Category: elevator consulting

  • Elevator Industry Trends for 2026

    The elevator industry is a special industry unlike any other within a building with elevators – whether commercial real estate, hospital, retail, hotel, university, residential apartment, and others. It is common for…

  • How to Deal with Elevator Water Damage

    Water damage can be a significant problem for building owners, especially when it affects essential systems such as elevators. If your building’s elevator has been exposed to water, it’s crucial to take…

  • Elevator Challenges Parts Availability & Elevator Modernization

    The phrases “You need to modernize,” “We can’t get your parts,” and “Your equipment is too old” have become all too familiar for owners and managers of buildings with elevators these days.…

  • Behind-the-Scenes Value of Hiring an Elevator Consultant

    XYZ Building is a high-rise located downtown with twenty-two elevators, managed by Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones has been struggling with increasing elevator maintenance costs. He is frustrated by trying to decipher the…

  • Extravagant Prices in the Elevator Industry

    In recent years, inflated pricing has become increasingly common, raising concerns across numerous industries. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unfair pricing practices drive this trend. Unethical business practices…

  • Why Hire an Elevator Consultant

    Property managers and building owners face ever-increasing challenges in optimizing building performance while maximizing return on investment. Elevators are an integral component of modern buildings. They play a crucial role in the…

  • Elevators: An Area where Commercial Real Estate Can Cut Costs

    Empty storefronts and offices are everywhere. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing trend of offices shifting to remote work or hybrid arrangements has created unprecedented building vacancies. The…

  • 3 Ways Elevator Consulting Services Can Help in Today’s Economy

    The news is splattered with the challenges commercial buildings are facing. The post-pandemic work-at-home trend leaves commercial real estate buildings with the same operating costs as before but less revenue. The Elevator…

  • Navigating the proposal process for elevator work

    With increasing frequency, building property managers and owners are getting proposals for work to be done on their elevators. Common Questions from Building Managers When this happens, buildings can often have several…

  • Out with the Old, In with the New: Strategies for Elevator Modernization

    The lifespan of an elevator depends on many different factors, but on average, elevators can last at least 25 years. At some point, a building will need to consider if it’s time…