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AL APPOINTS WILLIAMSON CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR

After serving as Operations Development manager at London-based Amalgamated Lifts (AL) since 2014 and upon the retirement of founding Director Peter Edler, Daniel Williamson has been named construction director. He joins Simon Smith and John Brand on the board and will lead the New Installations and Major Works departments. Williamson was formerly Major Modernization Sales manager at Schindler and commercial director at Global Lift Equipment. He holds a degree in International Business, French and Spanish from Aston Business School in Birmingham, U.K.

INDIAN RAIL STATION RECEIVES ESCALATORS

Two escalators at Platform 1 of the railway station in Mysore, India, are expected to be inaugurated within the month, The Hindu reports. The escalators are intended to encourage use of a foot overbridge and reduce the dangerous practice of jaywalking. The upgrades at the southwestern Indian station are among improvements throughout the division aimed at enhancing access, particularly for elderly and disabled passengers.

TORONTO AIRPORT SUED OVER ACCESSIBILITY

Pearson International Airport in Toronto, which newKerala.com calls "the busiest in Canada," is facing at least eight lawsuits for a death and injuries, allegedly resulting from problems with wheelchair services. The defendants include operator Greater Toronto Airports Authority and various airlines and contracted companies since 2011. The suit alleges wheelchair shortages, staff errors, poor training and other types of negligence, which it said led to the aforementioned incidents. According to the source, the airport “receives approximately 80,000 requests for wheelchair assistance per month, more than most other major hub airports in North America.”

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EDMONTON FUNICULAR INTEGRAL TO CONNECTION

CTV News Edmonton has reported approximately one-third of construction work on a funicular project in Edmonton, Canada’s river valley has been completed. Once finished, the inclined lift will hold up to 20 people or up to four wheelchairs. It will be accompanied by an urban staircase, a promenade, a pedestrian bridge, a lookout and a public art piece as part of a CAD24-million (US$18.22-million) accessible connection between the city’s downtown core and river valley.

VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION AMONG CTBUH WORKING GROUPS

“Vertical Transportation” is one of two new working groups announced by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Along with “Program & Construction Management,” it has been added to 10 existing working groups, which bring together professionals in various sectors to conduct research and publish official CTBUH results. The first meetings of the groups are planned in Shenzhen, China, as part of the CTBUH 2016 Conference. Participants are asked to RSVP by October 5.

TISHMAN SPEYER’S LIC PROJECTS IN SPOTLIGHT

Fresh renderings provide a look at significant residential and office projects Tishman Speyer has underway in Long Island City (LIC), New York, New York YIMBY reports. At 28-10 Jackson Avenue, the developer has joined with H&R Real Estate Trust to build a trio of residential skyscrapers standing 43, 45 and 53 stories and containing approximately 1,900 residential units within more than 1.68 million sq. ft. At 28-07 Jackson Avenue, Tishman Speyer is building a pair of 27-story office towers containing 1.1 million sq. ft., of which 800,000 sq. ft. has been preleased. The residential buildings are scheduled for completion in 2018, the office buildings in 2019.

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LERCH BATES HIRES RUSSELL FOR NYC OFFICE

Lerch Bates Inc. has hired Tim Russell as a consultant in its Manhattan, New York City (NYC) office. Russell will provide elevator and escalator consulting for new-equipment and modernization projects and conduct due diligence studies. He will also be responsible for vertical-transportation studies and evaluations, construction services and equipment contracting documents. Holding a master's in Public Administration from Webster University and a Bachelor's of Engineering Technology from West Texas A&M University, Russell previously was senior project manager for Schindler, handling numerous notable projects in Toronto.

56 LEONARD WRAPPING UP IN NYC

Construction is completing on the 60-story, 145-unit residential tower at 56 Leonard Street at Church Street in New York City’s (NYC) Tribeca neighborhood, New York YIMBY reports. All that remains for the exterior is replacement of the construction elevator with a façade. The 821-foot-tall building’s Jenga®-like pattern of overhanging floors is prominent. Herzog & de Meuron designed the eyecatching edifice, and Alexico Group and Hines are its developers.

