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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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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Should Lift Engineers also be classed as the Competent Person? In his latest article, Colin Craney looks at the moral dilemma of ‘marking your own homework’ within the lift industry. Colin evaluates the two roles investigating the validity of the ‘fear of favour’ argument, and its impact on health and safety (especially when regulations
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In our industry, there is always a question that we need to consider in any project; Lift Modernisation or Lift Replacement? In his latest article, Colin Craney evaluates how societal change, technological developments and legislative developments, like the 1974 Health & Safety At Work Act, have influenced lift modernisations and our decision making.
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Did you know that the first store to have an Escalator (or Moving Stairway as they were known then) was Harrods in London in 1898? Since then escalators in Britain have been developed and adapted (often as a result of tragedy) to be the modern installations we take for granted today. In this
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In this edition of Elevator World UK, Colin Craney explores the impact of COVID-19 on the lift industry and society in general. Having experienced significant moments in history, including the winter of discontent, the recession of the 80s, 9/11 and the most recent financial crash, during his career Colin is familiar with working through
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Taking a look at the progress of Lifts and Elevators over the last decade. We are proud of the expertise, experience and specialism of our team. Colin Craney, our SVMA Lift Consultant, has a regular column in the respected publication ‘Elevator World’ and we are looking forward to sharing his industry insights with
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