Many savvy elevator owners and managers make a practice of negotiating their elevator contracts to secure the best pricing and service. If you are new to negotiating elevator maintenance contracts terms, have no fear! Here are AuditMate’s Top 5 Negotiation Tips:...
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...
Elevator service contracts are built to be confusing, but not AuditMate’s SAFE service agreements. Elevator industry contracts are designed to protect the vendor and are riddled with vague, squishy language with respect to maintenance frequency, work hours, response...