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North Carolina short-term rental property owners have a little over two months to implement improved safety standards for residential elevators included in legislation signed by Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday. Cooper signed House Bill 619, sponsored by Rep. Timothy Moffitt, R-Henderson, to require owners of vacation cottages or similar short-term rentals to implement measures to…
Whether you are interested in a new elevator installation, modernization or routine maintenance, you’ll want the elevator mechanics responsible for the job to be the best trained, knowledgeable, safe, and professional. The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) can provide you with the help you seek. When you choose to work with an IUEC-affiliated elevator…
The Associated Press recently reported on the advancement of legislation in the state Senate that is paramount to an invaluable principle that is at the core of work conducted in the elevator industry safety standards. The bill dictates that all elevators in cottages and/or related short-term housing rentals will be required to have space guards…
https://vimeo.com/723453019 Quality Elevator is a proud signatory company. Jim Snider (VP, Quality Elevator) recently sat down with ElevatorInfo to talk about his company’s journey and what makes his workforce one of the best in the industry. Jim came from the field and understands what it takes to become a talented elevator technician. During the interview,…
Miami International Airport replaces Elevator Service provider after investigative reporter uncovered major safety concerns, according to Local 10 News in South Florida. Per a recent letter from Miami-Dade County, Oracle Elevator will no longer be providing service to Miami International Airport or Port Miami. The contract termination is effective June 10. Read more about the…
https://vimeo.com/677417675 Former IUEC Local 1 member and current elevator company owner Louis James argues that nothing comes before safety – both the safety of workers and the elevator-riding public. Lou’s company, Evolution Elevator & Escalator Corp, prioritizes safety and on-the-job training. In the following video, he talks about workers going home to their families at…
IUEC General President Frank Christensen recently released a statement in response to a recall announcement coming from three residential elevator companies. In his statement, the union leader warns that children pinned between interior and exterior elevator doors have been hurt and even lost their lives when the elevator car moves. He argues that the door…
In a letter to Airbnb, Vrbo, and other vacation rental companies, CPSC urged each party to issue warnings and take other steps to address safety issues associated with some residential elevators. We believe that if stakeholders work together to come up with a smart, collaborative solution, it could help ensure residential elevators are safe…
https://vimeo.com/666779735 So, what exactly does an elevator modernization project look like in the Willis Tower – a building with 110 elevators? Just like your car, elevators only last so long. Check out this video – featuring Willis Tower Director of Operations and Construction Barbara Hickey, Otis Elevator Project Supervisor Patrick Eagan, and International Union of…
Check out New York YIMBY article for incredible photos of Skyline Tower – the tallest skyscraper in Long Island City and all of Queens. In the elevator trade, it’s clear that the sky is truly the limit! Skyline Tower: Photo by Michael Young