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A robot automates elevator installation

 

Schindler—which manufactures and installs elevators, escalators, and moving walkways—has created a robot called R.I.S.E. (robotic installation system for elevators) to help install lifts in high-rise buildings.

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Sep 7, 2011

KSS Architects wins AIA NJ design award

The project was one of three to win the award in the category of Architectural/Non-Residential. 

Apr 18, 2011

Greening and Upgrading Today’s Vertical Transport Systems

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW/SD learning units by studying this article and passing the online exam.

Oct 13, 2010

Tower commemorates Lewis & Clark’s historic expedition

The $4.8 million Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford, Ill., commemorates explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark at the point where their trek to the Pacific Ocean began—the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.

Sep 13, 2010

Luxury hotel and residences planned for Osaka

The first InterContinental hotel in Osaka and the first InterContinental residences in Japan are…
Aug 11, 2010

Performance-based Safety Code seeks to enhance new elevator technology

An elevator’s condition invariably makes a statement about a building. Basic functionality is…
Aug 11, 2010

CTBUH conference on future of tall buildings set for October 22-23, 2009 in Chicago

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2009 Conference, "Evolution of the…
Aug 11, 2010

SimplexGrinnell introduces Simplex 4003 Emergency Communications voice control panel at NFPA

CHICAGO, Ill. (June 8, 2009) – SimplexGrinnell, a leader in fire and life-safety systems, is…
Aug 11, 2010

Building Systems commissioning and retro-commissioning training program: Chicago, September 23, 2009

Building Systems: Commissioning and Retro-commissioning Presenter: Rebecca Ellis, P.E., LEED AP…
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