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The top three reasons why facilities professionals modernize their elevators.
When does an elevator need modernization?
What should you expect from an elevator consultant?
What key questions should be answered when a consultant evaluates existing maintenance?
If existing maintenance is acceptable, here are some indisputable reasons to modernize.
How do I find a qualified elevator consultant?
Click here to see the many resources our web site offers to improve your elevator maintenance
Here are the top three reasons why facilities professionals modernize their elevators
Improved performance.
Enhanced aesthetics.
Code compliance.
When does an elevator need modernization?
You should consider modernization if your building's elevator systems are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Excessive trouble calls and tenant complaints.
Trouble calls are beginning to cost you tenants and / or extra fees for after hour trouble calls.
Accidents or potential for accidents
Your elevator lacks many safety features available on new equipment. One accident may cost you ten times the cost of making the necessary repairs and upgrades.
Your elevator equipment is unable to handle building traffic requests. Tenants are moving out of the building or will not ride on elevator equipment. Non ADA-compliant elevators / Old equipment - ADA is the law and not complying with this requirement can involve expensive lawsuits.
Learn how to perform your own ADA elevator evaluation and learn how to get Uncle Sam to pay for you ADA upgrade.
Equipment has reached an age where elevator companies can no longer put equipment under a full maintenance contract. In addition, replacement parts are no longer available and are replaced by used or rebuilt parts to keep equipment running.
What should you expect from elevator consultants?
Elevator consultants provide vertical transportation design, evaluation and consulting services for clients who design, own or manage buildings and facilities involving elevators/lifts, escalators, moving walkways, etc. Consultants will evaluate your current system and provide solutions that are effective and capable of optimizing value of your present elevator system. In addition, they will also provide the building owner with the latest and most proven technologies and techniques. Experienced consultants offer system design and evaluation producing solutions for high-rise and complex systems including modernization and redesign. Consultants add value by remaining independent of elevator companies and by providing the owner with the following elevator system solutions.
Best use of clients' purchasing power
Maximize existing system potential
Present plans and specifications
Optimize most effective system cost, space and installation timetable
Evaluate and plan related traffic circulation
Assist owner with the latest and most proven technologies and techniques
Add expertise in power quality, energy management
Eliminate unnecessary requirements
Provide unique system designs when needed
Emergency Phone Monitoring: Let one company handle all of your emergency elevator communication needs and save up to 60%.
What key questions should be answered when a consultant evaluates existing maintenance?
When consultants evaluate existing maintenance the general goal is to indicate why system performance may be off and what major components are at risk. Sometimes maintenance and not modernization is needed. Consultants identify what particular tune-ups and repair and replacement work should be performed under the existing maintenance agreement. They also identify what enhancement can be made to the elevator contractor's maintenance processes. Some elevator systems may require or advocate more comprehensive evaluation or testing for certain components. Additional evaluations and measurements using traffic analysis can be performed to estimate present performance Vs original installation specifications. Consultant will be able to tell you if a modernization is needed and to what degree, including, what the pros and cons.
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If existing maintenance is acceptable here are some indisputable reasons to modernize?
Can operating costs can be reduced?
Can reliability and safety can be improved, principally for deteriorated situation of maintenance and repair?
Is it possible to change system to adjust to changes in tenant occupancy or improve system to meet government mandates? (See free ADA survey) In addition to evaluations consultants can assist in services for bidding and consolidating elevator maintenance agreements for individual or multiple buildings.
How to find a good elevator consultant?
Every day many people depend on the safe and reliable operations of the buildings vertical transportation system. It is of critical importance to the owners, Management Company and ultimately to the tenants and visitors who travel throughout these buildings each day. Hiring an experienced consultant is an essential if you want to meet your buildings vertical transportation requirements. A consultant will improve ride quality and reduce energy consumption, properly mix vintage equipment with new codes and components they'll also help plan timing and phasing, and provide assistance to building owners and Management Company.
But here's where your troubles can begin... There has literally been an explosion of vertical transportation consultants selling their services to building owners and property managers. And sifting through them all to find one who is qualified and talented enough to comply with all national, local codes and jurisdiction is a challenge in itself and must be taken into account when selecting a consultant. But that's where we can help... We have built a directory of consultants that we highly recommend and if you'd like your buildings vertical transportation system evaluated by someone who knows exactly what they're doing! They are truly the best in the business. They know many people depend on the safe and reliable operation of the buildings vertical transportation system and its critical importance to the owners and Management Company. The consultants we recommend are very customer service oriented, they're efficient, creative. If you would like our help in finding a qualified consultant visit our elevator consultant directory.
Hopefully the recommendations we've made here will help you understand what to expect from an elevator consultant. If there is a question that you have that isn't mentioned here, please don't hesitate to contact us. Chances are, we know the answer! Contact our customer support team at information@elevatorsource.com or give us a call at 1-801-299-9897. All the best in your elevator management ventures!
ElevatorSource provides an elevator consultant directory for the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
(Answers Listed Below)
The top three reasons why facilities professionals modernize their elevators.
When does an elevator need modernization?
