Elevator World of India Issue 4 - 2021

Contents ELEVATOR WORLD India 76
4th Quarter 2021 Issue 4, Volume 14
ON THE COVER
28 Dazzling, Colorful, Diverse: EW’s
2021 Photo Contest Winners
by Kaija Wilkinson
Striking images distinguish ninth annual iteration.
FEATURE
60 Luxury Living in the “Belt of
Good Fortune”
by Yash Pandya
Manish Jain, director of projects, House of Hiranandani,
shares insights with your author about the company’s
OMR integrated township in Chennai and its VT system.
60
FOCUS ON NEW AND 50 Rising to the
Challenge
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY by Rajnikant Lad
42 An Upgrade in 46 Better Buildings, 52 Technology

Technology Better Lives Promotes
by Shashi Kant Mishra by Manju Yagnik Relevance, High
Value
44 Advanced 48 Digitalization and by Ramesh Nair
Technology in the User-
Elevator Consumer 54 With IoT, Data is
Engineering by Dr. Paresh M. Kariya Available
by Sheetal Shelar Patil by Subramania Bharathiyar
COLUMNS
40 “A Feeling of 66 Revision of the 78 IoT: Magic or 88 KHEMA Conducts
Comfort and Bliss” Indian Standards Myth? Vaccination and
by Sheetal Shelar Patil on Passenger and by Rory Smith Health Camp
Goods Lifts, Part 1 submitted by KHEMA
56 Commerz III by Abhijit Dandekar and 82 A Cause for
submitted by KONE Elevator Pravin Tipnis Optimism 90 E2 Forum New
India by Shashank Vashishtha Delhi Highlights
72 IEE Expo 2022 Opportunities
58 Back to the Office submitted by Messe 84 Rethinking for VT
by Nakul Mathur Frankfurt Elevator Design by Gagandeep Kaur
and Performance
64 Virgo Initiative 74 NAREDCO MAHI by Amish Mistry
Helps VT Industry Launched
Get Future-Ready submitted by NAREDCO 86 Real Estate
by Divya Mistry Players Shift to a
76 GLE Expo Dhaka High Gear
Postponed by Sheetal Shelar Patil
submitted by Virgo
Communications and
Exhibitions
DEPARTMENTS
3 Editor’s Overview 92 Product Spotlight
4 Calendar 95 Marketplace
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6 Inside India News 96 SOURCE Directory
16 Regional News 96 Advertisers Index
EW Editor’s Overview
ELEVATOR WORLD India is a quarterly magazine published by Elevator
Transformers and Game
World, Inc., Mobile, Alabama (U.S.) and Virgo Publications, Bangalore (India).
Virgo Publications is a sister organization of Virgo Communications,
Changers
organizers of the Global Lift and Escalator Expo. Elevator World, Inc. is the by Vijay Pandya
premier publisher for the international building transportation industry. Technology is an integral
Since the inception of ELEVATOR WORLD magazine in 1953, the company part of our lives, and there is
has expanded core products to include ELEVATOR WORLD India; an
extensive network of websites, newsletters (including ELENET®), and hardly any aspect that remains
magazines; and the Source©, the most inclusive industry directory. unaffected by its advances. The
vertical-transportation (VT)
Publishers – Anitha Raghunath, Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick,
T. Bruce MacKinnon industry has always exemplified
International Publishing Co. – Elevator World, Inc. the adage, “be the change you
Indian Publishing Co. – Virgo Publications want to see” and consistently triggered transformations in
Editorial this sphere. As a result, elevators keep getting faster, easier
International Managing Editor – Angela C. Baldwin and more manageable.
Consulting Editor, India – Vijay Pandya The theme for this issue — Focus on New and Emerging
EW Editorial Staff (U.S.) – Kaija Wilkinson,
Matt Irvin, Lindsay Fletcher, Amelia Rose Zimlich
Technology — reflects that constant endeavor. The articles,
EW India Correspondent - Yash Pandya, Sashi Kant Mishra, Sheetal Shelar authored by VT, architecture and real estate experts,
Patil, Manju Yagnik, Dr. Paresh M. Kariya, Rajnikant Lad, Ramesh Nair, K. highlight the relevance of the Internet of Things, AI, robots
Subramania Bharathiyar, Nakul Mathur, Divya Mistry, Abhijit Dandekar,
on the shop floor, digitization of various communication
Pravin Tipnis, Rory Smith, Shashank Vashishtha, Amish Mistry,
Gagandeep Kaur processes and more.
Printing, Distribution and Commercial Operations With structures rising higher and building management
Commercial Directors – Anitha Raghunath and G. Raghu (India) systems becoming increasingly complex in tandem, the role
Advertising Sales and Marketing of VT has also seen significant evolution and expansion.
Anitha Raghunath and G. Raghu (India) – T. Bruce MacKinnon, Greater emphasis on technology-related aspects of real estate
Lesley K. Hicks, Scott O. Brown (International)
project planning and construction has also necessitated that
Brad O’Guynn (Marketing)
Susan Crigler (Education Products) VT brands develop and leverage technology to the maximum
Production and Internet extent possible.
EW Staff (U.S.) – Lillie McWilliams, Since this issue marks the last quarter of 2021, an effort has
Claire Nicholls, Diego Torres Vanegas, Khalid Al-Shethry been made to encapsulate the journey of the VT industry and
Administration those associated with it. During a year that can be best
Anitha Raghunath (India) described as a rollercoaster ride, several “one-time use only”
J. Scott Eastman (U.S.)
innovations were witnessed. The pandemic induced a “new
ELEVATOR WORLD® and ELEVATOR WORLD India™ are registered trade- normal” that necessitated out-of-the-box strategies,
marks and all rights reserved. Copyright© 2021. For permission to reprint unofficially referred to as “jugaad” technology.
any portion of this magazine, please write to the publisher at Elevator World,
Inc., P. O. Box 6507, Mobile, Alabama 36660, USA or at Virgo Publications, During the lockdowns, mechanics had to devise novel
Virgo House, 250 Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur Extension, Bangalore, India solutions to facilitate vertical mobility for senior citizens in
560071. need of medical treatment. Some of them even smartly
ELEVATOR WORLD India is published in the interest of the members of the
elevator industry in India, to improve communication within that adapted conventional electric light switches as a temporary
industry and to further continuing education of members of that industry. quick-fix replacement for non-functioning elevator call
ELEVATOR WORLD India publishes articles by contributing authors as a buttons. As 2022 approaches, we hope to avoid a recurrence
stimulus to thinking and not directives. ELEVATOR WORLD India publishes
this material without accepting responsibility for its absolute accuracy, but
of such situations.
with hopes that the vast majority of it will have validity for the field. The ideas At an industry level, we need to start contemplating what
expressed therein should be tempered by recognized elevator engineering lies ahead and examine the growing demand potential from
practices, standards, codes and guidelines. Publication of any article or ad-
segments like infrastructure, redevelopment, upgradation
vertisement should not be deemed as an endorsement by ELEVATOR
WORLD India, ELEVATOR WORLD, the publishers at Elevator World, Inc. or and low-rise bungalows and row houses in greater detail.
Virgo Publications. Printed by Sri Sudhindra Offset Process, No.27-28, 8th Going forward, there is much that can be accomplished
Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560003, Karnataka, India.
and, when it comes to elevating the future of VT in India, not
ELEVATOR WORLD India will be published quarterly in 2021: February 16,
May 18, August 17 and November 16. even the sky is the limit!
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Infrastructure generates business for OEMs.
to Moti Jheel. This part of the project is being undertaken by

