“There is no typical modernization project,” says senior elevator consultant, Cory Hunter, currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Whether it’s a two or three-stop hydraulic elevator in a commercial office or a 30-stop mid-rise building. They all seem to have a different challenge.” What is typical is how ATIS consultants approach each project. “We like …
An increase in incidents prompts this examination and explanation of door protection devices. (Originally printed in Elevator World.) by Frank Fletcher, Jill Sweeney and Michael Fagan We have observed a trend in personal injuries and the litigation-support business regarding elevator noncontact, infrared door detectors, aka “door detectors.” These devices were introduced in the early 1990s …
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Industry Forecast by Frank Fletcher & Michael Fagan. The demise of the hydraulic elevator was forecast with the introduction of the MRL traction Elevator. Yet despite this new conveyance design, the hydraulic elevator is again beginning to thrive in the US market. The threat of replacement by the MRL traction elevator is waning. Hydraulic elevators …
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ATIS Elevator Consultant – Region: West T. +1 510-691-2497 E. jsweeny@atis.com Jill is a skilled professional consultant with 20 years’ experience in the industry providing business development and project management. Her background in conveyance and construction projects has honed her excellent communications. As a litigation analyst, Jill has served commercial, university, and government building owners with unique …
ATIS Elevator Consultant – Region: West T. +1 561-329-9276 E. fgozukizil@atis.com Frank has 40 years’ experience in the elevator industry. He has a rich history that includes working in some of New York City’s most iconic buildings, such as the Empire State building, the Chrysler building, Macy’s Herald Square, and others. He served as Assistant Chief …
ATIS Elevator Consultant – Region: West T: +1 510-468-4601 E: ffletcher@atis.com Frank has worked for some of the biggest elevator service companies in the US – which is why he is thrilled to be part of independent consulting firm ATIS. According to Frank, the sales quotas and vague contracts that dominate the elevator business these days really …
ATIS Elevator Consultant – Region: West T: +1 314-668-7287 E: mfagan@atis.com Michael Fagan is a nationally recognized expert elevator consultant with 50 + years of industry experience in elevator design, construction, modernization, maintenance and repair. For over 24 years, Michael has been an expert witness in federal, state and municipal courts. As a Certified Forensic Litigation …
The Deadline for Florida’s DLM Code is Approaching How to avoid code violations and costly blanket proposals Florida has adopted a critical safety requirement for all elevators to prevent operation when door contact circuits are faulty. By January 1, 2024, all Florida elevators must be equipped with a Door Lock Monitoring (DLM) system which keeps …
ATIS Elevator Consultant – Region: Midwest T. +1 314-688-7363 E. zperry@atis.com As an elevator consultant and professional engineer, Zach provides engineering support and solutions for our clients’ building conveyance needs. With a focus on modernizations and new installations, he offers consulting services to a wide variety of customers, including condominium owners, state agencies, hospitals, universities, and hotels. …
ATIS Elevator Consultant – Region: Southeast T. +1 980-214-6473 E. chunter@atis.com Senior Consultant Cory Hunter joined the ATIS team in 2022, bringing two decades of engineering and vertical transportation consulting experience, including projects in federal, municipal, office, university, and healthcare buildings. Hunter is consulting on elevator design, modernization, maintenance, and due diligence throughout the Southeast and East Coast. Based out …