?
Elevators are one of the most critical systems in any commercial building, but few property managers, facility engineers, or asset managers truly understand what is in their elevator maintenance contract until there…
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How Can I Tell If an Elevator Repair Quote Is Fair?
If you’ve ever opened an elevator repair quote and thought, “Is this really necessary?” or “Why is this costing me $18,000?” then you’re not alone. At The Elevator Consultants, we hear this…
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When Elevators Become a Mystery: Common Problems and Smart Solutions for Building Owners & Facility Managers
Wondering why your elevator keeps shutting down and whether you’re being overcharged for repairs? You’re not alone. These are common frustrations across commercial buildings, hospitals, hotels, retailer, and residential towers. The good…
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Which elevator company is the best?
There is no single best elevator company. The right choice depends on your building’s equipment, your needs, and your budget. The four global majors, Otis, Schindler, KONE, and TK Elevator, lead on…
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When were elevators invented?
There is no single date that captures every kind of elevator development. The question can refer to lifting equipment, a safety innovation or a passenger installation. For the Otis milestones often associated…
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Basic Guide to Commercial Elevators
Key Takeaways for Building Owners and Facility Managers Cost benchmarks: New commercial elevator installation and modernization both typically run $125,000 to over $550,000 per unit, driven by drive type, travel height, cab…
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Who Is Responsible When Your Elevator Fails Inspection?
In the world of vertical transportation, keeping abreast of the myriad of compliance requirements across various jurisdictions is akin to navigating a complex labyrinth. With hundreds of “Authorities Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ), each…