Elevators seldom make headlines in the daily newspapers, but there’s always something new happening in the elevator industry. You may be interested to read from our selected list of articles about elevators and escalators.
These articles are mostly about innovation and safety awareness. But they also include coverage of some of the rare tragic incidents that occur in elevators and elevator shafts.
Unless you live in a town that does not have any tall buildings and you have never traveled outside of said town before, you've most likely ridden on many elevators. For most people, this is the norm. You get in when the doors open, push your floor button, and then exit. Even though this is something you've done many times, it's possible that you've been violating basic elevator etiquette without realizing it.
Read MoreAre you being watched when you’re riding an elevator? Have you ever been concerned about your privacy while riding an elevator? Do you think about the fact that there may be surveillance cameras recording you? Are you aware of your rights and if you even have any in such a public place? Here is some information regarding elevators and your privacy.
Read MoreDamage and vandalism can cause a number of headaches for any building manager. Elevators have so many parts that it could be looked upon as a troublemaker’s dream. Whether it be messing around with buttons, graffiti on the walls, or vandalism can leave a nasty mark on the reputation of the building and the elevator cab itself. How can we deter situations like these?
Read MoreElevators have been around for centuries yet there’s very little about them that has changed. Now a days we just modernize the amazing invention that has changed our cities as we know it. Technology has and continues to change the world. Are you reading this on a mobile device? Well guess what, that cellphone didn’t exist a decade ago. The first elevator in New York was put into service in 1853 and since then, not much has changed.
Read More2017 to 2018 was a year of growth within the elevator industry. There were new innovations that could transform the way elevators operate as well as changes in construction and how elevators are serviced. We’ve transitioned from smart and “green” elevators to elevators that can be connected to the internet.
Read MoreAn estimated 10% of the country’s elevators are located in New York State. Of that ten percent, majority of elevators operate in New York City. Most of the population relies on elevators and other mechanical modes of transportation to get us to and from work then back home safely.
Read MoreAt the former John Hancock Center in Chicago, six passengers boarded an elevator at the Signature Room Bar on the 95thfloor. Not long after the passengers boarded, a cable broke and the car plummeted 84 floors; finally stopping at the 11th floor.
Read MoreThe most common elevator in the world is simply a metal box that brings you up and down. Not many people understand how many other elevator designs are out there, thus making these designs extremely creative and unexpected. This article highlights some of the most interesting lifts that show that moving up and down doesn’t have to happen inside the typical metal box design.
Read MoreSomething that it is important for property owners to understand is that there are many different types and classes of elevators that are recommended for certain buildings, as well as the size/types of loads that they will be carrying. For example, taller buildings require cable elevators, otherwise known as traction elevators.
Read MoreEver since the beginning, humans have sought out ways for vertical transportation that can help transport passengers and freight. The devices used for the transport of goods up and down represent the first elevators.
Read MoreBack in May of 2017, a tech company based in Japan had successfully developed the world’s fastest elevator. The company, Hitachi, created a high-speed elevator that reached a speed of 4,133 feet per minute! This elevator goes a whopping 47 miles per hour. During a test run of the elevator at the CTF Finance Center, a 1739 feet tall skyscraper, the elevator was going at a record-breaking speed.
Read MoreBack in 236 B.C.E there was Archimedes who hooked some pulleys to a big wooden box and began to pull, thus creating an elevator! Created from locally sourced and produced materials, his person- powered invention is the distant ancestor of new eco-friendly elevators used all around the world today.
Read MoreAn escalator is one type of vertical transportation that is basically in the form of a moving staircase that carries people through floors of a building. An escalator consists of a motor driven chain made up of individually linked steps on a track which cycle on another set of tracks that help to keep them horizontal.
Read MoreCitywide Elevator Consulting provides clients the peace of mind that comes from knowing every aspect of their vertical transportation system is safe and compliant with industry codes and regulations. CEC has expertise in servicing nationwide brands to standardize their vertical transportation using our national standards and centralized data management.
Read MoreCitywide Elevator Consulting provides world class elevator and escalator solutions unmatched in our industry. We specialize in a full range of services for all types of vertical transportation including new construction and modernization of major hotels, universities, government facilities, commercial and residential buildings, and retail locations. CEC wants you to know the truth when it comes to elevators!
Read MoreCitywide Elevator Consulting focuses on more than just elevators. Escalators are just as essential in today’s society! CEC specializes in a full range of services for ALL types of vertical transportation including new construction and modernization of major hotels, universities, government facilities, commercial and residential buildings and retail locations.
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