Individualized Attention Client-specific programs enable customized maintenance plans for each building. An initial step in selecting elevators consulting services is to look at building function, population, and demand on its elevators.
Service providers should also evaluate existing equipment, noting the manufacturers and ages of the original equipment. Technicians should also be intimately familiar with the original elevator equipment and have access to spare parts, necessary software, wiring diagrams, and other documentation.
Service providers should also work with building management to consider the plans for the building. If the owner intends to sell the building in a year or two, then a basic plan is probably a better fit than a comprehensive plan. Older equipment might require building executives to develop an asset-management plan to extend service life until funds are available to pay for upgrades.
In addition, specifics on maintenance funding should be examined. Sometimes, the terms of a lease, particularly triple-net leases, require tenants to pay for repairs and upgrades. Reputable escalator consultant service providers will do more than just meet the contract’s technical requirements. They should be willing to make recommendations for upgrades and improvements to meet current or future standards, educating customers about the industry and the latest code revisions for safety.
