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Traction vs. Hydraulic in the Early Plan Set: What Changes in Shaft Size, Pit Depth, and Power

If you’re designing a new building, the question of traction versus hydraulic elevators isn’t just an engineering detail you can settle later. It fundamentally shapes your shafts, pits, and power requirements before the plan set goes out for pricing. At Kaiser Elevator, our experience working alongside developers, architects, and GCs has taught us that...

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What “Elevator in Plan” Really Means: How to Read Symbols, Dimensions, and Notes Before You Bid

When reviewing architectural plans ahead of a bid, the phrase “elevator in plan” often prompts a closer look. At Kaiser Elevator, we know that what’s shown (and not shown) on elevator plans can make or break schedules, budgets, and even code compliance. Having delivered precision-engineered lift solutions for everyone from real estate developers and...

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Elevator Plans for New Construction: A Practical Checklist for Shafts, Pits, Overhead, and Clearances

Getting elevator planning right in new construction can mean the difference between seamless handover and months of costly delays. At Kaiser Elevator, we have seen first-hand how early attention to shaft dimensions, pits, overhead, and clearances not only protects project timelines but ensures performance and safety for decades to come. Our unique...

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Colorado New Elevator Installations: High‑Altitude Considerations for Traction and Hydraulic Systems

Colorado’s high-altitude landscape presents a unique challenge for developers, architects, and property managers planning new elevator installations. We’ve seen firsthand how the region’s thinner air and volatile weather demand engineering changes that are not always obvious in early project discussions. It’s not just about picking the right...

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Arizona New Elevator Installations: Rapid‑Schedule Packages for Hospitality and Multifamily

Arizona’s hospitality and multifamily construction landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. Tight schedules and shifting tenant expectations are placing unprecedented demands on elevator installation partners to deliver beautiful, compliant, and hassle-free vertical transportation—often in less time than project managers think possible. At Kaiser...

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Washington State New Elevator Installations: Seismic‑Ready Traction & Hydraulic for Seattle Metro

As the Seattle metro area continues to climb the skyline with mixed-use, commercial, and residential high-rises, one engineering consideration consistently rises above the rest: seismic readiness. In Washington State, new elevator installations aren’t just an afterthought or code checkbox—they’re a linchpin for life safety, compliance, and...

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Massachusetts New Elevator Installations: Boston‑Area Traction & Hydraulic for Lab and Residential High‑Rise

Installing new elevators in Massachusetts—and particularly in the Boston area—requires an unwavering attention to regulatory detail, value engineering, and the unique needs of both lab environments and residential high-rises. As partners in vertical transportation, we at Kaiser Elevator believe these projects are not just code checklists. They’re...

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North Carolina New Elevator Installations: Spec‑Ready Packages for Life‑Science and Office

Growth in North Carolina’s life-science and office development shows no signs of slowing, making elevator installations an increasingly central aspect of new construction and building upgrades throughout the region. For project managers, architects, and building owners, the elevator is not just a technical requirement but a critical link to project...

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Georgia New Elevator Installations: Traction & Hydraulic Solutions for Mixed‑Use and Higher‑Ed

Georgia’s landscape is rapidly changing with mixed-use developments and expanding higher education facilities driving a need for smarter, safer, and more efficient vertical transportation. At Kaiser Elevator, we partner with Georgia developers, general contractors, architects, and campus facility managers to deliver code-compliant, reliable elevator...

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Ohio New Elevator Installations: Design‑Assist Traction & Hydraulic for Industrial and Healthcare Projects

Ohio’s industrial and healthcare sectors are evolving fast, which means safe, reliable, and code-compliant elevator installations aren’t just nice to have—they’re absolutely critical for new facilities. At Kaiser Elevator, we have a front-row seat as developers and contractors across the Buckeye State reassess their approach to vertical...

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