What should you expect from an elevator consultant?
What key questions should be answered when a consultant evaluates existing maintenance?
If existing maintenance is acceptable, here are some indisputable reasons to modernize.
How do I find a qualified elevator consultant?
Click here to see the many resources our web site offers to improve your elevator maintenance
Here are the top three reasons why facilities professionals modernize their elevators
Improved performance.
Enhanced aesthetics.
Code compliance.
When does an elevator need modernization?
You should consider modernization if your building's elevator systems are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Excessive trouble calls and tenant complaints.
Trouble calls are beginning to cost you tenants and / or extra fees for after hour trouble calls.
Accidents or potential for accidents
Your elevator lacks many safety features available on new equipment. One accident may cost you ten times the cost of making the necessary repairs and upgrades.
Your elevator equipment is unable to handle building traffic requests. Tenants are moving out of the building or will not ride on elevator equipment. Non ADA-compliant elevators / Old equipment - ADA is the law and not complying with this requirement can involve expensive lawsuits.
Learn how to perform your own ADA elevator evaluation and learn how to get Uncle Sam to pay for you ADA upgrade.
Equipment has reached an age where elevator companies can no longer put equipment under a full maintenance contract. In addition, replacement parts are no longer available and are replaced by used or rebuilt parts to keep equipment running.
What should you expect from elevator consultants?
Elevator consultants provide vertical transportation design, evaluation and consulting services for clients who design, own or manage buildings and facilities involving elevators/lifts, escalators, moving walkways, etc. Consultants will evaluate your current system and provide solutions that are effective and capable of optimizing value of your present elevator system. In addition, they will also provide the building owner with the latest and most proven technologies and techniques. Experienced consultants offer system design and evaluation producing solutions for high-rise and complex systems including modernization and redesign. Consultants add value by remaining independent of elevator companies and by providing the owner with the following elevator system solutions.
Best use of clients' purchasing power
Maximize existing system potential
Present plans and specifications
Optimize most effective system cost, space and installation timetable
Evaluate and plan related traffic circulation
Assist owner with the latest and most proven technologies and techniques
Add expertise in power quality, energy management
Eliminate unnecessary requirements
Provide unique system designs when needed
Emergency Phone Monitoring: Let one company handle all of your emergency elevator communication needs and save up to 60%.
What key questions should be answered when a consultant evaluates existing maintenance?
When consultants evaluate existing maintenance the general goal is to indicate why system performance may be off and what major components are at risk. Sometimes maintenance and not modernization is needed. Consultants identify what particular tune-ups and repair and replacement work should be performed under the existing maintenance agreement. They also identify what enhancement can be made to the elevator contractor's maintenance processes. Some elevator systems may require or advocate more comprehensive evaluation or testing for certain components. Additional evaluations and measurements using traffic analysis can be performed to estimate present performance Vs original installation specifications. Consultant will be able to tell you if a modernization is needed and to what degree, including, what the pros and cons.
Currently paying for elevator phone lines? Reduce your elevator phone line costs by 35% and improve safety.
If existing maintenance is acceptable here are some indisputable reasons to modernize?
Can operating costs can be reduced?
Can reliability and safety can be improved, principally for deteriorated situation of maintenance and repair?
Is it possible to change system to adjust to changes in tenant occupancy or improve system to meet government mandates? (See free ADA survey) In addition to evaluations consultants can assist in services for bidding and consolidating elevator maintenance agreements for individual or multiple buildings.
How to find a good elevator consultant?
Every day many people depend on the safe and reliable operations of the buildings vertical transportation system. It is of critical importance to the owners, Management Company and ultimately to the tenants and visitors who travel throughout these buildings each day. Hiring an experienced consultant is an essential if you want to meet your buildings vertical transportation requirements. A consultant will improve ride quality and reduce energy consumption, properly mix vintage equipment with new codes and components they'll also help plan timing and phasing, and provide assistance to building owners and Management Company.
But here's where your troubles can begin... There has literally been an explosion of vertical transportation consultants selling their services to building owners and property managers. And sifting through them all to find one who is qualified and talented enough to comply with all national, local codes and jurisdiction is a challenge in itself and must be taken into account when selecting a consultant. But that's where we can help... We have built a directory of consultants that we highly recommend and if you'd like your buildings vertical transportation system evaluated by someone who knows exactly what they're doing! They are truly the best in the business. They know many people depend on the safe and reliable operation of the buildings vertical transportation system and its critical importance to the owners and Management Company. The consultants we recommend are very customer service oriented, they're efficient, creative. If you would like our help in finding a qualified consultant visit our elevator consultant directory.
Hopefully the recommendations we've made here will help you understand what to expect from an elevator consultant. If there is a question that you have that isn't mentioned here, please don't hesitate to contact us. Chances are, we know the answer! Contact our customer support team at information@elevatorsource.com or give us a call at 1-801-299-9897. All the best in your elevator management ventures!
ElevatorSource provides an elevator consultant directory for the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Tips on hiring elevator consultants and when to modernize
Elevator consultants bring expertise and experience and these tips will help you understand what to expect and when to modernize
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