Elevator Careers

What Building Owners Get Wrong About Elevators… That May Cost Millions: LIVE BROADCAST


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In this live episode, I met with Matt Jackson and Jose Perez from Blackstone Elevator Consulting, a rapidly growing firm focused on helping building owners, property managers, investors navigate some of the most complex and expensive challenges in vertical transportation. Matt, the company's founder, brings more than 16 years of experience in elevator consulting, modernization planning,  maintenance evaluation and capital planning with a strong reputation for helping clients reduce risk and make smarter long-term decisions. Joining him is Jose Perez, regional vice president for the Midwest, whose background spans consulting, modernization, planning, maintenance audits, service agreements, and equipment evaluations with experience at firms including VDA, Schindler, TK, and Urban Elevator. We discussed how building owners can avoid costly mistakes in elevator management and implement creative solutions.

Chapters:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Elevator Consulting and Industry Challenges
  • 01:27 Market Trends and Modernization Insights
  • 04:43 Understanding Deferred Maintenance and Cost Implications
  • 10:13 Navigating Elevator Modernization Estimates
  • 12:44 Creative Solutions in Elevator Upgrades
  • 20:12 Building Strong Contractor Relationships
  • 29:42 The Importance of Communication in Contractor Relationships
  • 34:01 The Importance of Communication and Relationships
  • 35:28 Budgeting Strategies in the Elevator Industry
  • 37:29 Navigating Elevator Service Contracts
  • 39:39 Building Trust with Contractors
  • 42:18 Creating Fair Contracts for All Parties
  • 45:40 The Role of Consultants in the Industry
  • 48:06 Common Mistakes Made by Building Owners
  • 49:42 Understanding Contract Expectations
  • 53:16 Misconceptions About Modernization
  • 55:36 Rapid Fire Insights on the Industry


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Elevator CareersBy Matt Allred