Schindler To Deliver 180 Escalators for BMRC
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corp. The report stated that Johnson
Phase 2 Lifts won the contracts to supply escalators and elevators,
Schindler has been selected to deliver 180 escalators for including two years of maintenance during the Defect Liability
stations on two new routes that are part of Bangalore Metro Period (DLP) and one year of Comprehensive Annual
Rail Corp.’s (BMRC) Phase 2 project, which will integrate Maintenance beyond the DLP for Kanpur Metro corridors 1 and
Bengaluru’s (also known as Bangalore) metro network with 2 and the Agra Metro corridor 1. A total of 27 escalators and 33
other transport systems and eventually connect Kempegowda lifts will be installed serving the nine stations along the Priority
International Airport with the city’s IT district, Construction Corridor. All units are “Make in India” products manufactured
Week Online was among outlets to report in August. Scheduled in Chennai.
for completion by 2026, the project includes both elevated and
underground stations and is aimed at relieving traffic
congestion and providing transportation to the IT district. The Bharat Bijlee MD Mehta
order consists of 140 escalators for the new Yellow Line
connecting Bengaluru and Electronic City (which is among
Appointed to COD BoG
India’s largest IT parks) and 40 escalators for the new Pink Line Motor manufacturer Bharat Bijlee Ltd. recently
north-south route through the city. The escalators will assist in announced that Managing Director (MD) Nakul Mehta
transporting an additional 370,000 daily passengers. Jujudhan has been appointed to the Board of Governors (BoG) of
Jena, a member of Schindler’s executive committee overseeing the nonprofit Centre for Organization Development (COD)
the Asia-Pacific region, said: in Hyderabad. Bharat Bijlee has been associated for more
“We’re proud to be supporting a project of this magnitude than 40 years with COD, a provider of education,
that is bound to improve quality of life in [the city]. Our consulting and research in the organizational
technology will help the people of Bangalore navigate the city’s development field. COD founder Dr. B.L. Maheshwari has
expansion public-transport network in a reliable, safe, efficient advised Bharat Bijlee on management processes since the
and comfortable manner. I’m honored that we will play a vital company was founded in 1975. Mehta joined Bharat Bijlee
role in forming the beating heart of Bangalore’s metro system.” in 1984, and has been MD since 1990. He has extensive
experience in the electrical engineering and elevator
industries, and is considered an expert in strategy
formulation and technology development. He holds
degrees in physics and engineering mechanics and has
published research in academic journals.
Infosys campus in Electronic City, which will be connected to Bengaluru by

the new Yellow Line; photo by Ashwin Kumar for Wikipedia
Johnson Lifts Providing VT for Kanpur Metro

Making a significant contribution to the “Make in India”
initiative, Johnson Lifts Pvt. Ltd. provided the vertical-
Nakul Mehta
transportation (VT) equipment for the Kanpur Metro Rail
Vice Chairman & Managing Director,
Project. According to a Metro Rail News report, installation of
Bharat Bijlee Ltd.
escalators and lifts has begun along the 9-km-long Priority
Corridor that runs from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
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Otis India Launches Online Purchase Portal

Otis India has begun operating an online portal that purchases via mobile phone or computer. The process
allows customers to purchase the Gen2® Prime elevator includes public availability of prices. Buyers place their
over the internet, The Hindu reported in August. “We are orders, which are confirmed and finalized by Otis’ sales
the first major original equipment manufacturer in the team, who then initiates the fulfilment of the orders.
vertical-transportation industry to release this digital The Gen2 Prime elevator, manufactured by Otis in
capability,” said Otis India President Sebi Joseph. “Perhaps Bengaluru, covers the low-rise building lift market as well
we are the first globally.” Joseph called the new capability as the home-elevator market. The new portal, Joseph said,
“a disruption” and noted that “COVID accelerated it in a will help promote Gen2 Prime to “our customers in Tier-1
positive way.” The online portal allows customers to and Tier-2 cities.”
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Honors
Manufacturers recognized for employment practices, a product.
Inovance Technology India Certified as a

Great Workplace
Inovance Technology India has been certified as a Great
Workplace by the Great Place to Work® Institute. The
certification recognizes the high-trust and high-performance
culture™ of Inovance’s Indian employees. Anil Kumar, director
of Inovance Technology India, said:
“I’m very proud that Inovance Technology India has been
certified as a ‘Great Workplace’ by the Great Place to Work
Institute in India. At Inovance, we strive to make sure that
everyone constantly feels appreciated and supported, with the
aim of ensuring our people have high levels of job satisfaction
and productivity. Participating in the extensive Great Place to
Work survey process was an incredible opportunity to analyze
our own strengths when it comes to our employees and our
work culture. This wouldn’t have been possible without the
continuous effort and support of our employees. This
certification has given us inspiration to continue to try to make
our company an even better place for employees to work in the
years to come.”
The Great Place to Work Institute has its Indian headquarters
in Mumbai, but is part of a global network of institutes that
operate under the same brand. It is considered the gold
standard globally in employer brand recognition. To receive the
award, Inovance completed an intensive assessment and survey
process that lasted close to two months.
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TKE India Maharashtra State Best Employer

Brand 2021
TK Elevator (TKE) India was conferred with the Maharashtra
State Best Employer Brand 2021 Award in September, United
your reliable partner News of India reported. Hosted by Employer Branding Institute,
World HRD Congress and Stars of the Industry Group, the award
recognizes enterprises for going above and beyond for their
Safety does not

employees. About the awards event, Manish Mehan, CEO and
managing director of TKE India, said:
allow compromises “TKE is committed to attracting, retaining and developing

top talents by offering a best-in-class workplace and promoting
an empowering and motivating work culture. We believe the
right workplace, work culture and initiatives allow talents to
thrive. But, most importantly, people are our greatest asset and
are essential for the company to achieve business objectives.”
KONE India Bags Best Newly Launched

Product Award
KONE India bagged the Best Newly Launched Product Award
during the Asian Manufacturing Brand & Product Leadership
Awards virtual event over the summer for its KONE DX Class
elevators. KONE India Managing Director Amit Gossain said:
“KONE DX Class is the first digitally connected elevator in the
world, and is set to redefine the whole elevator experience. We
aim to transform how people experience elevators. With a lot of
safety built in, DX Class elevators ensure peace-of-mind and an
enhanced people flow experience.”
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Indian Railways has acquired almost 95% of required
land in Gujarat, India, but has not fully taken possession
of land in Maharashtra for its bullet train project, Yahoo
News reported in July, citing ANI. Briefing the media,
Railway Board CEO and Chairman Suneet Sharma said
although needed land in Maharashtra has yet to be fully
acquired, discussions are “on with the Maharashtra
government. Contracts have been awarded and civil work
has started.”
In other projects, Sharma said work on redevelopment
of the Gandhinagar Capital is lining up other stations,
business-development units have been launched and
Wi-Fi has been installed at 6,040 stations. Also, Indian
Railways, last year, installed 156 lifts and 120 escalators,
bringing the total to about 800 escalators and 700 lifts.
Work also includes the gauge-converted, electrified
Mahesana-Varetha line and the electrification of the
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Public Transit and Infrastructure

