If you manage property in NYC, consider this your friendly countdown: JAN 1, 2027. Let’s get you up to code on time and on budget. Jan 1, 2027, is closer than it looks!

Champion Elevator, a leading independent elevator company, today announced an exciting transition in its executive leadership team designed to honor its entrepreneurial roots while strengthening its foundation for future growth and service excellence.

While knowing whether or not your building requires a passenger elevator may be fairly straightforward, knowing if a freight elevator or service elevator is needed may be a bit more complicated. It’s important to note that the requirement for freight and service elevators doesn’t invalidate your need for passenger elevators. These are additional elevators used to transport material goods and employees for certain types of buildings or businesses.

Passed in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, is a set of regulations intended to make spaces more accessible for Americans living with disabilities. These accommodations are intended to prevent discrimination based on disability and allow people with disabilities to comfortably and successfully participate in society.

Passenger Elevators vs. Freight Elevators: What’s the Difference?

Elevator modernization is the process of updating critical elevator components to keep up with new technology, improve elevator efficiency, and enhance passenger safety. Modernization is less expensive than a complete elevator replacement and decreases energy usage while improving property value, making it a sound investment for your elevator system.

The difference between commercial elevators vs. residential elevators may seem straightforward, but a few specificities define each type of elevator.