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When evaluating a building for repositioning, owners typically focus on the obvious questions first. Does the floorplate work? Is the structure sound? What upgrades will the building systems require One element that’s often overlooked is the elevator system.
Pennsylvania just gave the entire industry a case study in what happens when an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) lets a code sit too long. The Commonwealth ran on the ASME A17.1 2000 edition, with the 2002 addenda bolted on, for the better part of two decades while neighboring states moved forward. Now it’s finally transitioning to the 2016 edition, and the size of that jump is a lesson in itself.
By Michael P. Walsh, Vice President, Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC) For decades, elevators have been the quiet backbone in the construction…
By Michael Walsh, Vice President, Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC)In construction, success is often measured in percent complete, square footage delivered,…
LED lighting may be efficient, but it’s falling short in elevator spaces. Learn why—and how to fix it—in this expert article by STOBG’s Michael Walsh.
In the latest episode of Ask the Expert, series, Michael Walsh, Vice President of Elevator Construction Consultants at STO Building Group, shares key insights into elevator system planning, coordination, and innovation. From design-phase red flags to the rise of AI-powered elevators, Walsh breaks down strategies that keep projects on schedule and performing at their best.