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FIRMS PARTNER TO MEASURE ELEVATOR-AD ROI POTENTIAL

Digital media company Captivate and location analytics firm Placed have partnered to better measure the return-on-investment (ROI) potential of Captivate's digital advertising, found in thousands of elevators and lobbies in 1,800 buildings in the U.S. and Canada, Streetfight reports. Using tracking data including global positioning systems and Wi-Fi, Placed will be able to discover exactly how long and how much potential customers are viewing the ads. Users of Placed's more than 150 apps would have to agree to have their data collected, because, according to Placed CEO David Shem, "it’s important to get location data the right way, where privacy isn't an issue."

ELEVATOR PROJECT FOR NYC ISLAND TRAMWAY DELAYED

The Roosevelt Island Operation Corp. (RIOC) is restarting the bid process to install a pair of glass elevators inspired by Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue Apple store at the Roosevelt Island Tramway, which spans the East River to connect Roosevelt Island and the Upper East Side, New York City (NYC), dna info reports. The facility is equipped with a narrow elevator and wheelchair lift that frequently break down. Work was originally scheduled to start in October 2016 and be finished in approximately one year, but RIOC received only three bids, two of which did not meet requirements, after issuing a request for proposals (RFP) on September 30. The RIOC plans to issue a new, simplified RFP in the next few weeks, coupled with a more aggressive marketing campaign.

DENVER OFFICE TOWER REACHING SKYWARD

1144 Fifteenth, the tallest office tower to be built in Denver since the 1980s, is nearing completion, with the building's core surpassing 32 stories and topping off anticipated by the summer, The Denver Post reports. When it's finished, the Hines-developed tower will stand 40 stories and 603 ft. at the corner of 15th and Arapahoe streets. It will be the fifth-tallest building in Denver when completed in 2018. Hines reports leasing is going well, with approximately 30% of 670,000 sq. ft. under contract.

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CTBUH’S WOOD HONORED BY ENR

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has announced that its executive director, Antony Wood, has been named among Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 25 Newsmakers of 2016 for going “above and beyond to serve the best interests of the construction industry and the public.” Specifically, Wood is recognized for his role in “propelling the global skyscraper authority into a new era.” In a biography of Wood, ENR reveals that in his “dream job,” he has initiated an original research program, expanded publications and made the CTBUH website an interactive source of data that is free to everyone. ENR editors will choose one from its “Top 25 Newsmakers” to receive its highest honor, the Award of Excellence. That person will be the subject of a cover story in the April 17-24 issue. All recipients will be celebrated on April 13 at the New York Hilton Midtown.

TWO TOWERS RISING IN NYC’S FINANCIAL DISTRICT

Two towers, a 57-story condominium building and a 30-story hotel, have risen to their sixth floors in New York City’s (NYC) Financial District, New York YIMBY reports. 1 Seaport, the condominium tower, is located at 161 Maiden Lane on the corner of South Street. Developed by Fortis Property Group and designed by Hill West Architects, the waterfront structure will have amenities on the first through fourth floors with approximately 80 residences above. Move in is anticipated in spring 2018. The SLCE Architects-designed hotel is located at 143 Fulton Street/ 26 Ann Street, taking up an entire block between Nassau Street and Broadway. Tribeca Associates is the developer of the project, set to contain approximately 300 rooms.

ELEVATORS STILL TO COME FOR SOME BANGKOK STATIONS

According to the National News Bureau of Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is “scrambling” in its efforts to install elevators for disabled people at all Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS Skytrain) stations by the end of the year. Deputy Governor Amnuay Nimmano stated the administration’s work on improving accessibility to 23 BTS Skytrain stations is incomplete (at 19 stations) due to delays. The work was initially to be completed by August 24, 2016, and included the installation of extra elevators at every station. There were problems, however, related to construction, demolition and the transfer of various public facilities, Nimmano said. A plan to accelerate the construction is to be unveiled in March.

