About
once a year we would see a network do a feature on elevators in the Chicago
area. Over the last 2 months we have had
3 features by 3 different network news.
It is always interesting how the news portrays our industry and sides of
the stories. Take a look at each
feature, they are interesting.
The
first feature is a good one about ages of elevators and the requirements to
maintain them and replace equipment. John
Valone of IUEC Local #2 did a great job working with WGN on this one. I have this conversation with building owners
frequently, If your elevator is over 30 years old your reliability expectations
should be adjusted and building’s should be planning on equipment replacement.
The
second feature is about an incident at the Hancock building that occurred a few
months ago. Everyone involved in the interviews
appeared to be knowledgeable and well informed.
Good to see.
The
third feature is about a building next door to a building we are modernizing that had their elevator shut down for 4-5 months. The interesting part of the whole feature is
that this is a condominium, the people interviewed own the building but do not
know what is going on, which is concerning.
We actually bid this project and the building paid 20%-30% to work with
another firm and the project is just now being completed. This is a 6 story building that was with out an elevator for 4-5 months. That is also concerning.
All
three segments where well done and interesting to see our industry in the news.
If
you have any questions or would like additional information feel free to
contact me at CraigZ@colleyelevator.com or 630-766-7230 ext.
107.
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check us out on Instagram @Colleyelevator see what we have been up to.
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