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What you need to know when it comes to upgrading your apartment building’s lift. Lifts are the backbone of any residential apartment building. Over time, ageing equipment, outdated technology and evolving safety standards make upgrading your lift not just desirable but essential. For strata lot owners in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, understanding the process and planning ahead can make the difference between a smooth upgrade and a stressful experience. 1. Why upgrade your lift? Modern lift

You might be planning a new building or upgrading an existing one, but lifts are not something to skim over. They provide a functional advantage for your building, keeping traffic flowing smoothly with safety and accessibility as a priority. Lift consultants are independent experts who assess your needs, design efficient lift systems, and guide you through the process of installation, compliance, and long-term maintenance. A lift consultant will make sure your building has a system

Imagine you’re driving into the city on a crisp Monday morning. The skyline glows in the distance, your favourite podcast is playing, and you’re making great time—until the freeway narrows. Suddenly, you’re crawling. The road, built decades ago, wasn’t designed for this volume of traffic. There aren’t enough lanes. You’re boxed in, inching forward, watching the minutes tick by. Frustration builds. You’re late. Again. Now, take that same feeling and place it inside a building.

Press Release For Immediate Release Elevating Studio and The Vertical Transportation Studio Announce Strategic Collaboration to Expand Global Reach and Expertise in Vertical Transportation Consulting Singapore / London – 02 Jun 2025 Elevating Studio, a leading global vertical transportation consultancy headquartered in Singapore with regional offices in Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, and Finland, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with The Vertical Transportation Studio Limited (The VT Studio), an established specialist consultancy based in London,

  When it comes to Vertical Transportation (VT) systems, Building Owners, Strata/MCST representatives, and other key stakeholders hold a crucial responsibility: ensuring these systems are safe, reliable, and efficient throughout their lifecycle. Whether you’re part of an MCST in Singapore, a JMB or JMC in Malaysia, a Condominium Juristic Person in Thailand, a Body Corporate in Australia, a Real Estate Services Firm / Facility Management company engaged by building owners, or a Building Developer &

Cyclone Alfred is predicted to bring large amounts of rainfall and possible flooding to many regions in Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales. In its wake, this may cause significant damage to infrastructure, including Elevators, Escalators, and Travelators which our urban cities and towns increasingly rely on. If you are an owner or manager of a building, it is crucial to act swiftly and effectively to ensure the safety and functionality of your building’s

As Cyclone Alfred approaches the southeast Queensland coast this week, residents and businesses are bracing for strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding. This severe weather event poses significant risks to infrastructure, including elevator systems, which are particularly vulnerable to water ingress, especially from lower floors into the shafts if there is flooding. Reduce Risk of Water Damage to Your Elevators – Move Elevators to Higher Floors – Seal Shaft Openings – Confirm Operation of Sump Pumps

If you are an owner in a strata title or manage strata buildings that have elevators in it, here are our top 5 tips to help you! Understand your contract Understand your obligations Understand what you are paying for Manage risk of obsolescence and end-of-life hardware Establishing a Capital Works Fund (Sinking Fund) for renewal and modernisation According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census, 16% of Australians live in apartments1 and an estimated

IOT / REMOTE MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS SOLUTIONS FOR LIFTS – EXPLANATION OF TECHNOLOGY AND BENEFITS REMOTE MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS (RM&D) SOLUTIONS FOR LIFTS OR “IOT” – HOW DOES IT WORK? A “Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics Solution”, also known as “Internet of Things” or “IoT” for elevators, is a system that continuously collects data from a lift in operation and performs analysis of the data collected for fault detection, diagnosis, and prediction of issues with the