
13 November, 2023
Lift requirements in residential buildings UK
A guide on specifying lifts for multi-storey housing developments, from fire fighting lifts to refurbishing existing lifts in a block of flats; the choices are endless.
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30 October, 2023
What DDA compliant and reasonable adjustments mean in the Equality Act
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), was designed to make public spaces easier for disabled people to access. Businesses of all types had to make changes to meet its...
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25 October, 2023
Why accessibility in the workplace is important to all
Accessibility at work is about removing barriers to make sure disabled people can take an active part in working life.Employers should ensure that the workplace and its...
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09 October, 2023
How lifts can help create accessible sports facilities
Poorly designed public leisure centres and sports grounds, including football and rugby stadiums, create barriers to participation for potential disabled users or access...
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22 June, 2023
The types of lifts for education
Does every educational building in the UK have lifts? Where there is a requirement to travel between floors or over steps, there should be a lift for those less able to...
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08 June, 2023
Choosing the right nursing or care home lifts
Care homes and nursing homes need to meet a range of standards when it comes to safety. Residents need to be able to move safely or be moved safely around a building,...
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02 May, 2023
Lift or elevator? The history and origin
The Cambridge English Dictionary definition of a lift (noun) is a device like a box that moves up and down, carrying people or goods from one floor of a building to...
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20 April, 2023
How the PSTN switch over will affect your lift
The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is a system of analogue circuit-switched telephone lines that still criss-cross the globe. First developed in the late...
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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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09 November, 2022
A quick guide to LRV specification and lifts
Lift design is ever-evolving and without a doubt, specifying the right surface or object reflectance for your lift cabin finishes is key to designing a building that...
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27 September, 2022
Why it pays to upgrade your lift
Because replacements aren’t always the best solution... particularly if your existing lift occupies a challenging location, design and/or configuration — something that...
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21 June, 2022
Building regulations lift requirements UK
Here’s a handy overview of the key acts, regulations and standards that outline best practices around lift requirements in buildings - ensuring that any...
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11 January, 2022
Section 4.2 of the Technical Handbook & Lifts (Scotland)
This handy guide to Section 4.2 (Scottish Part M) explains what this regulation is and its various implications on lifts in building projects in Scotland. Read on to...
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15 December, 2021
Passenger Lift or Platform Lift - the Differences...
Whilst both lifts move people they are quite different! When deciding between the two it can be confusing. So we've put together a short blog to outline the differences...
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06 September, 2021
10 Questions to Help You Choose the Right Lift Specification
So you've decided that your project needs a people moving lift. But which type do you need? To help you choose the right lift specification, we've come up with some...
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02 August, 2021
Advice on leaving your lift inactive
Like cars, lifts left for long periods need a little TLC. If you leave your car parked on the drive for weeks on end and expect it to start, it won’t – so to prevent any...
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