Lifts and escalators

Nicholson, Robert

Lifts and escalators - 2005 - Building 270(8377) 15 April 2005, 82-86(5) .

Discusses the latest developments in the lifts and escalator market. Explains how the world market is dominated by five lift makers (Kone, Otis, Thyssen, Schindler and Fujitech) and can be divided into four main sectors; new work, modernisation and refurbishment, repair and maintenance, and export orders. Includes major recent issues in the sector such as the introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document M (2004 edition). With typical costings for a lift installation and the addresses of the major and smaller suppliers.


DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
BUILDING REGULATIONS 2000 APPROVED DOCUMENT M (2004 EDITION)
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING COSTS