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ALC BUYS P&R FROM DEWHURST IN AUSTRALIA

Australian Lift Components (ALC) has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in P&R Liftcars through its parent company, Dewhurst plc. One founder, Roy Peat, will retain shares in the 32-year-old East Coast lift-interior supplier. The other, Peter Hosey, is retiring following a short transitioning period. Brad Newell, general manager of ALC, explained, "The acquisition is an exciting opportunity for ALC to expand its services to the Australian lift industry and will provide customers a single point of contact for lift fixtures and interiors.”

IN MEMORIAM: JANE ROTHENBERG

Jane Rothenberg, a member of the International Association of Elevator Contractors (IAEC) during 1985-2000 and sales manager elevator products for Boston Insulated Wire & Cable Co. (BIW) (which became Draka Elevator Products, Inc.), passed away on January 14. Rothenberg participated in the annual IAEC convention, where she coordinated and hosted the BIW/Draka convention party. She is survived by her husband, Stan; sons, Marc, Rob and Dan; grandchildren, Kelly and Sean Madigan; brothers, Joe Giles and Jim Giles; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was cremated, and her ashes are to be spread at her friends’ farm in Massachusetts with a celebration of her life being held in February.

CEA MEETINGS ANNOUNCED

The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) is holding a February 2 meeting at The Clubhouse in Oak Brook, Illinois. Its guest speaker will be from Hidral USA, Inc. Another meeting will take place on March 2 with a guest speaker from ECS. For more information or to RSVP, contact CEA.

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ORONA ACQUIRES SCAN HEIS OF NORWAY

Spanish elevator manufacturer Orona recently acquired Scan Heis AS. The 26-year-old Bergen, Norway-based company manufactures elevators and components, and modernizes, repairs and runs a security service. Orona noted the transaction follows its other acquisitions in the country, where it has eight office locations and nearly 100 employees. Former Scan Heis owner Atle Helland has become its managing director. The move follows Orona's acquisitions in France, Poland, Portugal and Norway in 2016.

SHANGHAI BST DISPLAY UNVEILED, INSTALLED

Shanghai BST recently released its thin-film-transistor multimedia system BTV-9 internet-connected elevator display series, which features eight-channel TV processing, live TV broadcasting and wireless Wi-Fi-based parameter settings. The display meets China's Passenger Information System requirements and enables passengers riding a lift car to see real-time information about train operations. In cooperation with Wuhan Otis, nearly 100 BTV-9s have been installed in the panoramic lifts in 26 subway stations of Line 6 in Wuhan, China. Shanghai BST has played an active role with OEMs around the world, such as cooperating with KONE to provide user-friendly components in New York University in 2012.

OVAL RESIDENTIAL TOWERS PROPOSED IN LIVERPOOL

Prospect Capital and its partner hope to build the 27-story Ovatus 1 and 48-story Ovatus 2 residential skyscrapers near the Mersey River in Liverpool, U.K., Place North West reports. Prospect and Wilcox & Wilcox submitted a planning application in late 2016 for Ovatus 1, designed by Hodder + Partners and set to contain approximately 170 homes on Old Hall Street. Prospect expected to submit an application for Ovatus 2, with approximately 500 homes, sometime this year, although construction likely cannot start until a current tenant vacates the premises in 2020.

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CANNY AWARDED MAJOR WORK IN IRAN, RUSSIA

In line with efforts to expand overseas, Canny has won major work in Iran and Russia. The Chinese OEM is providing 101 public-transit escalators to Iran Shiraz Metro Line 1, covering 14 stations, and 25 elevators and escalators to the expansion of Yemelyanovo International Airport in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. The airport expansion is scheduled to start service this year. The Shiraz metro project follows Canny providing 191 units to the Isfahan Metro Line 1 and 24 units to Mashhad Metro Line 1. Canny states that this, along with the Shiraz metro work, establishes the company's position in the market that promises to stretch into neighboring areas such as west Asia and North Africa.

