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Modernizing of an elevator is a strategic step that involves careful planning, capital investment, and understanding of the need. The task focuses on the replacement of components instead of a full replacement to ensure smooth working and functionality.

We’ve all been stuck in an elevator at one point in our lives where those ten seconds felt like an eternity. The elevator probably had someone who wouldn't stop talking or had crowds that were standing too close. The truth is that in a small space like an elevator, there are several things that start to feel amplified as soon as you step in.

In 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Acts set forth Standards for Acceptable Design for all new buildings and building alterations. These codes were updated in 2010. The premise behind the regulations is that all buildings should be accessible to people with disabilities.

Elevators may seem like a staple in commercial buildings, but not every company has one. While a commercial elevator is not a necessity, they can benefit certain types of commercial buildings more than others. Since an elevator is a potentially large investment, consider these factors to tell if a commercial elevator is right for your building.

There has been a recent change in the New York City (NYC) Department of Buildings (DOB) Building Code, which must be addressed by January 1, 2020, for elevators to be in compliance with ASME A17.3. This code change has enormous implications; in fact, the provision impacts up to 40,000 elevators out of the 65,000 throughout the city. It addresses a spcific safety issue: that an elevator car will never move with its doors open. Unfortunately, that hasn’t always proved true.