How often do you think about Lift Guarding? A topic, not without controversy or debate, Colin Craney explores how the lift guarding regulations, and associated case law, have impacted industry practices today. A recent LinkedIn post advocating the use of quick-release fixings for a lift machine sheave guard, coupled with my day-to-day observations […]
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It is now 12 months since the cutting-edge, iconic 22 Bishopsgate building opened its doors for business. 22 Bishopsgate has always had a vision as big as its stature. The designers “imagined the building we’d like to work in’ and created a structure that “isn’t a place of work for people, it’s a place of
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In this edition of Elevator World, SVM Associate Colin Craney evaluates titles, roles and status within our society in particular relation to the role of an engineer within the lift industry. Although somewhat a subjective issue, Colin clearly identifies how the value associated with the engineering industry is impacted by beliefs and judgements.
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With the benefit of hind-sight, Colin Craney reviews a project he managed over 30 years ago in his latest Elevator World article ‘History Revisited’. Designed by Henry Tanner, and built in 1891, the former Head Post Office in Birmingham’s Victoria Square was to undergo a change of purpose to a modern, office building.
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In their ‘Expert Witness’ Article, Director John Newbold and industry-expert Colin Craney, regular contributor to the Elevator World publication, consider the question ‘Are we set to see an increase in lift claims?’ John Newbold, the Director of the Department, and Colin Craney who is unique in the industry being also a Barrister. Both are
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How can you unduly, and unwittingly, influence investigations of Fault Conditions and the remedies applied? From his experience in troubleshooting and identifying lift faults, Colin Craney evaluates how we can learn to make more informed assumptions, and subsequent decisions, by ‘better understanding and evaluate[ing] witness evidence.” In his latest Elevator World article, Colin recalls an
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How have Model Lifts evolved over the years and how has lift standardisation benefitted the industry? In his latest article, Colin Craney evaluates the journey of the Model Lift, from its initial conception to its influential modern-day presence. Initially identifying the impact on lead times, Colin explores the impact standardisation had on the capacity
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One of the fascinating areas of our lift work is when we get to be a part of a project on one of the UK’s historic buildings. When the opportunity arose to be the lift consultants on a major building refurbishment overlooking Horse Guards Parade, we knew it would be an exciting challenge.
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We are proud of our specialist, hard-working, driven team and thought it was about time we let them meet you! Our ‘SVMA Stories’ are about the trials and tribulations, the successes, the lessons, and the fun, that we have as a team. Personal Development and Continuous Learning are one of the keystones of
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How do you manage a lift survey and installation when you can’t get access to, or view, the lift shaft? With the help of a high-tech drone is how! We were commissioned to oversee the installation of a new lift in an old vacant lift shaft. The shaft in question was completely bricked up, finished
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