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Tips – Dealing with an Elevator Modernization The cost of a complete pit to roof-top machine room makeover can easily run in the tens of thousands […]

Hydraulic Elevator Rumors – Don’t Believe What You Hear Hydraulic Elevator Rumors – Rumors are not relegated to the far reaches of society or the hoi […]

Work Force Crunch Making Modular More Attractive The benefits of going to this year’s Modular Building Institute, World of Modular conference in Hollywood, Florida were more than […]

Traction Elevator Safety – A True Tale **Disclaimer: Read to the end. Don’t stop halfway through, no matter how much you want to, or you will regret […]

Elevator Ignorance Can Cost Big Time “We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Recently we received an inquiry […]

Don’t Suffer Elevator Buyer’s Remorse Recently, we got an all-too-familiar email when following up on an apartment complex bid we had put together on an elevator […]

Please Check Your Elevator Specs When it comes to new elevator installations or big modernization projects, it is crucial to check your specs. I am talking […]

Please Use the Fireman Key (Not an Ax) There is as old joke about the fireman key in the elevator business. Basically, if someone is stuck […]

Weather Halts Construction – But Not Modular Weather stops construction. We have all seen the headlines: The winter weather this year, and nearly every year, puts a damper […]

Avoid Feeling Trapped During Elevator Repairs Trapped during elevator repairs – What would you do if you learned that the elevator in your apartment building was […]

Congrats On Your Elevator Purchase – Next Steps Congratulations on your elevator purchase! Phoenix Modular Elevator is building your brand new elevator. However, there are a few […]

Purchase Order Vs. Sub-Contract One of the differences between stick built elevators and modular elevators has little to do with the actual structure, quality, or the […]