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Elevator
New Construction

From the Start - One of the first things that happens in a new building design is to lock down the elevator core.  To assist with this important step, we will complete an elevator traffic study.  Once we determine the type of building, we will run simulations that will mimic the peak traffic specific to the demands in that type of building.  Depending on the intended use of the building that might be an incoming up-peak for an office building or a two-traffic pattern for residential applications, but we have the specific type of algorithm to model the vertical transportation for your specific building.  We will evaluate different speeds, capacities, door types and even different dispatching systems to find the optimal solution that provides the necessary level of service while minimizing the physical footprint of the elevator core.

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Code analysis – Understanding the specific needs of the local AHJ.

 

Interface with other trades (Fire Alarm, MEP, Emergency generator).

 

Type of elevator system to utilize: 

  • Traction versus Hydraulic.

  • MRL versus Conventional.

  • Service versus Freight.

  • Pre-engineered versus Custom.

  • Non-proprietary?

  • Conventional versus Destination Dispatch

 

Specification development.

 

Assist with Value Engineering.  Understanding the importance of up-front capital decisions will have on operations throughout the lifespan of the elevator equipment.

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Fire Service Access Elevators (FSAE's) – When are they required?  How many are needed?  What else is different about them?

Two-way video text messaging inside the elevators.  Is this in additional to the ADA telephone?  What else does the building need to provide to make this work?

 

Temperature and humidity control requirements of the elevators.

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Construction Administration. 

  • Request for Information (RFI’s).

  • Change order review and analysis.

  • Submittal review.

  • Progress visits.

  • Assist with inspections.

  • Punch list inspections.

  • Monitoring the handover process to the “service” department.

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