Mobility improves across country thanks to a variety of efforts.
414 High-Capacity Escalators To Serve New Cuttack Station Set for Upgrades, Hosts
Mumbai Metro Route DRM Tour
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corp. (MMRC) is spending Rs 300 Plans for improvements to passenger amenities at the
crore to install 414 escalators serving 27 stations along Metro Cuttack Railway Station drew the interest of Khurda Road
Line 3, a new 33.5-km-long underground route between Colaba Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Shashi Kant Singh, who led
and the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone, Mumbai an inspection tour of the facility in July, Pragativadi News
Mirror reported in July. Like units installed on Metro 1, the reported. Addressing the media, Singh said that many
escalators will be of two types: 6,000 people per hour capacity redevelopment projects have been initiated within the past five
traveling at up to 0.50 m/s, and 7,300 people per hour capacity years at the station, including:
traveling at up to 0.65 m/s. Escalator work had already started ♦ Improvement of circulating area, station premises and
in July, with installation of the first prototype scheduled for passenger amenities
completion in mid-August. An MMRC spokesman observed the ♦ A third foot-overbridge connecting all platforms with a lift
work is challenging since, for 26 of the 27 stations, it involves on Platform 1
tunneling below buildings that are more than 80 years old. ♦ Lifts for platforms 2/3 and 4/5
♦ An escalator on the east side
First Escalator Serving MML-3 Station Up ♦ Second lifts for platforms 1/2 and 3/4/5
and Running In addition, work on a second escalator on platform 1 is
The first escalator serving Siddhivinayak Metro Station, part underway. Singh asked for suggestions and advice from the
of Mumbai Metro Line 3 (MML-3), is now operational, The Free public for further enhancement of passenger amenities at the
Press Journal reported. Mumbai Metro Rail Corp. (MMRC) station.
Managing Director Ranji Singh Deol observed work was done in
only 18 days, and the unit was unveiled during the Ganesh Indian City To Use Ropeway for Public
Chaturthi celebration on September 10. The escalator can carry Transportation
7,300 passengers per h at up to 0.65 m/s or 6,000 passengers per Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh will be the first city in India to use
h at 0.5 m/s. Operated by MMRC, the 33.5-km-long line will be ropeway services in public transportation, Construction Week
the first underground line in Mumbai, running along the Online reported in September. The project will cover a 5 km
Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor and connecting key financial area between Cantt railway station and Godowlia. The ropeway
hubs and, for the first time, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj service will begin with 220 cable cars, which will be available
International Airport. Incorporating heritage stations that at each of the escalator-equipped four stations in a gap of 90 s,
include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Churchgate, according to a presentation by the WAPCOS team. As per the
MML-3 is expected to reduce traffic congestion by up to 35% and final alignment, the main terminus will be at Cantt railway
cut travel time from Cuffe Parade to the airport in half. station while other stations will be at Sajan, Rathyatra and
Girjaghar (Godowlia) crossings. The final proposal will be tabled
The first escalator before the state government for approval. After getting the
serving MML-3’s
Siddhivinayak Metro government’s nod, the bidding process for the project to be
Station was unveiled executed on public private partnership mode will commence.
with fanfare during the The ropeway service is being chosen for public transport under
Ganesh Chaturthi Mass Rapid Transport System in the densely populated area,
celebration; photo
courtesy of MMRC. and the pilot project has been finalized with a set launch in
November 2022.
Lift-Equipped FoB Inaugurated in Patna

In September, officials in Patna inaugurated the city’s first
elevator-equipped foot overbridge (FoB) in the city, The Times of
India reports. The ceremony, led by Road Construction
Department Minister Nitin Nabin, marks the opening of the
new pedestrian road crossing equipped with two elevators on
each end. It allows safe crossing over the six-lane Atal Path,

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which connects SK Puri and Mahesh Nagar in the city. “The
elevators will help people with disabilities, senior citizens and
women with small kids to cross the road. It the first FoB with
elevator facilities in the city,” said Nabin. “Now, the residents of BLAIN VALVES
Mahesh Nagar will be able to easily travel on foot to Patliputra
Colony and Boring Road.” Nabin noted that the FoB is equipped FOR HYDRAULIC
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like an expressway for hassle-free traffic. In such a situation, the
FoB was much required for pedestrians, as the traffic moves fast
on this road.”
The bridge, about 53.3-m-long and 4.6-m-wide, was built at a
cost of roughly Rs3.44 crore (US$460,400). Nabin said three
more, similar FoBs are set to go up along Atal Path and should
be ready by December. “The Bihar State Road Development
Corp. Ltd. will be responsible for the maintenance of the FoBs,”
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Towers
Activity in Hyderabad, Gurgaon
Hines and Conscient announced their joint venture to develop

The Olympus To Become Hyderabad’s Tallest
Elevate in 2019, and work started on Phase I that May. Despite
Residential Towers the pandemic, the developers said, the construction of Elevate
Sumadhura Group, in collaboration with Vasavi Group, is is in full swing. The project, with the tallest structures standing
launching its latest iconic residential project, Sumadhura Group about 35 stories, was designed by Ricardo E. Bofill, principal
announced in a press release in September. The Olympus will chief designer of RBTA, and is being built at a total cost of Rs.
be greater Hyderabad, India’s tallest residential twin towers at 1500 crore (US$201 million).
approximately 45 stories, offering 854 luxury units. Spread The apartments will feature panoramic views, expansive
across more than 5 acres in the desirable Financial District bedrooms and living spaces to maximize efficiency and space,
neighborhood, the project offers a total saleable area of large balconies and spacious, modern kitchens. Amenities
approximately 2 million ft2. The Olympus is strategically located include a gymnasium with lap pool, a clubhouse, a social
away from the city, while offering residents seamless lounge and an underground parking facility featuring natural
connectivity to all parts of Hyderabad. The property has been light and exclusive drop-off and pick-up zones. Sales are
thoughtfully planned to offer a holistic lifestyle to its residents currently underway, and the project is scheduled for
with modern amenities such as an approximately 50,000-ft2 completion in late 2023 or early 2024.
clubhouse called the “Zeus” that houses co-working spaces, a
café, a library, a swimming pool, guest suites, a BBQ terrace, a
sports bar, a gym, a badminton court, a squash court, indoor
games, a spa and a saloon, among others. The project is
scheduled to be completed by December 2025.
Rendering of Elevate, a multi-building residential project in Gurgaon,

India; image courtesy of Hines
Jaipur Development Authority To Build

22-Floor Building in SMS Hospital
The Olympus; image courtesy of the Sumadhura Group The Jaipur Development Authority (JDP) has started clearing
Work Launches on Phase II of Project Elevate ground to build the in-patient department (IDP) and Institute of
Cardiology building at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, The Times of India
Phase II of Elevate, a multi-tower residential project in
reported in July. Tender have been issued to tear down the staff
Gurgaon, being jointly developed by international real estate
quarters and the cottage wards for construction. The
firm Hines and Indian real estate company Conscient
groundbreaking had been set to take place on August 15, and
Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., has been launched, Hines announced in
construction of the IDP tower and Institute of Cardiology
August. The project will total 556 for-sale three- and four-
building will take approximately 21 months. “The IPD tower
bedroom apartments ranging from approximately 2,100 to
will comprise 1,200 beds and the structure will be built in 7.5
3,400 ft2. The units will have “premium specifications” and are
lakh ft2 area. Similarly, Institute of Cardiology will be built in 1
being designed to offer “a luxury lifestyle,” the developers said.
lakh ft2 area,” a JPD official said.

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Sri Lanka
A contract for a local firm and an airport expansion
new elevator were among the upgrades installed at the

TKE, Sri Lankan Firm Win Maldives
terminal. Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga and Minister
Airport Contract of Youth and Sports Namal Rajapaksa opened the terminal on
DIMO, a Sri Lanka-based conglomerate with a range of July 15.
engineering companies, including vertical-transportation (VT),
has won a project to supply, install and maintain elevators,
escalators and moving walks at the Velana International
Airport in Malé, capital of the island nation Maldives,
Adaderana Biz reported in August. Working with its partner, TK
Elevator (TKE), DIMO’s contract calls for the installation of 23
elevators, 14 escalators and four moving walks. The VT will be
installed in a new international passenger terminal building
with more than 78,000 m2 of space capable of accommodating
up to 7.5 million passengers per year.
DIMO and TKE entered into their partnership in 2018, when
DIMO became sole distributor, installer and service provider in
Sri Lanka and Maldives for TKE VT equipment. DIMO built its VT
team by training workers at the TKE Campus and, in the Opening of Emigration Hall; courtesy of ColomboPage
process, helped TKE build its market share in Sri Lanka. The
Velana International Airport job is one of the biggest VT
projects in the country. DIMO will set up a project office in Malé Otis Names Head of Ethics and
to oversee the job. The main contractor will be the Saudi bin
Laden Group, and the main subcontractor will be China
Compliance in APAC Region
Harbour Engineering Co. Velana International is the only Mekhla Basu, director and
airport in Malé and serves as Maldives’ main gateway for corporate counsel for the Asia-Pacific
tourists. The Maldives islands are in the Indian Ocean about (APAC) region at the
400 mi. southwest of Sri Lanka. U.S.-headquartered software firm
Splunk, Inc., is set to join Otis as
senior director and head of Ethics and
Legal Compliance for the APAC
region, The Economic Times reported
Basu
in September. After graduating from

