The Chicago Elevator Association is the longest running elevator association in the United States. They had a great group at this month's meeting.
Jose Perez, Jeff Hart and Peter Long came and presented about the company they work at, VDA. VDA has been specializing in Consulting Services encompassing all phases of vertical transportation systems in both new and existing buildings. Since the inception in late 1980, their mission has been to bring together industry professionals with in-depth experience providing New Construction, Modernization, and Maintenance Evaluations for all types of elevators, escalators, and other systems under one roof.
While we still do see a lot of the traditional consulting roles of making a spec, choosing contractors to bid, reviewing bids, monitoring jobs and punching them out, we are seeing more behind the scenes work where they might only write the spec, or review bids on other contractors’ paper and do phone interviews while making their recommendations. We are seeing more maintenance audits and write ups at buildings that sometimes wouldn’t previously engage a consultant.
Jose & Co. did a great job laying out their product offering.
If you haven’t ever been or it’s been a while, come on by, take a seat, if you don’t know people, 5 minutes after you show up you will know a good amount of people at the meeting, that is the kind of people that go, ones that will make you feel welcome and will introduce you to people.
Next CEA events – November 2nd – Elections and December is the Holiday Party.
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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