Navigating the maze of regulations for hydraulic elevator installations in California can feel overwhelming, especially for developers, general contractors, or consultants eager to keep projects on track. We understand that the scrutiny surrounding Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) is more than just passing a final inspection—it’s...
Late fall is a race against time in the building industry. For developers and general contractors in the Northeast and across the US, delivering a commercial or residential property before the end of the year means every major system must operate reliably from day one—including the elevator. At Kaiser Elevator, we’ve supported dozens of first-year...
The stretch between Black Friday and New Year’s is a high-stakes season for retail and hospitality grand openings. Developer teams, architects, GCs, and facility managers all understand that while curb appeal and engaging experiences draw guests in, the real test is how smoothly guests can navigate the vertical core of a building under peak loads....
As the end of the year approaches, the countdown to holiday openings adds a layer of urgency and excitement to every project. For developers, property managers, and general contractors, nothing undermines a grand opening quite like unfinished elevator commissioning or a delayed acceptance sign-off. We know this stage can feel nerve-wracking—so we’re...
Hydraulic elevators have become a cornerstone for new low- and mid-rise developments—especially in urban environments where reliability, value engineering, and code compliance cannot be compromised. At Kaiser Elevator, we’ve guided project teams through the distinct phases of hydraulic elevator selection, design review, and site integration. Drawing...
Elevator installation is rarely a simple line item—especially when it comes to modern traction elevators serving commercial, mixed-use, or high-end residential buildings. If you’re a developer, architect, GC, facility manager, or owner planning a project for 2026, you want real answers about cost. As an engineering-first team at Kaiser Elevator, we’ve...
At Kaiser Elevator, we’re often asked by developers, architects, and consultants: what’s the smartest elevator system for a new building—hydraulic or traction? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every vertical transportation decision is shaped by the unique pressures of cost, site constraints, code compliance, speed targets, energy use, and...
With increasing pressure on every square foot of new development and evolving energy standards, the decision between Machine Room-Less (MRL) traction elevators and conventional traction systems is more critical—and more nuanced—than ever for 2026 construction starts. At Kaiser Elevator, we help owners, developers, architects, and consultants plan beyond...
Vertical transportation is often described as the backbone of tall and complex buildings. But arriving at the right solution is rarely about picking an elevator from a catalog. Instead, a successful new installation depends on a consultative process that starts well before drawings hit the builder’s desk. At Kaiser Elevator, we live this detail every...
In the world of high-stakes development, a code-compliant elevator package is more than a product—it’s a risk reduction strategy that saves time and money while making early occupancy possible. At Kaiser Elevator, we see firsthand how value engineering—our core approach—eliminates hidden landmines that otherwise trigger RFIs, code failures, and...