ILS Law College in Pune in 2005, she
started her career in private practice. In 2008, she joined
Hindustan Unilever before holding various leadership
roles, such as general counsel and ethics and compliance
head, for companies like GE, IBM and Intel for both India
Rendering of the proposed expansion of Velana International Airport; image and the Greater Asia region. According to a person familiar
courtesy of Maldives with the development:
“Basu’s knowledge and expertise in the regulatory
New Emigration Hall Opens at Airport requirements, corporate governance, antitrust, IP, IT,
A new “Emigration Hall” opened at the departure passenger privacy and data security, labor and employment, FCPA,
terminal in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri anti-bribery and other laws applicable to multinational
Lanka, ColomboPage reported in July. The terminal was companies made her a fitting choice for the role. She will
renovated under the BIA Terminal I expansion project, and 23 be responsible for guiding the U.S. manufacturing and
emigration counters have been added, allowing passengers to engineering major for ethics and compliance culture across
avoid congestion and reach their destination without hassle. the entire Asia-Pacific region.”
The project was paid for completely by the Airport and Aviation She will be based out of the company’s Singapore office.
Services. Two new escalators with three additional floors and a

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Singapore
A contract, a pay boost and tower plans
all VT maintenance firms. TCLE further announced a six-year

TKE Providing 20 VT Units to New HMGIC
roster of wage increases for these workers, through 2029.
TK Elevator (TKE) is providing 20 vertical-transportation (VT)
Zainal Sapari, chairman of the TCLE, said the bonuses were
units — 16 elevators and four escalators — to the new Hyundai
earned by the workers, noting:
Motor Group Innovation Center (HMGIC) in Jurong Innovation
“The PWM recommendations today are another effort by the
District, TKE Senior Sales Consultant Nazeer Ahamed said on
tripartite partners to give greater recognition to our essential
LinkedIn. Ground was broken virtually in October 2020 on what
service workers. Our lift and escalator workers can look forward
will be Singapore’s first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing
to a sustainable wage increase over the next few years as they
facility, slated for completion in late 2022. Occupying a 44,000-
take on higher-value jobs that harness technology.”
m2 footprint, it consists of a seven-story, 28,000-m2 building
that Hyundai Motor Group says will implement “the latest Tallest Residential Development Along
Industry 4.0 technologies” (AI, IoT and robotics) in EV Singapore River Revealed
production. Ahamed said: CapitaLand Ltd. and City Developments Ltd. (CDL) have
“TKE Singapore is proud to be associated with this iconic unveiled the design of their latest joint residential
project where two engineering giants — one specializing in development, CanningHill Piers, CDL announced in a press
horizontal and the other in vertical transportation — come release in September. The residence is part of an integrated
together with the common goal of serving society and caring development that also includes a commercial component with
for future generations by [prioritizing] the green revolution and F&B and retail outlets, a hotel operated under the Moxy brand
[addressing] climate change.” by Marriott International and a serviced residence with a hotel
license operated under the Somerset brand. At 180 m, the
48-story residential tower facing the riverside will be the tallest
residential development along the Singapore River, while the
24-story residential tower overlooking Fort Canning Hill will
stand 100 m. Housing 696 units, the two residential towers will
be connected by a sky bridge on level 24. The Sky Club, a
luxurious clubhouse, together with the Sky Garden, will be on
level 45. CanningHill Piers is designed by Danish architecture
firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). CanningHill Piers is expected to
be BIG’s first residential project to be completed in Asia.
HMGIC; image courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
Singapore To Pay Bonuses to VT Technicians

Channel News Asia reported that Singapore’s Tripartite
Cluster for Lift and Escalator (TCLE) announced in July that VT
technicians in the country will receive mandatory bonuses of at
least a month’s pay beginning in 2023. The bonuses represent
updates to the progressive wage model (PWM) for the sector.
TCLE also agreed to extend the existing lift PWM to cover
escalator maintenance workers in 2022. In 2018, the VT industry
had adopted a voluntary PWM transitional wage
benchmark, which mapped a schedule of minimum basic
Artist impression of CanningHill Piers; image courtesy of CDL
wages from 2020 to 2022. This was to give the industry time to
adjust.
In 2022, PWM adoption will be a mandatory registration
requirement with the Building and Construction Authority for

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China
An OEM lands contracts, standards are examined and a tower breaks ground.
KONE
106 VT Units for Shenzhen Project
KONE has won a contract to deliver 106 vertical-
transportation (VT) units to the Dayan and Huang Mugang
transportation hub in Shenzhen, the company announced in
September. The hub, located in the Futian Central District, will
serve the existing line 7, the new line 14 and a planned line 24.
The hub project will include bridges, roads, underground
crossings and pedestrian walks. The hub is planned to give
travelers easier access to different transportation modes
through convenient transfers. The facility is being placed in an
Rendering of Changsha Shengtong Meixi International Headquarters Center;
area that serves links to high-speed rail systems. KONE is image courtesy of KONE
providing 25 MonoSpace® elevators and 81 TransitMaster™
escalators. The elevators will have KONE’s Destination Control 83-Unit VT Order for New Beijing Metro Line
System, which will help reduce waiting and traveling times. KONE has won an order to supply 83 VT units for the western
The contract includes two years of standard maintenance. The section of Beijing’s new Metro Line 11, the company announced
project is expected to be completed by mid-2023. in September. Line 11, a 4.2-km-long section also known as
“Winter Olympic Branch Line,” will connect five major areas of
the Shougang North District through four stations and provide
transfer to two other major metro lines. It will serve the area
during China’s 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games and
facilitate commuter traffic of future events. KONE will deliver
70 of its TransitMaster™ escalators, 12 MonoSpace® elevators
and one KONE TranSys™ freight elevator. The contract includes
two years of standard maintenance. The project, under
development by Beijing Urban Rail Construction Management
Co., with design by Tianjin China Railway Electrification Survey
Design & Research Institute Co., is expected to be completed by
the end of 2021.
Rendering of the interior of the new transportation hub in Shenzhen; image “We are delighted to continue our strong role in the
courtesy of KONE development of Beijing’s subway system and bring our
77-Unit Contract for Changsha Project solutions and experience to significant projects like this,” said
KONE has won an order for 77 units that will include William B. Johnson, executive vice president, KONE Greater
elevators, escalators and moving walks for the two-tower China.
Changsha Shengtong Meixi International Headquarters Center,
the OEM announced in July. Changsha, capital of southern
China’s Hunan Province, is welcoming the development to its
CBD, on the shore of Meixi lake. The mixed-use towers will
stand 279.5 m and 215.5 m and provide offices and residences
that will serve up to 7,000 people. KONE will supply 26
MiniSpace™ and 17 MonoSpace® elevators, 32 TravelMaster™110
escalators and two TravelMaster™115 moving walks. The
contract also includes the company’s 24/7 Connected Services
predictive-maintenance solution, as well as two years of
standard maintenance. The project is being developed by
Hunan Shengtong Real Estate Co. and is expected to be
completed in 2023. Beijing Metro station interior; photo courtesy of KONE

