From first survey to final acceptance

Know where you stand

Contract Analysis

Elevator contracts are written by elevator companies. We read yours line by line, the way the contractor does, before you sign, at renewal, or when a dispute arises.

What you get

• Scope of coverage, exclusions and testing obligations
• Response time commitments and performance standards
• Escalation clauses, automatic renewals and termination provisions
• Billing terms and audit rights
• A plain-language summary of what the contract actually obliges the contractor to do
• Specific negotiation points: what to change and what to strike

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Equipment Analysis

An on-site survey of your equipment by certified elevator inspectors, delivered as a written report with prioritized findings. Capital decisions get made on evidence, not on a contractor’s proposal.

What you get

• Condition of all major systems: drives, controllers, safeties, hoistway equipment, cabs and doors
• Your maintenance program measured against what the equipment needs and what the contract obligates
• Code status against ASME A17.1 and the local authority, including open violations
• Remaining useful life for major components
• A modernization budget with realistic cost ranges and timing, so ownership plans capital years ahead instead of reacting to a failure

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Inspections and Witnessing

We witness inspections and tests on the building’s behalf. A certified elevator inspector is there for the owner, not the contractor, and what is found is written down in a form that holds up.

What you get

• Periodic inspections and category testing, witnessed for the owner
• Acceptance testing on new and modernized equipment
• Independent confirmation that required tests were actually performed and passed
• Deficiency documentation that stands up to scrutiny

Buy on your terms

Specifications

A specification is the standard every bid has to match. It forces contractors to price identical scope, closes change-order loopholes, and gives you an enforceable standard for the life of the agreement.

Contractors bid against your standard, not their boilerplate.

What you get

• Maintenance specifications: tasks, frequencies, testing obligations, callback response and performance requirements for your equipment
• Modernization specifications: scope, approved equipment and manufacturers, code requirements, phasing and closeout
• New construction specifications: equipment selection, traffic considerations, performance criteria and code compliance from day one, coordinated with the design team

Buy on your terms

Contract Documents

Owner-protective contract packages to accompany the specification, so the agreement your building signs reflects the scope you bid.

Your paper, not theirs.

What you get

• Agreements, exhibits and schedules drafted to match the specification
• Clear performance standards, and remedies when they are missed
• Payment terms that protect the owner
• No contractor paper, and no fine print working against you

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Bid Management

We administer the competitive bid end to end, from issuing the request through a written recommendation your board can act on with confidence.

What you get

• Preparation and issuance of the request for bids
• Contractor questions and site walkthroughs
• Proposals received and leveled against the specification
• Verification of contractor qualifications and licensing
• A written award recommendation with a side-by-side comparison

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Project Oversight

Independent oversight of modernization and major repair projects from award through closeout. The contractor answers to your consultant, not the other way around.

What you get

• Submittal review and schedule monitoring
• Milestone site visits confirming the work matches the specification
• Change order review and negotiation
• Punch list administration and final acceptance

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Asset Management

Ongoing oversight of your vertical transportation assets, with periodic reporting written for owners and boards. The result is a long-term plan that extends equipment life and removes surprise spending.

What you get

• Equipment condition, maintenance performance and callback tracking
• Violation status and testing deadlines across the portfolio
• Capital planning and budget forecasting
• Vendor coordination and invoice review

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Consulting Services

Not every question fits a contract review or an equipment survey. Audits, disputes, due diligence, open violations: if it touches your elevators, we can advise on it.

What you get

• Maintenance contractor performance audits
• Dispute resolution and termination support
• Due diligence surveys for acquisitions
• Violation resolution
• Insurance and legal documentation, including accident investigation support
• Guidance for boards and property managers on any elevator issue