In the elevator industry, compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is vital to ensure that every member of the riding public has the opportunity and access to use elevators. The ADA is a comprehensive act that offers all-encompassing guidelines on how elevators must be installed and maintained, from specific height requirements and placements […] The post The Importance of ADA Compliance in the Elevator Industry appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more

For our latest installment of a series of independent signatory elevator company profiles, the ElevatorInfo media team met up with Lou James, a managing partner and co-owner of Evolution Elevator, and his wife Carla James, the company’s primary owner. Working together to manage the company as a family business along with brother Chris, sister-in-law Rosemarie, […] The post An Interview with Independent Family Business & Signatory Elevator Company Evolution Elevator appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more

Whether you’re a private building owner or manager of a commercial or residential building, choosing the right contractor is vital. Understanding what is involved in this process is important. Guaranteeing a smooth, safe ride for members of the public is paramount for anyone who is responsible for elevators. The way to guarantee this is by […] The post Hiring an Elevator Contractor: A Guide for Building Managers and Owners appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more

For 13 years, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) has been bringing together women who work in the building trades through the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference – now recognized as “the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world”. According to a recent news release from the International Union of Elevator Constructors’ Elevator Constructor Journal, over […] The post IUEC Supports Women Elevator Constructors at NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more

Installing a home elevator can increase both accessibility and convenience in a home. Home elevators can provide much-needed help for people with mobility issues as they ascend and descend stairs throughout the day. At the same time, however, home elevators can pose risks, especially when homeowners don’t take steps to educate themselves and their household […] The post Preventing Home Elevator Accidents appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more

If you are the owner or manager of a multi-story building, you know about the importance of regular elevator maintenance and inspection, which is designed to keep your elevator and escalator equipment running safely and reliably. Every day, the people who live, work, attend appointments, or access services in your building rely on your building’s […] The post The Importance of Elevator Maintenance Control Programs (MCP) for Building Owners and Managers appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more

When we talk with organized elevator apprentices and mechanics, a topic that comes up again and again is how the education they receive through the National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) – and the culture of safety the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) works to instill throughout the trade – helps them come into […] The post The IUEC Safety Committee on Improving Safety in the Elevator Industry appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more

Retired IUEC elevator constructor and United States Marine Veteran Curt Morlock is always looking for his next adventure. He credits his fulfilling retirement – specifically, being able to pursue his dream of racing solo around the world – to the lifetime guaranteed pension he received as part of his IUEC benefits package. Born and raised […] The post In Retirement, IUEC Mechanic/US Marine Veteran to Sail Global Solo Challenge appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more

Several months ago, ElevatorInfo went to Nashville and visited TriStar Elevator, an up-and-coming independent International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC)-affiliated company. With company headquarters based in Columbia, TN, TriStar elevator constructors perform construction, service, and modernization work across the middle-Tennessee area.   “We pretty much do anything at Tristar,” said Roman Sensing, an adjuster/modernization/construction mechanic […] The post Education, Safety, Benefits: An Interview with TriStar Elevator Mechanics appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Elevator Constructor journal. For over 10 years, the International Union of Elevator Constructors has been a proud member of the Global Power Trade Unions (GPTU), an international organization of power trade workers which includes those working in the electrical trade and the conveyance industry. (In many […] The post IUEC Proud to Host the 2023 Global Power Trade Unions Conference appeared first on ElevatorInfo ..read more