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Shanghai Releases New Residential Macau VT Industry Concerned Over
Elevator Standards Standard Proposal
Shanghai officials have released a safety technical standard A Chinese government proposal to adopt EU VT standards
for elevators in residential buildings, Shine reported in July. The worries some people in the elevator industry, who fear the
standard ranges from selecting equipment to maintenance. standards would be unworkable in Macau, the Macau Daily
Installation of elevators primarily takes three factors into Times reported in September. China’s Land, Public Works and
consideration: the structure of existing buildings; safe Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) recently released a report compiled
operation; and passenger comfort, especially for older residents. as part of proposed elevator and escalator legislation. In the
According to census figures, people 60 and older account for report, DSSOPT suggested that EU standards should be adopted.
23.4% of the city’s population. The Shanghai Administration for The report was met with objections from VT industry members
Market Regulation, which released the standard, covered who fear that reliance on EU standards would impact Chinese
several aspects of elevators in residential buildings. For manufacturers if their products are incompatible with the code.
example, the drop height between elevator cars and the ground Chinese-made elevators are “prevalent” in Macau, the source
should be controlled within ±15 mm, to reduce the risks of said. Opponents noted that European and Chinese standard
falling among seniors entering or exiting the lift, and to updates are not synchronized. As a possible solution, an
facilitate those using wheelchairs. The standard also covers “industry practitioner” suggested that Chinese standards “be
lighting and ventilation. Shanghai has a goal of installing more adopted in parallel with foreign standards.” The DSSOPT
than 1,000 new elevators by the end of 2021. responded that the government will consider all opinions
obtained during public consultation.
Ground Breaks on Wuhan Landmark Tower
In light of the city reopening after the COVID-19 outbreak,
ground has been broken on Shimao Riverfront Block D2b
(SRBD), a large-scale waterfront mixed-use development in
Wuhan, EID Architecture reports. Designed by Atelier Ping Giant Lifts for Upscale Apartment
Jiang/EID Arch, the urban hub and lifestyle destination is one of
the major urban developments in the city and aims to be a
Tower in Dhaka
catalyst for rebooting the economy and urban developments in
the city. Consisting of high-rise office building, hotel, residential A pair of machine-room-less (MRL) lifts was supplied
and retail uses, the master plan is centered around creation of by Giant Lifts Ltd. for Ventura Properties’ Eden Roc, an
multidimensional public open spaces and enhancing urban upscale apartment tower on Road 82 in the Prime
experiences. The 500,000 m2 includes an office/hotel building Diplomatic Zone of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Giant Managing
300 m in height, with its upper portion serving as a Conrad Director and CEO Saiful Islam said. Manufactured by
Hotel. The landmark tower’s tapering, sculptural massing China’s Sword Elevator Co., Ltd., the 13-stop, 680-kg-
expresses its programmatic divisions while maintaining a capacity elevators have a top speed of 1.75 m/s. Housing
cohesive exterior language. Other consultants on the project nine residences, the 10-story Eden Roc is outfitted with
include Challenge Design as the residential apartment design an environmentally responsive screen façade, a fire-
collaborator, Wuhan Tianhua Architectural Design as the protection system and a sky garden with a barbecue
collaborating local design institute, Central South Architectural area.
Design Institute Co., Ltd., as structural consultant, and Squire
Mech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., as M&E consultant.
Eden Roc is served by a pair of Sword MRL elevators from Giant;

image courtesy of Ventura Properties.
Rendering of SRBD in Wuhan; image courtesy of EID Architecture

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Middle East
Dubai remains center of activity, and touchless elevator technology is rolled out in Doha.
faster and more accurate and reduces technicians’ risk and

Dubai
exposure. For example, the Uptown building has 14 elevators
TKE Escalator, Elevator Solutions Serve Expo 2020 installed, each of which requires 9,000 holes drilled into the
“Smart and future-oriented” elevator and escalator systems shaft. Robotic systems are becoming the trend as the
from TK Elevator (TKE) are serving several national pavilions at construction industry looks to accelerate the work and meet
Expo 2020 Dubai through March 31, 2022. The main site of the customer demands. The company has done 10 projects so far in
global event, which began in October, is a 438-ha area near Poland, Germany, Switzerland and other parts of Europe. The
Dubai’s southern border with Abu Dhabi, where more than 190 building, featuring 188 hotel rooms and suites, restaurants,
nations are showcasing architecture, culture and innovations. health spas, conference facilities, and 229 branded residences,
Among TKE’s best-selling products, velino 200 and velino 300 is being constructed by BISIX, a Brussels-based group, and is
escalators are installed at the Kazakhstan, Russia and Saudi expected to be completed by 2022.
Arabia pavilions. velino series escalators are customizable, About the project, Urs Püntener, director of Global
outfitted with various sustainability features and more than 50 Fulfillment at Schindler, said:
intelligent safety features. At the German and Saudi Arabia “Ten years ago, you know, it took a week or two to finish one
pavilions are tugela escalators, which TKE describes as heavy- floor of construction. Now, the fastest builders, they do this in
duty and highly customizable. In addition to escalators, TKE four days. Even 3D printing is getting faster. So, the market is
machine-room-less (MRL) elevators are featured in the Germany, changing, and we have to be a little bit more innovative.”
Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia and Russia pavilions. Cavalli-Branded 70-Story Tower Planned
These same MRLs are also installed at the partner pavilions of
A 70-story Cavalli-branded tower that contains luxury
DP World and Emirates.
residences is planned at Dubai Marina by the billionaire owner
of both the Italian fashion brand and DAMAC Properties,
DAMAC reported in September. Aimed at restoring faith in the
Roberto Cavalli SpA brand, which battled bankruptcy in 2019,
the US$545-million tower is expected to break ground in 2022
and be complete in 2026. Hussain Sajwani, founder and
chairman of Dubai-based DAMAC Properties, said in addition to
opening stores, a similar Cavalli skyscraper could be built in
Miami. The one in Dubai Marina is set to boast Cavalli-branded
interiors, sky pools and gardens, and private pools and Jacuzzis
for “super-luxury” residents.
German Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai; image © German Pavilion
Schindler Robot Technology Debuts

Swiss technology that uses robots to install elevators is being
used in a Dubai high-rise for the first time in the Middle East.
The Schindler Robotic Installation System for Elevators
(Schindler RISE) (ELEVATOR WORLD India, 1st Quarter 2019) is
being debuted in the Middle East for the construction of the
Uptown Tower, a 340-m-tall skyscraper in the Uptown district,
Cavalli-branded luxury residential tower planned in Dubai Marina; image
Khaleej Times reported in September. The autonomous and courtesy of DAMAC Properties
self-climbing robot will travel up the 78 levels of the tower to
measure and drill precision holes accurately. The robot will Mega Project Peninsula Launched in Business Bay
then set the anchor bolts necessary to install the elevator guide Dubai-based private real estate developer Select Group has
rails and landing doors. The technology makes construction announced the launch of construction for Peninsula, a

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waterfront mega-project in the city’s Business Bay district, ME buttons, and includes a touchless control panel with a remote
Construction News reported in October. Select Group described sensing unit that enables users to select their desired floor by
Peninsula as a mixed-use development comprising residential, waving a finger across the panel. Schindler designed and
commercial, retail, leisure and hospitality facilities for an manufactured the technology. Doha Festival City General
estimated built-up area of 5.5 million ft2. Vertical towers are Manager Robert Hall said, “In these unprecedented times, we
planned around open spaces, parks, sports facilities, skate are delighted to introduce new touchless elevators across Doha
parks, children’s play areas and a host of retail and food and Festival City...we will continue to introduce new solutions to
beverage offerings in the heart of Business Bay and the deliver the safest and the smoothest shopping experience for all
Downtown District. The project is being delivered in phases our customers.”
over the next five to seven years, with a master plan of high-rise
towers and low-rise waterfront villas and simplexes. The first
phase, comprising Peninsula One, Two and Select Group’s
corporate headquarters, is surrounded on three sides by the New Mixed-Use Tower With
Dubai Canal. It includes The Tower Apartments, a 36-story high
rise with 433 units, mostly studio and one-bedroom layouts but Modern Design in Egypt
with planned residences up to three bedrooms. There will also
be 15 premium podium simplexes from one to three bedrooms,
plus 70 luxury waterfront simplexes spread over six floors. Podia Tower Menassat Downtown New Capital in
The project will cover more than 372,000 ft2 and offer Egypt is the first smart administrative mixed-use capital
“luxurious” amenities, such as a fitness center, and will be close tower developed by Menassat Developments with a
proximity to Downtown Dubai. Construction has already begun modern design, Nawy reports. The tower consists of
on Peninsula One, and completion is expected in the fourth ground plus 25 floors consisting of commercial,
quarter of 2024. administrative, and medical units and three
underground garages and is on a 19,782-m2 area. The
building’s features include international brands’ shops,
fine-dining cafés and restaurants, operation using the
latest solar energy systems, an advanced firefighting
system that includes early warning and self-
extinguishing facilities, an integrated security system
and 24-hour surveillance cameras, remote control
systems for units, meeting rooms and waiting areas
(inside medical units). Podia Tower New Capital is near
the government and financial district, the gold and
jewelry market, the Monorail central station and the
Great Mosque of Egypt.
Rendering of Peninsula One, under construction in Dubai’s Business Bay;

image courtesy of Select Group Podia Tower; image courtesy of Nawy
Doha Festival City Introduces
Touchless Elevators
Doha Festival City, the largest operating mall in Doha, Qatar,
has partnered with Schindler to provide touchless technology
to 32 elevators, The Peninsula reported in October. The
technology will help reduce the risk of infection from elevator

