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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.

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...

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...

Poorly designed public leisure centres and sports grounds, including football and rugby stadiums, create barriers to participation for potential disabled users or access...

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...

Care homes and nursing homes need to meet a range of standards when it comes to safety. Residents need to move safely or help to move safely around a building, and with...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Because replacements aren’t always the best solution... particularly if your existing lift occupies a challenging location, design and/or configuration — something that...

Here’s a handy overview of the key acts, regulations and standards that outline best practices around lift requirements in buildings - ensuring that any...

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...

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...

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...

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...