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Each year, the Building Owners and Managers Association, which is an organization made up of commercial real estate professionals and others who work related fields, hosts a conference bringing together its members and affiliates. As a new BOMA partner, ElevatorInfo will be presenting at the BOMA International Conference & Expo 2024. This event provides a…
In the elevator industry, compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is vital to ensure that every member of the riding public has the opportunity and access to use elevators. The ADA is a comprehensive act that offers all-encompassing guidelines on how elevators must be installed and maintained, from specific height requirements and placements…
https://youtu.be/Mm_rWdHor2w For our latest installment of a series of independent signatory elevator company profiles, the ElevatorInfo media team met up with Lou James, a managing partner and co-owner of Evolution Elevator, and his wife Carla James, the company’s primary owner. Working together to manage the company as a family business along with brother Chris, sister-in-law…
Whether you’re a private building owner or manager of a commercial or residential building, choosing the right contractor is vital. Understanding what is involved in this process is important. Guaranteeing a smooth, safe ride for members of the public is paramount for anyone who is responsible for elevators. The way to guarantee this is by…
If you are the owner or manager of a multi-story building, you know about the importance of regular elevator maintenance and inspection, which is designed to keep your elevator and escalator equipment running safely and reliably. Every day, the people who live, work, attend appointments, or access services in your building rely on your building’s…
The number of elevators in use in the United States, Canada, and the rest of the world has been growing steadily in recent years, and advancements in elevator modernization have seen similar progress. Given that tens of millions of people ride elevators every day, ensuring that the traveling public is safe while riding is critically…
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…
https://vimeo.com/664399243 The Qualified Elevator Inspector Training Fund (QEITF) recently announced that its QEI Certification Program has returned to Columbia, Maryland for in-person training and certification. QEITF’s skilled instructors from across the country are thrilled to welcome students back to the classroom for their initial certification training. In addition, QEITF continues to offer continuing education (CE)…
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…
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…