The New Era of Lift Modernisation in Australia: ELRI™, Smart Tech, and Compliance Transform Decisions
A Turning Point for Aging Lifts Many lifts in Australian buildings are 20, 30, even 40 years old, well beyond the typical 20–25-year lifespan during which reliability declines. For portfolio directors, facilities managers, strata committees, and owners’ corporations, elevator modernisation is no longer a “someday” project; it’s a pressing priority. In 2025, a perfect storm […]
How about a few hours in pitch-dark solitary confinement?
The idea may appeal to the yogis among us, but no one wants to be trapped in a pitch-dark lift with no light or emergency phone. The chances of this happening to you are not as remote as you may think. As lift consultants, more than 20% of lifts we inspect have no emergency light […]
How Hiring a Lift Consultant Saves Money
My business partner and I recently participated in a strata industry owner’s event where we enjoyed fielding lots of interesting questions, but there was one question, in particular, that stood out. “How much does it cost to hire a lift consultant?” Too often, the concepts of costs and investments are confused. Sure, you need to […]
While most have welcomed the NBN rollout, lift owners are somewhat less welcoming…
The reason? … Current lift emergency phone technology will be made redundant with the new NBN services, and lift owners will need to invest in new wireless technology and services to remain compliant. Existing lift phones use analogue technology and rely on line voltage from the service provider (e.g. the Telstra or Optus land line), […]
A guideline to strata owners’ responsibilities
At A recent seminar, I ran through Strata Owners’ responsibilities when it comes to lifts. Several delegates asked me to put up the list on our website, so here we go…… A. General (Fair Trading & State/Territory Authority) Ensure that the plant is registered, maintained and is safe for both users and workers. Paramount to […]