About the author  ⁄ Jack Tornquist

Jack Tornquist is Vice President of Technical Support at Lerch Bates Inc. He may be contacted at Jack.Tornquist@LerchBates.com.

Elevators in high-rise buildings are a necessity. They move people without noticeable waits, transport staff and materials, complement the building design, and enhance the building’s market reputation. Elevators must operate safely and seamlessly.

When buildings are designed, architects enlist the assistance of elevator specialists to determine the proper number, grouping and type of elevators. This approach ensures adequate capacity and provides appropriate waiting times without providing too many elevators.

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