Skanska deploys robot in lift shaft on London project

Skanska has deployed the Schindler Robotic Installation System for Elevators (R.I.S.E) at the 105 Victoria Street project in central London. The post Skanska deploys robot in lift shaft on London project appeared first on Construction Management.

TfL confirms pause to construction at 1.3m sq ft Waterloo office scheme

Dispute over lift shaft believed to have halted development of Elizabeth House scheme at London rail terminus. The post TfL confirms pause to construction at 1.3m sq ft Waterloo office scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Five HS2 workers injured in Northolt lift shaft incident

Five HS2 workers have been injured and hospitalized in a lift shaft incident in Northolt, London. The post Five HS2 workers injured in Northolt lift shaft incident appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The B1M - This Could Change How We Build Skyscrapers, 05052022

See how KONE's JumpLift system improved the construction of Finland's 120-metre Lumo One tower Using self-climbing elevator systems with a mobile machine room which are installed inside a new building's permanent lift shaft. They move upwards - or jump - as construction work progresses up to the higher floors. This makes them quicker and safer to use than external hoists that are often slow and vunerable to inclement weather. Advantages were gained for material & equipment distribution& workers

Tom Scott - The Strangest Elevator In Italy: the Ascensore Castello d'Albertis-Montegalletto, Genoa, 16052016

An Italian lift that switches direction from horizontal to vertical

Thyssen Krupp Elevator - TWIN Elevator system

This video by Thyssen Krupp outlines the advantages of a Twin Lift system. Benefits include minimising space (e.g. less lift shafts); minimising time and minimising cost. Features such as a Lift Speed up to 7m/second; Destination Control; and a 4 stage safety system (ensuring lift car distances are maintained) are also highlighted