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Oceania
Tower plans unfold across Australia, and a noteworthy skyscraper completes in New Zealand.
neighborhood village vibe designed to become a beacon for

56-Story Luxury Apartment Tower Planned
local, interstate and international visitors. In a first for the Gold
for Northcliffe Coast, the project will also deliver a world-leading attraction – a
Central Equity plans to develop a 56-story luxury apartment suspended glass-bottom lap pool that will offer residents
tower, Pacific One, at Garfield Terrace, Northcliffe, Australia, freestyle swimming with a clear view to street level 26 stories
which will be the first tower for the company outside below. Each tower will have its own podium level
Melbourne, The Urban Developer reported in August. Central interconnected by walkways to create a unique elevated
Equity has acquired 19 property titles since approximately 2015 “seaside village” for residents, with each tower podium offering
to amalgamate and create the 3,259-m2 block. Brisbane-based separate resort amenities. The towers also boast their own
architectural firm Marchese Partners has been engaged to dedicated sky lounges occupying the entire 26th level, each
design the 486-apartment tower at Northcliffe, which would with customized amenities. The SPG Land and Gordon Corp.
include 302 apartments and 184 serviced apartments. The joint venture has appointed Gold Coast-based Eastview
property will be officially launched later this year, with Australia as project manager to oversee construction.
construction due to commence in mid-2022. Central Equity Architectural firm Rothelowman and landscape firm Form have
co-founder and chairman Eddie Kutner said the Gold Coast was produced the innovative design. The development is expected
ripe for transformation: “We can see the city is really coming of to be officially launched to the market later this year.
age, and it’s not just going to be one or two good years, so
Surfers Paradise;
we’re establishing ourselves as a permanent operation on the image courtesy
Gold Coast.” of Brisbane
Development
Pacific One rendering; image courtesy of The Urban Developer
Plans Revealed for Surfers

Paradise Transformation
SPG Land, in a joint venture with Australian developer
New Apartment Tower Planned in Gold Coast
Gordon Corp., has submitted plans for a major transformation Devine Development Group plans to build an AUD340-
of Surfers Paradise, Australia, with a design that would deliver million (US$250-million) apartment tower featuring premium
one of the largest residential resort projects ever undertaken on private residences on a beachfront site in Gold Coast, Australia,
the Gold Coast, Brisbane Development reported. The three Brisbane Development noted in July. Royale Gold Coast, as the
towers, comprising 38, 40 and 42 stories, will bring to the project will be known, will be developed on a prime, 2,251-m2,
market a total of 792 apartments and 1,713 m2 of indoor retail north-east facing corner block at Northcliffe Terrace. It will
space. According to SPG, the development has the potential to bring 108 two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, sky homes
reshape an entire block in the heart of the Gold Coast tourism and penthouses across 38 stories, priced from AUD1.59 million
precinct by creating an urban oasis with an upmarket (US$1.17 million), with the average apartment price set at AUD3
million (US$2.21 million). Planned amenities include a

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concierge, a wellness center with a state-of-the-art gym, an Architecture, and the total development cost is expected to be
exclusive residents’ club with a cinema, a library, an executive AUD72 million (US$52.3 million). According to the plans, 15% of
lounge, a commercial kitchen for caterers and three swimming the residential apartments would be dedicated to affordable
pools. Building design is by DKO Architecture, with interior housing.
architecture by Mim Design.
Architectural rendering of the 38-story Royale Gold Coast; image

courtesy of Devine Development Group
Auckland Residential Skyscraper Pacifica

Is Complete
Construction on the Pacifica, a hotel and residential
An atrium will link the historic Newmarket Hotel
skyscraper in Auckland, is complete, the Council on Tall and the new towers; image by Cox Architecture.
Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) reported in September.
The tower is the second-tallest building in New Zealand and
the design is inspired by traditional Maori symbols and includes
a glass façade that is supposed to mirror the harbor and Hyundai Elevator, LG Plan Smart
Auckland’s laneways. The building has 273 apartments, with
those on the upper levels featuring enclosed garden balconies
Building Solutions
with floor-to-ceiling windows. A “super penthouse” occupies Hyundai Elevator is joining forces with fellow South
the 53rd and 54th floors of the Pacifica and is the country’s Korea-based company LG Electronics to develop a
most expensive home, with a price tag of US$24.8 million. smart-building solution business designed to connect
Amenities available to all residents include lounges, a lap pool, elevators, self-driving robots and home network
sauna, steam room, spa, gym, media room, library and systems, AJU Business Daily reported in August.
barbecue terrace. According to CTBUH, KONE provided the Hyundai plans to develop an open application
tower’s elevator system. programming interface (API) that can connect with
various applications to develop premium elevators that
Adelaide Panel Approves Towers Next to
create digital experiences for passengers by combining
Heritage Building organic light-emitting diode and signage
Developers of One North Terrace, a planned twin-tower technologies. To the partnership, LG will bring its
residential structure on the edge of the Adelaide, Australia, experience in designing service robots and display
CBD, have won approval from the state commission assessment panels. With advances in AI and other innovations, the
panel to build next to the heritage-listed Newmarket Hotel, The elevator industry is evolving into producers of new,
Urban Developer reported in August. The plan includes two experiential mobility products. Some bring automatic
32-story towers that will provide 191 residential apartments and recognition of visitors’ information, elevator call
161 serviced apartments atop a 10-level podium with office and programs and delivery and concierge services in
retail space. The 2,646-m2 site has been one of contention for connection with service robots.
developers; a 2016 proposal was rejected in 2020 by the South “The convergence of our open API and LG
Australia Supreme Court over setback issues. One North Terrace Electronics’ self-driving robots and signage
(Aust) Pty Ltd. is behind the latest plans, which include the technologies will create synergy in various areas, such
demolition of the state heritage-listed stables and rehabilitation as apartments, hotels and (other) buildings,” Hyundai
of the Newmarket Hotel. Elevator CEO Song Seung-bong said. Other robot uses
The hotel, built in 1883, would be incorporated into the are projected for offices and hospitals.
twin-tower project through an atrium. The designer is Cox

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Philippines
OEMs remain active in archipelagic country.
Hitachi Elevator Philippines Awarded First

