You don’t want to be that guy whose elevator breaks down all of a sudden, forcing people to take the stairs, or worse, be trapped in an immobile elevator. It makes sense to always be caring for your elevator. There are some simple things to...
How often do you think about the look of your elevator? Everyone knows how important curb appeal is to a business or residential building and how important it is for the inside to match. What about the elevators in your building? Customers and tenants have...
An elevator in an building is beneficial. It is a good way of transporting equipment, guests and staff. It is a welcomed alternative to taking the stairs and it comes in handy for people who are physically challenged. It also beats carrying groceries or shopping...
In the wake of 9/11, security measures were analyzed at access point in commercial and residential buildings across the country. The results showed elevators were a consistent weak link, as they enabled access to most floors throughout the building. Since that time, elevator manufacturers and...
Most modern commercial buildings comply with accessibility guidelines. The standards were developed and put in place to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. If the building is older than 25 years, or if it fails to meet specific requirements, it may be exempt. However, elevator...