BULFINCH CROSSING UNDERWAY IN BOSTON

Construction has begun on Bulfinch Crossing, a 2.9-million-sq.-ft. mixed-use project in Boston. Commercial Property Executive reported that developers National Real Estate Advisors LLC and The HYM Investment Group LLC joined local leaders to celebrate the US$1.5-billion undertaking, beginning to transform two full city blocks downtown. Ultimately, it will feature six buildings, including the 1-million-sq.-ft.-plus One Congress office at 43 stories and the tallest apartment rental tower in Boston at 45 stories. More than 1,200 construction jobs are expected to be created for work on the development, which is expected to take five to 10 years.

MANCHESTER RESIDENTIAL TOWER GETS FUNDING, MOVES FORWARD

A US$100-million loan has been secured by Moda Living from a German bank to build a 34-story tower in the Angel Gardens development in Manchester, U.K., representing the first residential skyscraper to be built outside London since the 2008 financial crisis, About Manchester reports. The development will contain approximately 460 rental units within 520,000 sq. ft., along with amenities such as a rooftop garden, fitness areas and concierge services. It will be built in phases from 2019 to 2020. Moda Living plans to both build and operate the property.

INTERLIFT FINAL PAPER CALL, EVENT UPDATES

VFA-Interlift e.V., organizer of Interlift 2017, taking place in Augsburg, Germany, on October 17-20, has announced the proportion of new exhibitors "is unusually high among the 350 registrations received" as of January 13. In addition, it is accepting suggestions for 20-min. lectures until April 17. Topics include megacities, living spaces for the future, elevators as architectural style elements, work safety and certification as keys to encourage new skilled workers, and “Smart Elevators 4.0.”. For more information or to submit paper suggestions, visit website.

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KONE TO PROVIDE 128 UNITS FOR TRIPLA IN HELSINKI

KONE has been hired to provide 128 elevators, escalators and moving walks to Tripla, a mixed-use development spanning three city blocks at the Pasila railway station in Helsinki. The order consists of 58 MonoSpace® 700, nine MonoSpace 500, seven TranSysTM and one MotalaTM 2000 elevators; 14 TravelMasterTM 140 and 32 TravelMaster 110 escalators; and seven TravelMaster moving walks. Serving as a new transportation hub for Helsinki, Tripla will include a mall, parking garage, approximately 400 apartments, a hotel, an expanded railway station and 50,000 m2 of office space. The mall, railway station and parking garage are scheduled for delivery in 2019, with the remainder of the project delivered in 2022.

CONDO PROJECT NEARLY COMPLETE IN PHILIPPINES

Zinnia Towers, a project consisting of 40- and 45-story condominium buildings in Quezon City, the Philippines, is being delivered by DMCI Homes, with the 40-story North Tower ready for occupancy (RFO) and the South Tower topping off recently, the Manila Bulletin reports. The South Tower is set to be RFO in the final quarter of this year. The development is close to public transit and includes eight levels of parking. It is being marketed as ideal for young professionals and families, since it is near schools and offices, and situated between metro Manila and Northern Luzon.

CANARY WHARF MIXED-USE PROJECT MOVES FORWARD

The city council has recommended that London Mayor Sadiq Khan approve 41- and 16-story buildings in London’s Canary Wharf designed by Rolfe Judd that would contain more than 200 apartments and stores or other businesses, bdonline.co.uk reports. A plan submitted in 2014 for the site, at 54 Marsh Wall, had insufficient affordable housing and public space, city leaders said. In the new plan, 36% of the residential units would be "affordable." The 0.2-ha site currently houses a three-story bank/office building.

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EW 2017 PHOTO CONTEST OPEN

Entries for the 2017 ELEVATOR WORLD Photo Contest are now being accepted. Both companies and amateur photo enthusiasts are invited to participate through April 28. EW judges will first choose up to 20 finalists from each category. Those finalists will then be presented online during May, when readers will vote to decide the best of the best. Winners of each category will receive US$250 cash or the equivalent in Elevator World, Inc. educational products or advertising. Winners and runners-up from each category will be featured in the August issue of EW, highlighted online and sent a custom certificate. More information is available here, and the entry form is available here.

