In modern buildings, vertical transportation includes elevators and escalators plus conveyances such as moving walkways, lifts, and dumbwaiters. As you can see, vertical transportation represents a valuable building asset and also requires a large amount of time, energy, and cost. Managing this asset properly is critical to a solid bottom line. Many building owners, property managers, facility managers, and engineers are justifiably concerned about cost, performance, and safety, and realize quickly that they need help.
As an independent vertical transportation consultant – that’s what we do best. The Elevator Consultants offers vertical transportation consulting on all systems and provides expert services across the entire platform of vertical transportation units to meet your building’s needs.
Much like an elevator system, all modes of vertical transportation require regular preventative maintenance service in order to ensure the highest level of safety and uninterrupted operation. All ASME A17.1 code requirements must be followed as well as additional Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. Planning and execution can be complicated and knowing the specific codes requires expertise.
Start with how people and goods move through your building
A passenger elevator, service lift, escalator and moving walkway solve different movement needs. Define who and what must move, between which levels, at what times and with which access requirements. Then assess equipment capacity, location, traffic patterns and maintenance access together.
For an existing building, identify waiting lines, conflicts between passenger use and deliveries, and routes affected when equipment is unavailable. For a design project, resolve these questions before the equipment schedule and building layout are fixed. Explore design and new construction consulting.
Consulting Services
When a vertical transportation firm, such as The Elevator Consultants, is engaged they represent the building owner’s best interest. The Elevator Consultants works for ownership to address the building or portfolio’s goals and needs.
Some services include:
- Elevator modernizations
- Due diligence for acquisition and disposition
- Maintenance bid specifications
- Elevator audits
- New design specifications
- Traffic analysis
- Code compliance plus ADA evaluation and compliance
The Elevator Consultants services prolong equipment life, and reduce cost while increasing safety. Everything is performed according to industry best practices.
The result is a rapid ROI for services rendered.
Next Steps
When an organization owns multiple buildings in different cities or countries, it can be difficult to get a handle on costs, understand the current state of the equipment, and develop a plan that keeps safety in mind and prolongs the equipment’s life. A contract with a vertical transportation consulting firm addresses your concerns as we focus on reducing costs and monitoring maintenance service providers. Peace of mind comes from having an expert advocate who works with you to ensure contracted services are being performed, and costs presented to owners are in line with industry norms and best practices.
Reach out today for a consultation. With offices throughout the United States, our elevator experts serve the globe.
With decades of vertical transportation consulting experience, The Elevator Consultants can help.