Category: elevator consulting
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Why Are New Hotels and Apartment Buildings Being Built With Only One Elevator?
When you are at a new hotel or multifamily building, look at the elevators or elevator ask the question quietly: how many elevator(s) are here? In a growing number of new builds,…
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Why a 25-Year-Old Elevator Can Still Be Maintained and Supported
There is a persistent assumption in commercial real estate that once an elevator reaches a certain age, it needs to be replaced. Twenty years or twenty-five years, the number varies, depending on…
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Why Your Elevator Repair Contract Needs Warranty and Performance Language
Quick Answer: An elevator repair contract should include a parts warranty for a specified period of time, a workmanship guarantee requiring correction of a repair at no cost, performance acceptance criteria defining…
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What Building Owners Should Know Before Signing an Elevator Repair Proposal
Before signing an elevator repair proposal, building owners should verify warranty terms, payment terms, and performance criteria. Learn what protections are often missing and how to avoid costly mistakes. Quick Answer: Before…
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What We Actually Find When We Open the Machine Room Door
We walked into the machine room expecting to find a routine situation. The building had a maintenance contract. They paid every month. The property manager assumed everything was current and compliant. Then…
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Is Your Elevator Service Contract Really Protecting You? The Insurance Policy Myth That Costs Building Owners Thousands
Building owners, property managers, and facility directors across the country share a common belief about their elevator service contracts. They assume that paying a monthly or annual fee for elevator maintenance is…
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Annual Elevator Budget Planning Guide: How to Forecast Costs and Avoid Financial Surprises
An effective elevator budget accounts for maintenance contracts, unplanned repairs, testing, inspections, and any other potential surprises that might arise. Without a structured annual plan, building owners face unexpected expenses that can…
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Independent Elevator Consultant Near Me: What to Look for in an Elevator Consulting Firm
Finding the Right Independent Elevator Consultant for Your Building When you’re managing or own a property with elevators and realize you need expert guidance on your elevator operations, searching for an “independent…
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How to Reduce Elevator Maintenance Costs by Without Compromising Safety: A Building Owner’s Guide
The $3,000 Monthly Question Every Building Owner Asks If you’re managing a commercial class A high-rise building, you’re likely spending $12,000 to $20,000 monthly on elevator maintenance. That’s up to $240,000 annually,…
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The Trust Paradox: Why Building Owners Place Blind Faith in Elevator Service Providers
Introduction In the world of commercial real estate and facility management, few relationships are as paradoxical as the one between buildings and their elevator service providers. Despite elevators being critical infrastructure that…