TRADE CENTER WOULD INCLUDE PERTH’S TALLEST SKYSCRAPER

Private developers backed by the Australian government plan to build a world trade center that includes towers of 75 and 36 stories in Perth, Australia, near the city's main railway station, msn reports. The 75-story structure would be the city's largest and tallest building, and the overall project, situated on 1.9 ha, would also have commercial, residential and entertainment components. Australian Premier Colin Barnett said he is confident the development will stimulate the economy of Perth and beyond. No timeframe was given, but the developer has begun to acquire land.

MASSPORT OBJECTS TO PROPOSED BOSTON TOWER HEIGHT

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) objects to the 775-ft. height of a 60-story tower Millennium Partners has proposed on the site of a parking garage at Winthrop Square in Boston, maintaining it would obstruct flight patterns and lead to noisy air traffic over the suburbs, The Boston Globe reports. The site is approximately two miles west of Logan International Airport. Anything taller than 710 ft. would be objected to by Massport, but Millennium Partners has suggested it can be flexible on height.

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The first edition of Elevator Engineering by Ben Abbaspour became well-known for being a complete guide regarding practical engineering. The newly released second edition is sure to do the same. This new edition includes the latest code revisions and information on new technologies. Elevator Engineering is available in both print and digital formats. To order your copy and for more information, visit http://www.elevatorbooks.com/Products/ELEVENG2/elevator-engineering-2nd-edition.aspx.

OSHA: REMOTE CAMERAS COULD ENHANCE JOBSITE SAFETY

OSHA's Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs, released in fall 2016, recommends measures such as the use of remote cameras on heavy equipment such as cranes to monitor activity and, in turn, enhance workplace safety. Chris Machut of Netarus, a company that offers the HoistCamTM remote-camera system, says that, although he knows of no elevator companies that are implementing the technology yet, it could be useful in that it would "allow the crane operator to see inside an elevator shaft during construction." Netarus' systems are used all over the country, particularly in high-rise construction.

HOTEL IN THE WORKS FOR NYC’S MIDTOWN SOUTH

A 27-story, 323-ft.-tall hotel with approximately 300 rooms is in the works at 30 West 39th Street in New York City’s (NYC) Midtown South, New York YIMBY reports. Designed by NYC hotel architect Nobutaka Ashihara, the structure would span 133,523 sq. ft. and have a restaurant and outdoor bar on the lower floors. Demolition permits for the site’s existing four-story building were filed in 2016. Fortuna Realty Group is the developer.

EW FOCUSES ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY

ELEVATOR WORLD’s April issue will focus on Energy Efficiency, including products, services and initiatives. A Continuing Education article and coverage of the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation Annual General Membership meeting will be included. Like the March issue, April will see bonus distribution at the IAEC Annual Forum. The deadline for submissions is February 15. To participate or for more information, contact the EW Editorial Department at phone: (251) 479-4514, ext. 30 or email: [email protected]. To advertise, contact ext. 38 or [email protected].

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The first edition of Elevator Engineering by Ben Abbaspour became well-known for being a complete guide regarding practical engineering. The newly released second edition is sure to do the same. This new edition includes the latest code revisions and information on new technologies. Elevator Engineering is available in both print and digital formats. To order your copy and for more information, visit http://www.elevatorbooks.com/Products/ELEVENG2/elevator-engineering-2nd-edition.aspx.

EIFFEL ELEVATORS PART OF US$320-MILLION OVERHAUL

A US$320-million, 15-year overhaul of the Eiffel Tower in Paris will include its elevator system, part of which has original 1880s components, ArchDaily reports. Otis elevators were used on the north and south pillars, with French elevators serving the others, and a hydraulic elevator completing the journey to the top. Approximately US$21 million a year will be spent on upgrades to security, efficiency and visitor comfort. Paris officials made the announcement as the city prepares to bid for the 2024 Olympic Games and the Universal Exhibition in 2025.

