How to Find the Best Elevator Service Company If you own or manage a building with an elevator, you may struggle with finding the right elevator servicing company. How do you know that you are receiving the best possible maintenance for the best price? Here are some questions to ask before choosing a company. How…
As the owner of a commercial building with an elevator, it’s your responsibility to ensure it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This sets forth certain requirements that elevator owners must adhere to. All public accommodations are required to abide by the ADA requirements including restaurants, rental locations, recreational buildings, shopping malls, and other…
Determining the Need for a Commercial Elevator As a building owner or manager, you might be looking for ways to improve the property. One idea might be installing a new elevator. How do you know if this is a good idea? How can you determine if installing a new elevator would be beneficial? The following…
For building managers, defacement and damage to an elevator can lead to a lot of stress. Elevators have a lot of components that vandals and troublemakers like to tamper with. They can graffiti the mirrors, crack the lights, and take part in other forms of vandalism that will harm the appearance of the elevator and…
Elevators and tall buildings are a great combination. In fact, it’s hard to think of one existing without the other. The history of the elevator is nearly simultaneous with the advent of the modern high-rise. The right style of elevator is an important consideration when designing a building, and serious thought should be given to…
Elevators are too important to the success and image of a building to take for granted. An out-of-order elevator requires that people wait longer to get to the office or to their home. If there is only one elevator, they may have no choice but to use the stairs, even if they are carrying a…
If you own or manage a multi-level commercial building, you know the importance of providing reliable elevator service. As you ride the cars, you undoubtedly watch and listen for hints of mechanical issues, cab cleanliness, and ride quality. There is another factor, however, that affects the elevator experience for everyone who gets into the lift,…
As populations grow, buildings get taller. This makes elevators a necessity to move people from the ground floor to their apartment or office. Maintaining the cabin and related systems, is critical to the safety of its passengers. Elevators interact with various other building services. As a result, decisions regarding this system can impact other areas…
As the owner or manager of a commercial property, you need to keep everything running smoothly for the tenants, customers, visitors, or employees who use the building. They may barely notice when things work properly, but they become frustrated if anything breaks down. This includes an elevator that is slow, jerky, or closed for repairs.…
Many of us ride elevators every day and rarely stop to think about the technology behind this life-changing invention. These are the most interesting facts you probably don’t know about elevators. Elevators by the Numbers Absorb these mind-blowing statistics about elevators: The United States has about 700,000 elevators. The average daily elevator user goes up…