DEVELOPMENT WOULD TRANSFORM L.A. ARTS DISTRICT

Despite size concerns, developer SunCal of Irvine, California, is proposing a major mixed-use project that includes a pair of 58-story towers in the heart of Los Angeles' Arts District at 6th and Alameda streets, the Los Angeles Times reports. What is being called 6AM would transform the formerly down-on-its-luck neighborhood with approximately 1,730 residences, two hotels, offices, a school and public space on the site of two warehouses. The Arts District has been on the upswing in recent years, with high-end lofts, restaurants and galleries opening. Some observers said they would welcome 6AM as an antidote to the housing shortage and part of the changing, taller face of L.A.

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ELSCO GETS CANADIAN PRESENCE WITH WURTEC

ELSCO has partnered with Wurtec in the Canadian market, effective October 1. Wurtec will represent ELSCO in Canada. Wurtec will offer ELSCO’s Canadian customers localized customer service and will stock ELSCO’s roller guides and accessories at its locations in Toronto and Vancouver. ELSCO expects the partnership to result in shorter lead times, often with same-day pickup available. Its Canadian customers will also no longer need to arrange for international shipping, foreign currency transactions and cross-border formalities.

DESIGN OF HUDSON YARDS SKYSCRAPER REVEALED

New renderings show the design of 15 Hudson Yards, a 910-ft.-tall residential skyscraper coming out of the ground alongside One Manhattan West and 35 Hudson Yards in the Hudson Yards development on New York City’s (NYC) West Side, New York YIMBY reports. The images, courtesy of Related, show a Diller Scofido + Renfro Rockwell Group futuristic structure featuring a streamlined base tapering into a four-tubed, cloverlike peak. The structure will contain approximately 390 residential units. In a testament to just how significant NYC's supertall building boom is, 15 Hudson Yards will likely barely break the top 10 of the city's tallest residential buildings.

ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA ANNUAL MEETING

The Elevator Association of Minnesota held its Annual Business Meeting in St. Paul, Minnesota, on September 9. Among general business, the organization elected new board members for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, presented its annual scholarship, and heard the status of the local code and labor landscape from local inspector Bill Reinke and an educational seminar on oil filtration from Michael Johnson of Gorman Co., Inc. Newly elected board members are: Todd Tisher of All City Elevator, president; Brad Ries of EMS, vice president; Kevin Ferrie of All City Elevator, treasurer; Jim O’Laughlin of CEDES, secretary; Kathy Markwell of Elevator Advisory Group; and Kevin Bardwell of KONE.

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CANNY PROVIDING 24 ESCALATORS TO IRAN MASHHAD METRO

In line with overseas expansion efforts, Canny Elevator has been awarded a contract to provide 24 escalators to Iran Mashhad Metro Line 1. Mashhad is the second-largest city in Iran, and one of the area's top tourist attractions. Describing itself as “one of the most important suppliers of public transportation,” Canny Elevator says it has made “remarkable achievements in high-standard, strict-requirement transportation systems for major urban rail transit projects both at home and abroad through comprehensive company strength, reliable product quality and efficient customer service."

BIGGE TO ACQUIRE ALIMAK RENTAL OPERATION

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, has agreed to acquire the Atlanta-based rental operation of Alimak Group for US$2.4 million. Based in Sweden, Alimak observes "the divestment will allow a stronger focus on product sales as well as after-sales service supporting Alimak's entire product portfolio in the U.S. and Canada." Bigge said the deal, expected to close by year's end, will enhance its existing locations and expertise in the rental of construction hoists and related equipment. Alimak's rental business serves customers in France, the Benelux Union, Germany and Australia, and sells used equipment.

RESIDENTIAL TOWER REACHES SKYWARD IN HELL’S KITCHEN

Construction on a 440-ft.-tall, 42-story residential tower at 606 West 57th Street in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City has reached the sixth floor, New York YIMBY reports. Upon completion in 2018, it will be among the tallest residential buildings in Manhattan. The building will encompass 998,526 sq. ft. and boast amenities such as a dog-grooming salon and basketball court. TF Cornerstone is the developer, Architectonica is the design architect, and SLCE is the architect of record. With a façade bringing to mind a game of Tetris, the structure will contain more than 1,000 apartments, along with parking for both vehicles and bikes.

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