64-STORY RESIDENTIAL TOWER MARKS MILESTONE IN MIAMI

Brickell Flatiron, a 64-story residential tower, is forging ahead at 1001 South Miami Avenue, with a foundation pour having taken place in January, SkyRise Cities reports. Involving approximately 700 workers, 150 concrete trucks and 50 million lb. of concrete, the event marked a milestone for the latest Miami project with "Brickell" in its name. It is being developed by CMC Group and was designed by architect Luis Revuelta with interior design by Massimo Iosa Ghini and artwork by Julian Schnabel. Amenities such as a rooftop pool and resort-style spa will be plentiful in the tower, which is expected to open in 2019 and, in January, was approximately 60% sold.

30-STORY, MIXED-USE TOWER PLANNED IN BRISBANE

Lionmar Holdings Pty. Ltd. hopes to build a 30-story, 10,137-m2 tower designed by Ferro Arch Architects at 320 George Street in Brisbane, Australia, Brisbane Development reports. Plans call for 26 stories of offices, some apartments, several bars and restaurants and parking. It would take shape on the current site of strip club the Grosvenor Hotel. No timeframe was given, but landscape design is already underway.

LIFT BREAKDOWNS CURTAIL SIGMA’S SINGAPORE ACTIVITY

Malfunctioning lifts in public housing projects over the past several years have resulted in Sigma being banned from bidding on new work for Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB), The Straits Times reports. Of the HDB’s approximately 24,000 lifts, Sigma has provided an estimated 3,500. The board states the breakdowns are due to misaligned doors and sensors. Sigma, a subsidiary of Otis, says it is addressing this issue with resources and manpower, as well as putting up signage on the proper use of lifts.

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The first edition of Elevator Engineering by Ben Abbaspour became well-known for being a complete guide regarding practical engineering. The newly released second edition is sure to do the same. This new edition includes the latest code revisions and information on new technologies. Elevator Engineering is available in both print and digital formats. To order your copy and for more information, visit http://www.elevatorbooks.com/Products/ELEVENG2/elevator-engineering-2nd-edition.aspx.

CIBSE LIFTS GROUP AGM COMING UP

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Lifts Group is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Evening Meeting on February 7 at CIBSE, 222 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BS, U.K. The evening meeting will include presentations on lift maintenance by Phil Pearson of Pearson Consult Ltd. and Building Information Modeling Level 2 and methodology for delivering structured data by Paul Oakley of Building Research Establishment.

APARTMENT/RETAIL TOWER FOR DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN

Downtown Brooklyn, New York, continues to bustle with activity as a 25-28 story, 345-ft.-tall apartment building with ground-level retail is planned at 8 Nevins Street, New York YIMBY reports. The property is being developed by Adam America Real Estate, Slate Property Group and China Vanke Co. Stephen B. Jacobs Group is the architect of record. It is set to include approximately 145 apartments and 6,657 sq. ft. of retail. Buildings on the site have already been demolished, and completion of the tower is expected by the end of 2018.

SAFE ELEVATOR USAGE PART OF MUMBAI SAFETY SUMMIT

Awareness about using elevators safely was part of a January 13 rally at various sites in Mumbai, India, directed at villagers and slum dwellers, The Free Press Journal reports. Members of the Association of Elevator Companies of Maharashtra (AECM) were among the approximately 300 participants. The event largely focused on handling power safely, but also covered elevators. An AECM member observed that most elevator accidents occur because of people trying to pry doors open during power outages.

EW 2017 MEDIA KITS AVAILABLE

ELEVATOR WORLD has its 2017 media kits available for the following publications: EW, EW India, EW Turkey, EW Middle East (a new quarterly publication) and Subir & Bajar. Information for both advertising and editorial portions of the magazines are included in each updated document.

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