18 April, 2023
A guide on lift removal and the process
What is lift removal? Lift removal is the process of removing an old or unnecessary lift from a building. This involves the dismantling and disposal of the lift and...
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31 January, 2023
Escalator history and its inventors
From idea to patent to prototype to a full working system, escalators illustrate a common human quest: to make life easier. Read more about escalator history and when...
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21 December, 2022
BREEAM for lifts, escalators & moving walkways
BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6.0 and Refurb & Fit-out 2014 ia recognised as best way to ensure sustainable building. In both technical manuals you can get BREEAM...
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31 October, 2022
Owners guide: escalators & moving walkways
So you own/are responsible for an escalator or moving walkway but are unsure of what this means in terms of your responsibilities? Don't worry; you're not alone! This is...
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20 September, 2022
A guide to escalator cleaning
This blog is a helpful guide on escalator cleaning - what to and when to clean, and how to do it.
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30 August, 2022
External lifts & BS8300-1 design guidance
In January 2018, BS8300:2018 was introduced. Part 1 offers the first comprehensive design guidance for external public spaces. This helpful blog outlines the new...
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07 June, 2019
A Handy List of Escalator & Moving Walkway Standards (updated 2019)
Unsure of what codes of practice, standards and regulations escalators and moving walkways fall under? Not to worry, here's a handy list...
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13 September, 2018
The History of Moving Walkways
When it comes to hitching a ride, it doesn’t get easier than moving walkways. Around for over 130 years, they have evolved from simple conveyor belts to sophisticated...
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