In 1870, the first office building to feature an elevator was built by the Otis Elevator Company. It was based on hydraulics. But,...

Escalators are one of the heroes of modern commercial spaces, efficiently moving people between floors. However, like any machine, they...

Elevators, a revolutionary invention celebrated as one of the most significant advancements in human history, have undergone diverse...

NEW ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION (Vertical Transportation) As a building manager or owner, having once top-of-the-line elevator equipment that...

Elevator Safety Guidelines While elevators are generally considered safe, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recommends...

If your hydraulic elevator has been in operation for over two decades, or your overhead traction elevator has hit the three-decade mark,...

Please note: As of January 1, 2022, PVT inspections are referred to as Periodic Inspections. This change effects all building owners in...

VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS: As a building manager or owner, it is easy to understand the frustration that arises when your once...

The invention of the elevator is heralded as one of the most consequential advancements in human history. The earliest versions of...

Vertical Systems Analysis has created this key information blog for property owners and property managers to help ensure that their...

Just like your car, elevator parts can wear out over the time your elevator is in service. The length of in-service time can vary based...

The new DOB code is effective as of 01-01-22. It covers both elevators and escalators as well as other conveying systems. Effective on...

VSA Consulting provides a number of Elevator Consulting services NEW ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION (Vertical Transportation) As a building...

For project managers and building owners, knowing when to modernize or replace an elevator is an intricate decision. Even with yearly...

If your building hydraulic elevator is over 20 years old, or your overhead traction elevator is 30 years old, it is likely time for an...

As a property manager or building owner, scheduling periodic maintenance on your vertical transportation is crucial for passenger safety....

Feasibility Studies VSA Consulting provides feasibility studies. This is where building layouts and drawings are reviewed to determine...

VSA Consulting provides a number of vertical transportation services. Check the link above to review all of them, but we are providing an...

As a building owner or building manager, there comes a time when just making costly repairs to your vertical transportation is no longer...

Note: PVT inspections are now referred to as Periodic Inspections and took effect on January 1, 2022. PVT Inspections are now as of...