Simply Spectacular

Simply Spectacular

At HKIA, a TKE team realizes unique VT system serving the world’s longest air-side skybridge.

Evolving “Sweet Spots"

Evolving “Sweet Spots”

In this Industry Dialogue, your author catches up with Schindler Canada President Lisa Konnry.

Elevating the VW "Bulli"

Elevating the VW “Bulli”

How the 3XL elevator from Schmidt Aufzüge Medebach is integrated into the automated production process

Simply Spectacular

Simply Spectacular

At HKIA, a TKE team realizes unique VT system serving the world’s longest air-side skybridge.

The Star; image © Foster + Partners

Tower Design Includes Spiraling Gardens on Each Floor

Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed the Mori JP Tower; image © Jason O’Rear/Azabudai Hills

Japan’s Tallest Building Now Complete

Ten escalators at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street station will be replaced; photo by Tdorante10 for Wikimedia Commons.

EXP To Provide Design-Build Services for NYC MTA Escalator-Replacement Project

Yaghobi

WSP Taps Yaghobi To Lead VT Department

MOMBASA ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION FATALITY

Mombasa Elevator Construction Fatality

Sky High

Sky High

Otis elevates transportation for iconic smart building in Shanghai.

A Balancing Act

A Balancing Act

The Conflicts Between Cybersecurity and Functional Safety

Change for the Better

Change for the Better

In this Readers’ Platform, your author talks about how safer pit ladders are coming due to 2022 A17.1-B44 code.

Elevating Safety in Construction

Elevating Safety in Construction

This Product Spotlight looks at an innovative elevator entrance and hoistway protection system.

Never Compromise on Safety

Never Compromise on Safety

This Product Spotlight features a selection of reliable safety components, especially safety brakes.

Pit Safety System

Pit Safety System

This Product Spotlight focuses on a system designed to mitigate the top three causes of pit accidents.

Prioritizing Elevator Safety and Accessibility Standards

Prioritizing Elevator Safety and Accessibility Standards

In this Readers’ Platform, your author talks about the steps and equipment required to achieve ADA compliance and more.

Toward Smart Elevators — the KLEEMANN Experience

Toward Smart Elevators – the KLEEMANN Experience

With Four Innovations: Passenger Emergency Detection (PED), Electronic Shaft Measurement (ESM), G-Braille Elevator Assistance System for Visually Impaired People and Information on Safe Environment (ISE)

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Vision Plus

Elevate your expectations with the Vision Plus elevator door safety solution, an American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME) 2022

SPECIAL REGIONAL SECTION: CANADA

In the Beginning

In the Beginning

This month, we celebrate Canada, known as our “good” neighbor, in a Special Regional Section with eight articles and a feature

Inflection Point04

“Inflection Point”

Canada market trends: Skyscrapers rise, cities grow and the VT industry thrives.

Delivering Excellence - 01

Delivering Excellence

In this Project Spotlight, Atlantic Lifts Ltd. completes massive freight elevator project with time to spare.

CECA Strong01

CECA Strong

Association reflects on successes and challenges going forward.

From the Rockies to the Prairies01

From the Rockies to the Prairies

GUNN Consultants celebrates 10 years of growth in Calgary.

FImpacting the Industry01

Impacting the Industry

Adapting to meet needs, Durham College serves as a training ground for all sectors of VT.

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Seismic Requirements for New Elevator Installations in Canada

Your author offers guidance on interpreting Section 8.4 of CSA B44-13 (and onward) to determine when requirements are applicable.

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Catching Up With The Peelle Co.

This lastest on the manufacturer’s nearly 100-year-old Canadian operations in this Company Spotlight

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Educating the Next Generation of VT Technicians

Mohawk College’s Elevating Devices programs continue to grow.

The Source 2024

The Source 2024

Elevator World’s SOURCE Directory is the key reference publication for the elevator industry. The SOURCE is used worldwide by elevator contractors, architects, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, government agencies, educators, building…

New and Emerging Technology Product Spotlight & Resources

New and Emerging Technology Product Spotlight & Resources

By Elevator World | July 1, 2021

When the pandemic tightened its deadly grip on the world, the vertical-transportation (VT) industry sprang into action.

COLUMNS

Elevate Her

Elevate Her

Metrics Leaders Must Measure

Metrics Leaders Must Measure

More Questions Than Answers

More Questions Than Answers

Vertical Equipment Maintenance : A Critical Safety Task

By John W. Koshak

by John W. Koshak Abstract The Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators in the U.S. and Canada, ASME A17.1/CSA B44,…