Railway Project Zanzibar Looks To Get Africa’s
Hitachi Elevator Philippines Corp., a subsidiary of Hitachi,
Ltd., has received an order for 67 units of elevators and Second-Tallest Skyscraper
escalators for the development of the North-South Commuter
Railway (NSCR) Phase 1 project as its first railway system project, Developers AICL Group and Edinburgh Crowland
MarketScreener reported in September. The NSCR is part of an Management Ltd. hired NYC- and Dubai-based
overall initiative by the Philippine government to expand the architecture firm xCassia to design the 70-story Zanzibar
existing mass transportation in metropolitan Manila and Domino, a glittering, swirl-shaped structure set to take
adjacent areas to lessen traffic congestion in and around the shape on a man-made island in the semi-autonomous
capital city. The project includes two packages by two different Indian Ocean archipelago of Zanzibar over the next four
contractors. Contract Package 1 will be constructed by Taisei- years, The Citizen reported in August. If built, it would
DMCI Joint Venture and calls for Hitachi Elevator Philippines to be the second-tallest tower in Africa, behind Egypt’s
provide 13 elevators and 26 escalators for four stations. Contract 78-story Iconic Tower, which has a KONE vertical-
Package 2 will be constructed by Sumitomo Mitsui Construction transportation system (ELEVATOR WORLD India, 3rd
Co., Ltd. and calls for Hitachi Elevator Philippines to deliver Quarter 2021). It would also house the largest hotel in
eight elevators and 20 escalators for three stations. All the units East and Central Africa. The US$1.3-billion plan
are to be installed by May 2023. incorporates a marina for yachts and tourism vessels,
560 residential units, a 360-key hotel and event venues
KONE Philippines Provides that can be accessed by helicopter, boat or bridge.
Sanitizing Solutions Crowland CEO Emmanuel Umoh described the
KPI Elevators, Inc. (KONE Philippines) will outfit the yet-to- development as a “strategic socioeconoic project that
be-constructed Senate building in Taguig City and PRC Building leverages prosperity, people and the planet.”
in Pasay City with sanitizing solutions such as elevator air
purifiers and self-disinfecting escalator handrails, addressing
hygiene concerns people have about public spaces,
BusinessWorld reports. The KONE Elevator AirPurifier helps
improve air quality within elevators and reduce pollutants,
germs, and odors; and the KONE Handrail Sanitizer for
escalators has a chemical-free cleaning solution that uses
ultraviolet rays to reduce pollutants and germs. DX Class
Elevators, meanwhile, use non-toxic, anti-stain, and anti-
fingerprint materials that decrease the need for maintenance
and cleaning. The company has also outfitted Okada Manila in
Parañaque City, Powerplant Mall in Makati City, One Lakeshore
Drive in Davao City, WV Towers in Iloilo City and Primavera in
Cagayan de Oro.
Joseph G. Allen, assistant professor of exposure assessment
science at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said:
“Workers want to know whether they can really be safe in
an elevator, and building owners want to know whether they
get elevator capacity to more than one person at a time.
Fortunately, the answer to both is, ‘Yes.’”
Zanzibar Domino; image courtesy of xCassia

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Dazzling,
Colorful,
Diverse: EW’s
2021 Photo
Contest Winners
Striking images distinguish
ninth annual iteration.
by Kaija Wilkinson
ELEVATOR WORLD Photo Contest time never fails to Muhsin, who is no stranger to the photo contest. Muhsin
generate excitement around the office. Submissions are took several prizes last year and won first place this year
— more often than not — impressive, showcasing the in the Hoistways category with “Leading Lines from
uniqueness of skyscrapers, cities and people, with the Toshiba Elevator.” The gray, shimmery silver and white
beauty and art of vertical-transportation (VT) image has depth, looking down into a shaft.
installations and equipment around the world on full Toronto-based elevator interior designer and
display. For our ninth annual contest this year, we photography buff Josh Nelson grabbed first place in the
received more than 300 entries from cities that include, Elevators (Commercial) category for “Sheraton Grand
in North America, Chicago; Detroit; Nashville, Tennessee; Nashville,” showcasing a hotel tower that recently
San Francisco; and Toronto and Vancouver, Canada; in underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation.
Southeast Asia, Manila, Philippines, and Kuala Lumpur, Conceptualized by New York-based designer Anna Busta,
Malaysia. We also received entries from Australia, Spain, the work involved giving a soaring new look to the
Turkey and the U.K. 27-story atrium, of which the elevators are an integral
The Middle East — specifically, Dubai — figured big. part. Nelson’s photograph shows the cylindrical,
The first-place winner in the City Skylines & Tall panoramic units traveling up and down in an open shaft
Buildings category, “Up Above the Ground So High,” by in the white, futuristic atrium. The hotel opened in 1975,
Toshiba Elevator Middle East (TELME) Sales Engineer and its Brutalist design by John Mastin & Associates
Mahir Mohamed, provides a thrilling overhead view of echoes those of John C. Portman Jr. with its focus on
Dubai Creek Harbour, which the photographer describes modernism and showcase atriums (with elevators),
as “one of the most-happening developments” in the which Jim Morrison likened to “Victorian rocket ships” at
U.A.E. The megadevelopment has ambitions to be home the Hyatt Regency Atlanta (EW, May 2014).
to the world’s tallest tower in the form of the Santiago In our new category, Projects in Action, a Turkish
Calatrava-designed Dubai Creek Harbour Tower, which, photographer took first place for “The Beginning.” Based
at 2,717 ft, would capture the title from Burj Khalifa — in Antalya, Turkey, 30-year-old Kağan Gürhan works as a
another Emaar property in Dubai. photographer for Ake Elevator and Escalator Trade Co.,
At TELME, Mohamed is a colleague of both Managing Ltd., despite having a degree in public finance. He tells
Director MJ Mohamed Iqbal and engineer Mohammed EW that photography has always been his passion and

Photo Contest 2021 Winners
that he joined the photography community in college, Equally dazzling is Majid’s first-place winner in the Escalators
where he learned skills such as analogue photography, & Moving Walks category for “Resorts World Genting.” From
printing and lab techniques. “And, for now, it’s my above, Majid captured a striking trio of three-escalator banks in
profession,” Gürhan says. the central atrium of the venue in Pahang, Malaysia (close to
Of “The Beginning,” taken at an Ake subway station Kuala Lumpur). Majid describes the multi-tiered escalators at
jobsite in Antalya, he says: the holiday destination as “beautiful and lively.” Passengers are
“That escalator is the longest escalator in Antalya City. seen riding the stainless steel units, set atop circular wooden
It consists of six parts, and you see the first one in the platforms that extend out into the resort where people mill
photo. [The Ake employee] was waiting there, looking to about. Colors here include shades of blue, pink, yellow and
start the operation. He knew it wouldn’t be easy. I saw this bright green.
moment and took the photo.” Color is a big part of the appeal of “Vintage Otis Controller
While Gürhan’s photographs impart quiet, intense Voltage Meter,” landing Alex Laliberte, an elevator consultant
emotion, others simply dazzle. “KL Rising,” Rosley Majid’s with Canada’s Rooney Irving & Associates Ltd., first place in the
first-place entry in the Industry Art & Illustrations category, Historical & Legacy Equipment category. The bright, kelly-green
uses a double-exposure technique to showcase Kuala device is from an early 1900s drum machine, and looks almost
Lumpur’s Petronas Towers. Surrounded by stretched-out as sturdy and strong today as it did when it was new.
skyscrapers that glitter neon yellow, white and blue, the Not even mentioned here are winners in the Elevators
1,382-ft-tall twin towers sparkle in white and shades of (Private Residence) and Machines & Components categories,
orange under an aubergine sky. which each could warrant stories of their own. Please enjoy
these first-place winning pictures.
Continued
Elevators (Commercial)
1st Place
“Sheraton Grand Nashville”; Sheraton Grand Nashville’s soaring 27-story atrium, which was recently remodeled; photo by Josh Nelson, JNKM DESIGN, Toronto

Elevators (Private Residence)
“Condo Suite Private Elevator”; a private elevator with a custom photo mural applied
to the door; photo by Tom Ridout, Industryous Photography, Toronto 1st
Place

Escalators & Moving Walks
1st Place
“Resorts World Genting”; Palang, Malaysia; photo by Rosley Majid

Hoistways
1st Place
“Leading Lines from Toshiba Elevator”; hoistway was constructed for a high-speed elevator serving a 50-story apartment tower in
Dubai; photo by Mohamed Muhsin

Projects In Action
1st
Place
“The Beginning”; photo by Kağan Gürhan, Ake Elevator and Escalator, Antalya, Turkey

Historical/Legacy Equipment
1st
Place “Vintage Otis Controller Voltage Meter”; photo by Alex Laliberte, Rooney Irving & Associates, Canada

