The Most Fascinating Lift Designs In The World
There are so many spectacular, unique and fascinating lift designs occupying buildings throughout the world, either out of necessity or as an architectural centrepiece in themselves.
HS2 Station Lifts Contract Awarded
A massive new contract has been awarded by HS2 for the lifts and escalators at four major stations on the high speed network.
Essential Tips For Lift Safety
We look at some tips to make sure that your business does not fail when it comes to lift safety.
What To Do If You’re Trapped In A Lift
If you’re unfortunate to be stuck in a lift when it breaks down, do you know what to do, and importantly what not to do?
Sudbury Hill Tube Station Goes Step-Free With New Lifts
Sudbury Hill Underground Station, on the Piccadilly Line, has become the latest tube station to go step-free, following the construction of passenger lifts to platforms. Intelligent Transport reports that the completion of the work at the station means that the total number of step-free stations on London’s Underground network now stands at 90. As well […]
Lift Hygiene Tips For COVID-19
Protecting your tenants, visitors, employees and customers should always be a priority. Lifts are one of the most frequently used forms of motorised transportation in the world, and can potentially become a hotspot for contamination.
What Was The First Office Building In The World With A Lift System?
Whilst the passenger lift system received arguably its most important innovation and safety demonstration in 1854 with Elisha Otis’ heart-stopping cut rope, it would take a while for the system to be incorporated into building designs.
The World’s Tallest Lift Is Not In The World’s Tallest Building
The world’s tallest lift travels over quadruple the distance at a significantly faster rate and was constructed over 30 years before the Khalifa was finally topped out.
Whitechapel Station reopens at last
New passenger lifts are among the many enhancements passengers will be able to enjoy following the long-awaited reopening of Whitechapel Station in east London.
Lift Requirements To Be Aware Of In The Equality Act
The Equality Act 2010, which was previously covered under the Disability Discrimination Act, is designed to legally protect people in the workplace and wider society from unfair treatment.