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Elevators play a critical role in keeping buildings safe, functional, and accessible. To ensure they continue to operate safely and efficiently, inspections and code testing must be conducted regularly by qualified personnel. The purpose of elevator inspections and testing is to extend the life, functionality, and compliance of the equipment, and most importantly, to protect…
An essential system of daily transportation, the moving walkway escorts millions of passengers to their destinations every year. As a functional, efficient and expedient way for individuals to manage the often overwhelming landscapes of major airports – as well as other pedestrian-congested hubs throughout the world – these efficient people movers provide their users with…
https://youtu.be/t7jwfzdAWaQ “We want to help them get the best service they can get - and have safe elevators for the riding public - so we're trying to spread the word about the (International Union of Elevator Constructors) IUEC, about ElevatorInfo, and about safe conveyances across the country,” said James Demmel, Assistant National Director for the…
If you are the owner or manager of an industrial or commercial building with elevators, you know how important it is to be proactive when it comes to maintenance. In the same way, you wouldn’t neglect to change flickering lightbulbs in a hallway and risk leaving your customers, clients, or tenants in the dark, you…
Elevators in commercial and residential buildings are designed to operate safely, yet accidents can still happen. If you are a building owner or manager, it is your responsibility to make sure that accidents are avoided, and that the people who rely on the vertical transportation equipment in your commercial, industrial, or private residential facility can…
“I would say they're the best in the industry,” said Tony Polotto, Senior Director of Construction and Quality Assurance for the University of Notre Dame, speaking about the IUEC elevator constructors who install, maintain, repair, and inspect the university’s vertical transportation equipment. “The mechanics that we get - the technicians and the workmanship that we…
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…
In recent weeks, there has been some exciting elevator industry news in Miami-Dade County – conveyance units at Miami International Airport (MIA), one of the busiest airports in the world, are set to undergo some substantial upgrades. After a competitive bidding process with a number of vertical transportation companies in the region, the Miami-Dade Board…