Tip of the Season Prepare Elevators for Hurricane Season
Modernization Services Spotlight Vertical Access Podcast with Michael Balsamo
Code & Industry Trends ASME Updates, Upcoming Deadlines
Consulting Corner | Design Services Navigating Uncertainty, Finding Global Opportunity
50 Years of Chicago Elevator Inspections Celebrating a Legacy
Looking for Inspections? Expanded Coverage, Same Quality Service
Managing Maintenance Across Your Portfolio Better Oversight, Real Value with VERIFY
Seasonal Tips
Prepare Your Elevators for Hurricane Season
Elevators can be especially vulnerable to wind-driven rain, flooding, power outages, and hidden water damage, making it important to have a plan in place before severe weather arrives.
We’re sharing practical steps building owners and managers can take to help protect elevator equipment before, during, and after a hurricane. From reviewing maintenance contracts and insurance coverage to safely shutting down elevators and scheduling post-storm inspections, these proactive measures can help reduce damage, improve safety, and speed recovery.
Vertical Access Podcast: Landmarks, Logistics, and Lots of Opinions
What does it take to keep a complex elevator modernization project on track? In New York City, modernization projects can involve landmark buildings, evolving technology, contractor selection, detailed specifications, and competing client priorities. The decisions made early can have a major impact on the project’s success.
In this episode of the Vertical Access Podcast, our host sits down with NYC elevator expert Michael Balsamo to explore the challenges of modernization and why local knowledge, strong relationships, and careful planning matter.
Pennsylvania has officially adopted ASME A17.1-2016, with the new requirements taking effect December 20, 2026. The update introduces significant changes to inspection and testing requirements, including the introduction of three-year Category 3 (CAT3) testing for many elevators.
New York City's 2027 Brake Code Deadline Approaches
As the January 1, 2027 compliance deadline draws closer, building owners with affected equipment should continue evaluating modernization plans and scheduling work early. Beginning the process now can help avoid permitting, equipment, and contractor scheduling challenges as demand increases closer to the deadline.
Proactive Modernization Planning
With many elevator systems reaching the end of their expected service life, building owners are placing greater emphasis on proactive modernization planning. Early evaluations can help prioritize upgrades, improve reliability, and reduce the risk of unexpected outages while supporting long-term capital planning.
Consulting Corner | Design Services
Navigating Uncertainty, Finding Global Opportunity
London’s commercial market may be cautious, but demand hasn’t disappeared. In our latest Consulting Corner segment, Michael Muñoz shares insights from client conversations on construction costs, supplier performance, market uncertainty, and opportunities in emerging markets.
He explores how current market intelligence and thoughtful consulting can help teams make better project decisions and prepare for when activity accelerates. Watch the video segment with Muñoz and Ryan Andrews of D2E as they discuss the market and global opportunities.
Behind thousands of elevator inspections across Chicagoland are two names worth recognizing: Frank Cervone and Anthony DiBiase. We’re proud to see their story featured in Elevator World’s special Chicagoland Regional Section.
From landmark buildings and busy hospitals to O’Hare Airport and some of Chicago’s most unique spaces, Frank and Anthony have seen it all, helping build EIS into one of the city’s most trusted inspection firms along the way.
For customers, a stronger national inspection network means greater access to local expertise, expanded coverage, and the resources to support more properties across more markets. Over the past year, VDA has expanded that network through the addition of Encompass RNC and Texas QEI in Texas, ESIS in Arkansas, Central Elevator Inspections in Virginia, 1 Above Elevator Inspections in Colorado, and HKA in the western U.S.
Together, these acquisitions are helping build a stronger, more connected inspection network with the local knowledge customers value and the resources of a national organization behind it. From coast to coast, VDA continues to grow to better serve you.
Portfolio Maintenance Management: Better Oversight, Real Value with VERIFY
How confident are you that your elevator maintenance program is delivering the performance and value your portfolio needs? Greater visibility into maintenance can help building owners control costs, identify opportunities for improvement, and make more informed decisions across your properties.
Explore how independent oversight, data-driven insights, and proactive maintenance management can help simplify operations and protect long-term asset value.
Our Lunch & Learn sessions bring VDA’s elevator and escalator experts directly to your team, in person or virtually, for engaging, educational discussions on topics like design best practices, modernization planning, maintenance strategies, and why you might need a consultant by your side.
Whether you’re a property manager, building administrator, or any other type of business professional, these sessions are a great way to learn about the industry and gain practical insights straight from VDA’s consultants.
Interested in scheduling a session?
Learn more and register your team for an upcoming Lunch & Learn!
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