header nav1

News

Friday March 29, 2024

Loading Icon
Smart Elevators and the Internet of Things
Buildings
Monday April 13 2020

Smart Elevators and the Internet of Things

According to estimates from the World Health Organization, seven in 10 people will live in cities by 2050. Large modern cities depend on efficient and reliable...

Elevator Trends and Technologies Transforming Tall Buildings
Buildings
Wednesday February 12 2020

Elevator Trends and Technologies Transforming Tall Buildings

Our cities are getting taller. Today there are more than 250 million elevators in use worldwide. So what are some of the vertical transportation trends and...

Destination Control Systems: Accessibility on the Up
Buildings
Friday October 28 2016

Destination Control Systems: Accessibility on the Up

Passenger lift destination control systems are already appearing in buildings, but we need to consider universal design and the needs of people with disability in their...

Have Changes to Lift Requirements Improved Accessibility?
Business
Friday July 10 2015

Have Changes to Lift Requirements Improved Accessibility?

A critical component for successful movement and way-finding in any multi-storey building is a well designed system for vertical transport.

How Do We Expect People with Disabilities to Evacuate?
Strata
Monday May 18 2015

How Do We Expect People with Disabilities to Evacuate?

Australian building legislation does not currently mandate an inclusive approach to the safe evacuation of buildings.

Otis Elevator Strike Resolved
Buildings
Thursday December 18 2014

Otis Elevator Strike Resolved

Otis lift workers claimed victory on December 17 after an 8-week lockout when they voted to accept an agreement that included all but one of their...