Tag: Elevators

elevator service

The Top 8 Questions To Ask Your Elevator Service Company

Facility managers should be confident that their elevator service provider has the proper licensing, training, and skills.
Elevator Purifiers

Science Behind The Necessity Of Elevator Purifiers

The science behind air purifiers and why you need one in all your commercial elevators.
touchless elevator

Why The Time Is Right To Consider Touchless Elevators

Historically, the focus of elevator improvements has been on reliability and efficiency. With COVID-19, these still important aspects have given way to a focus on touchless elevator technologies.
touchpoints

Electrical Industry Group Shares eBook On Limiting Touchpoints In Buildings

Powering Chicago, the voice of the unionized electrical industry in and around Chicago, highlights technologies to create "The Contactless Office".
elevators

Elevators In The Wake Of COVID-19

In addition to the now-familiar precautions we should take, elevator technologies are helping people be safe as they transition back to normal routines.
Elevator Call System Smartphone Application

Touch Free Elevator Call System Smartphone App

The Elevator Call System from Mitsubishi Electric US gives users the ability to call an elevator remotely from anywhere in the building, utilizing an intuitive, user-friendly interface.
physical access

BOMA Releases Guidance Document On Building Re-entry After COVID-19

The Building Owners and Managers Association International shares steps for: planning and preparation; social distancing and PPE; common areas; elevators; security; janitorial; and mechanical systems.

Empire State Building 102nd Floor Observatory Renovation Completed

The centerpiece of the 102nd Floor renovation was replacing the old windows with 360-degree floor-to-ceiling windows offering unobstructed, panoramic views of the city.
robotics interface platform

thyssenkrupp Launches Robotics Interface Platform

Incorporating the elevator interface with delivery robots allows them to move freely throughout hotels, hospitals and other buildings.
vertical transportation

Vertical Transportation: Keep It Moving Through The Building

When it comes to vertical transportation, prevent downtime and foster safety with regular inspections of elevator and escalator systems.
Salesforce

Schindler Elevators In Salesforce Tower

The company’s elevators in this San Francisco high-rise are equipped with technology that will shut the equipment down if an earthquake of more than 3 on the Richter scale is detected.
elevator

National Elevator Industry, Inc. Announces 2019 Board of Directors

The new leadership team for the elevator industry association will serve a one-year term.
elevator safety

Elevator Safety: The Rule Of Three

NEII illustrates how building transportation codes and standards provide the necessary foundation for safety and innovation, enabling modern cities to reach new heights.
elevators

The Effects Of Regenerative Elevators On Generators

Although recent advancements in technology have made elevators more energy efficient than ever, regenerative type of drives in elevators can prevent a building’s generator from performing its essential job.
access control

2019 SOLUTIONS For FM: Mercury Security Offers An Open Access Control Platform

The LP Series Intelligent Controllers from Mercury Security provides a next generation advanced access control platform that runs on embedded Linux. The company’s President, Matt Barnette, elaborates on its capabilities.
elevator maintenance

What Is An Elevator Maintenance Agreement?

There’s a lot riding on the reliability and effectiveness of your elevator maintenance plan. Make sure you thoroughly understand what the agreement states and how much liability you have.
elevator safety

Elevators And Code Compliance: A Short Story

The theme for 2018 Building Safety Month, taking place during the month of May, is "Building Codes Save Lives." And that includes building codes for elevator safety.
elevators

Otis Launches Its Signature Service

An enhanced suite of offerings from Otis, manufacturer and maintainer of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, will provide a higher level of customized service.
AGILE Elevator Enhancements From thyssenkrupp

AGILE Elevator Enhancements From thyssenkrupp

The new AGILE elevator enhancement package improves passenger wait and travel times in a safer, more personalized environment.
SunTrust Park

UTC Climate, Controls & Security Brands In Play At SunTrust Park

The new Atlanta Braves ballpark opened in April 2017, operating with products from the Carrier, Automated Logic, Edwards, Otis Elevator brands.
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.
Optimizing operations, Hybrid Office

View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar

In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.