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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…
What is Green Energy & LEED Certification? Green or renewable energy is all about sustainable power sources and technologies – such as solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, eligible biomass, and low-impact small hydroelectric sources – that ultimately minimize environmental impact. A renewable energy source may not be considered ‘green’ if, for example, some carbon emissions are…
Last spring, representatives from the International Union of Elevator Constructors attended the American Clean Power (ACP)’s Operations, Maintenance and Safety Conference in San Diego, California. https://youtu.be/R17KqwWocq4 “We've been coming to this conference for about 13 years. Today they're gathering people from all over the world,” said Carisa Barrett, National Coordinator for the Elevator Industry Work…
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…
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…
The tallest office building in Winnipeg, Manitoba is currently receiving historic elevator upgrades. In fact, the 33-story building is undergoing the largest elevator modernization project in the city’s history. The project, spearheaded by TK Elevator Canada, is quite remarkable – considering the building is Winnipeg’s tallest office building and happens to be located at what…
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…
Ever wonder what it takes to modernize the elevators in an iconic building like Chicago’s Willis Tower? As far as the workforce goes, a job of this scale certainly requires the best and the brightest. Shoutout to the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 2 brothers and sisters currently working on one of the largest…