Sierra Stonich At the outset of my facilities maintenance career, my elevator vendor was my favorite vendor. From the technician, to the sales representative, to the superintendent and the office staff – dealing with my vendor was fun, and they were all people I...
Seeking Value in Your Elevator Maintenance Contract Many people assume that all elevator service is the same and that selecting the lowest price is the obvious way to go. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you choose your maintenance vendor on price...
Code Authority Inspections Unfortunately, every jurisdiction handles elevator inspections and elevator inspection reports differently. As a result, this is an area that can cause a lot of confusion for elevator owners about how to make sure they are in compliance and...
Man, I’ll tell you that the old school ways were great but were they better? NO WAY, NO HOW! I am an old-school guy. Ask anyone who knows me. I Wash my truck in the driveway Saturday mornings; I read the (printed) newspaper every day; I even change my own oil. Yup,...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COMPANY FOR THE JOB What is the best way to evaluate a potential elevator/escalator service provider? Do you consider size, route density in your area, quality and expertise of the technicians, and responsiveness to callbacks? All these things are...
