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 […]
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 […]