When planning a new building, elevator installation is often seen as a technical hurdle to clear late in the process. At Kaiser Elevator, we know first-hand that decisions made in the preconstruction phase can mean the difference between a seamless project and many months of frustration. This is especially true for projects in dense urban …...
Every major building project in 2026 faces a key choice long before tenants step into their new elevators: should you use design-build or design-bid-build to deliver your elevator installation? At Kaiser Elevator, we have witnessed time and again how this single decision impacts not only cost and risk, but the entire project schedule. For developers,...
Every new building project that reaches the vertical transportation stage faces a pivotal, often complex decision: Should you install traction or hydraulic elevators? In 2026, the choices you make for cost, lead time, and risk planning can impact not just budget but also the long-term performance and compliance of your asset. At Kaiser Elevator, we …...
In New York City, where construction timelines and cost control are critical for every low- to mid-rise development, opting for hydraulic elevator solutions can be a game-changer for developers, architects, and property managers. At Kaiser Elevator, we’ve refined our approach to deliver new hydraulic elevator installations that not only meet stringent...
Planning a ground-up or major repositioning for 2026 means one thing is certain: your elevator delivery and installation schedule must be watertight. In the world of commercial and mixed-use construction, especially across the United States’ dense urban markets, the lead times on traction elevator systems can either be a source of risk or a true …...
New construction in New York—whether it’s a luxury residential tower, a commercial office retrofit, or a mixed-use flagship—almost always comes with tight timelines, demanding codes, and absolutely no margin for error during elevator installation. At Kaiser Elevator, our experience shows the primary threat to project budgets and delivery isn’t...
At Kaiser Elevator, we know first-hand that installing hydraulic and traction elevators in Texas means carefully navigating technical codes, permits, and construction schedules. Based on years of industry experience supporting real estate developers and general contractors, we want to distill what truly matters through every phase of your vertical...
Installing commercial elevators in New York City is an exercise in precision, planning, and proactive risk management. At Kaiser Elevator, we’ve supported developers, general contractors, architects, and facility managers as they navigate one of the country’s most regulated construction environments. Our goal is to share the practical, up-to-date...
In commercial buildings, every minute of elevator downtime can affect hundreds or even thousands of people. As specialists who have been designing, modernizing, and maintaining elevators for New York City properties and beyond, we know firsthand how disruptive elevator leveling issues and hydraulic leaks can be—not just to operations but to safety,...
When winter arrives in New York and similar climates, hydraulic elevators face unique pressures that can turn small leaks into major incidents. We know from decades of service at Kaiser Elevator that facility managers who prepare now not only avoid costly emergencies, but also keep riders safe and operations resilient all season long. Below, we …...
