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Hydraulic Elevators Industry Forecast: Cost, Lifespan, and Maintenance Trends
Despite lower upfront costs, aging hydraulic elevators face rising maintenance expenses and callback risks. Independent oversight ensures long-term reliability and budget protection.
5 Things You Should Know About Capital Planning
5 Things You Should Know About Capital Planning
Holiday Season Preparedness for Retail Vertical Transportation
The holiday season is critical for retailers, and an elevator or escalator outage can quickly become more than an inconvenience. Proactive maintenance, strategic scheduling, capital planning, and contractor oversight can help keep your vertical transportation systems running when your stores are busiest.
The Importance of Proper Maintenance to Prevent Hoist Rope Failures
Technical Safety BC released an incident report that highlights the importance of regular and comprehensive maintenance practices. As described in the report, an elevator in New Westminster experienced a catastrophic failure of the hoist ropes.
Importance of Elevator Specialists in Reserve Fund Studies
Having an elevator specialist review the elevators in a building as part of reserve fund studies and condition assessments is crucial for ensuring appropriate financial planning of the property and identifying compliance and safety risks.
