Vertical transportation

Lifts, escalators and other people-moving equipment shape how a building performs and how people experience the time they spend in it.

Our vertical transportation consultants give owners, managers and design teams independent, specialist advice and the confidence to make the right decisions about their assets – from routine maintenance through to new installations.

• Condition reports and pre-acquisition surveys

  A clear, independent view of what is in place is the right starting point for improving how an installation performs, or for buying or selling a building.

  Our one-off site surveys and reports, followed by a meeting to discuss the findings, give our clients the evidence to back investment and purchase decisions with confidence. We look beyond how the equipment runs, to how it shapes occupier experience and asset value.

• New installation and modernisation

  Specialist advice at the right moment delivers a better outcome, whether a building is being designed from scratch or an existing installation is ready for modernisation.

  From the early design stages through to completion, we work with our clients and review progress on site along the way. We call on our project managers, architects, fire consultants and structural engineers where their expertise adds value.

• Installation handovers and soft landings

  Taking ownership of a new building should come with complete confidence in what has been delivered.

  We review lifts and escalators for compliance and performance as they’re handed over from the main contractor. At whatever stage of a project we’re appointed, our clients know exactly what they’re receiving before they take ownership.

• Lift and escalator maintenance contract tender

  A well-specified maintenance contract gives our clients clarity, consistent service and predictable costs from day one.

  We prepare a specification that reflects the building’s condition and how it’s used, then run a competitive tender to compare providers fairly on cost, service and terms. Acting on behalf of our clients, we agree performance standards that can be checked and monitored for the life of the contract.

• Maintenance audits

  Whether the priority is reassurance on contractor performance or a sharper view of risk, a closer look at how a lift or escalator contract is managed brings clarity.

  We run annual or six-monthly audits as part of our rolling service, backed by technical advice, so our clients know whether their equipment is compliant and their contractor is meeting its obligations.

• Lifecycle programmes

  Long-term funding decisions need a view of asset condition that looks just as far ahead.

  We help our clients develop lifecycle programmes that shape funding strategies for their estate and buildings, so landlords and asset managers have a firm basis for future investment.