Machines & Components
1stPlace
“10”; photo by Nick LaCombe, Vancor Elevator Services Ltd., Burnaby, Canada

Skylines & Tall Buildings
1st
Place
“Up Above the Ground So High”; Dubai Creek Harbour; photo by Mahir Mohamed; TELME

Industry Art & Illustrations
1st Place
“KL Rising”; by Majid

Who Reads EW?
1st
Place
“En La Hora Del Te (In the Hour of Tea)”; photo by Garcia-Munoz

INDUSTRY DIALOGUE
“A Feeling of Comfort and Bliss”

Amar Sarin (AS), managing director and CEO, TARC Ltd., shares perspectives with your
author (SSP) on the factors considered in selecting VT for the company’s upcoming Maceo
project in New Gurgaon.
by Sheetal Shelar Patil
The project offers experiential living that brings meaning
and relevance to families. Amenities are curated and
customized to provide a better quality of life. Community and
well-being are the intangibles that the company focuses on to
curate a wholesome living experience. An open gym, walkways
and green space, along with a well-defined, safe play area for
kids, differentiates this luxury project from those in crowded
cities.
SSP: What was the primary focus while planning the theme
of the project?
AS: As a premium residential property, Maceo focuses on
several aspects, such as fitness, sports and nature. A
thoughtfully created sports arena with a plethora of activities, a
calisthenics zone, a children’s play area and a pet care zone are
situated within environs enlivened by interactive bodies of
water that include lily ponds and floating gazebos. This not
only rejuvenates every family member, but also enhances the
The development is served by a total of 32 MRL lifts. tranquil ambiance.
SSP: What sets Maceo apart from other projects in New
Gurgaon?
AS: Maceo is an expansive and gated community developed
by TARC. It was designed thoughtfully, ensuring a complete
offering for all residents. Strategically located in Sector 91 of the
burgeoning New Gurgaon area, Maceo offers a blend of
amenities, facilities and services for all age groups. Covering
more than 15 acres, the project is a mid-rise, group housing
development that consists of 16 towers housing 788 two, three
and four BHK apartments with luxury villa-type penthouse
suites on the top two floors. The majority of residences overlook
landscaped greenspace. An added plus is the location, which
lends itself to business, travel, lifestyle and leisure. It is in
proximity to National Highway 8 (NH8) with easy accessibility
to Dwarka Expressway, a multi-utility corridor and KMP
“
Expressway. The Indira Gandhi International Airport is just 45
min away.
Athletic facilities provide an array of activities.
Emphasis on nature and openness is of great significance to

Maceo’s design. The semi-furnished apartments have large
Being a global brand, Schindler
balconies that offer panoramic views of the landscaped areas.
brings assurance and safety for our In fact, all the four-BHK apartments offer a spectacular
patrons, which is a prerequisite for all 270-degree view of the surroundings. Each apartment has been
designed to be spacious and well-ventilated, with amenities
TARC projects.” — TARC Managing such as split air-conditioners, modular kitchens and wardrobes.
Director and CEO Amar Sarin Maceo embraces the meaning of home — a home that creates
the feeling of comfort and bliss.

INDUSTRY DIALOGUE
Greenspace is a major feature of Maceo.
SSP: What is the importance of elevators in your

company’s projects? Besides being functional, are they also
considered a lifestyle amenity?
AS: Taking into account convenience, two lifts per tower
have been installed. With fire-rated landing doors and cab
interiors finished in grade 441 stainless steel, safety is very
much considered. In total, 32 machine-room-less (MRL) lifts
have been installed in the project. There are 16 passenger
lifts with a capacity of eight and 16 service/passenger lifts
with a capacity of 13 passengers. All lifts travel up to 1 m/s. About TARC and Amar Sarin
Residents can look forward to whizzing off to the tower TARC is a prominent real estate development company
apartments in under a minute. Additional features of the in New Delhi with one of the largest land banks and key
lifts include: land parcels at prime locations in the New Delhi-National
♦ AC variable-voltage, variable-frequency (VVVF) control Capital Region. Amar Sarin has reimagined and
systems repurposed the company for achieving a much-higher
♦ Duplex group control operation growth path with projects benchmarked to international
♦ 14-15 stops standards. A “global Indian” in the true sense, Sarin has a
♦ Travel height of 38-42 m deep understanding of different cultures, people and
♦ Automatic rescue devices (ARDs) and voice-synthesizers urban environments. He brings the energy of a start-up
SSP: Which factors, including manufacturers, were to all his projects and drives company culture with an
considered when selecting and designing VT for the entrepreneurial mindset. Innovative and ambitious, Sarin
project? is passionate about his work and leads by example,
AS: At Maceo, convenience and comfort for residents and inspiring cohesiveness and dedication across teams.
minimal wait times are the key factors in designing VT.
Being a mid-rise development with four apartments per
floor, we have dedicated two elevators per tower for better
efficiency. We installed Schindler’s Swiss-engineered
elevators in our project. Being a global brand, Schindler
brings assurance and safety for our patrons, which is a Sheetal Shelar Patil works with a content
prerequisite for all TARC projects. Technology and reliable solutions agency, overseeing weekend sections,
customer service from Schindler are a huge advantage, as special features, news columns, magazines and
theme pages for one of India’s leading English-
well.
language daily newspapers, as well as working
SSP: Are any car-park systems included in the project?
with several business-to-business publications.
AS: We understand the importance of spacious parking
A holder of a diploma course in journalism, Patil
spaces. We have a conventional car-park system at Maceo in previously worked in administrative positions
all the towers, with additional open spaces dedicated to with various real-estate, hospitality and
parking. media enterprises.

Upgraded MRL
Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Electric has launched the NEXIEZ- Quad™, which captures viruses, bacteria, pollen and odors.
MRL Version 2 machine-room-less (MRL) elevator, which comes Also available are antiviral and antibacterial surface coatings
with a new door operating system and offers optional health, for COP and LOP buttons, and touchless elevator call and
safety and convenience features, the company announced in operation via smartphone.
October. Version 2, offering more-advanced specifications over ♦ Robot access — Properly equipped Version 2s allow mobile
the original NEXIEZ-MRL, will be promoted in the company’s robots to access the car and move between floors, which
overseas markets. Version 2’s improvements are a new door helps maintain social distancing and reduces need for
system that enhances operational efficiency; antivirus solutions manpower. In addition, the elevator can be connected to
for passenger safety and comfort; and the ability to allow access building management systems to improve operational
by mobile robots. In addition, it is available in four new interior status.
designs aimed at enhancing buildings’ property values. The ♦ New car designs — Version 2 buyers have a choice of four car
new door system shortens door opening and closing time by designs: Luxury (rich surface finishes that create an elegant
about 12%, which cuts average waiting time by about 14%. The space); Comfort (minimalist design that’s comfortable and
optional Quick Closing System with sensor cuts door opening warm); Natural (soft wood texture that endures beyond
time by an average 24% when it detects no waiting riders in the trends); and Modern (urban style that offers quiet, simple
elevator lobby. Other Version 2 options: lines).
♦ Health solutions — The cabin can be equipped with MitsubishiElectric.com/products/building
circulating fans including Mitsubishi Electric’s Plasma
Some of NEXIEZ-MRL Version 2’s cab design looks
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Advanced Technology in
Elevator Engineering
In this Industry Dialogue, Shashi Kant Mishra (SKM), an engineer
and lift consultant, shares perspectives with your author (SSP).
SSP: Tell me about yourself. SKM: Building management systems can have better control
SKM: I am a marine engineer; a over the operation of lifts as per traffic and time to save power.
technical consultant-lifts and facility Adopting remote and touchless technology is the need of the
MEP (mechanical, electrical and hour. AI coupled with biosensors enhances lift utility and
plumbing); an Indian Navy veteran; and provides energy efficiency. Mobile applications that interface
a trainer for project safety and site with destination control technology can provide smart
management. I have 20 years of global elevators. Automatic temperature control and ventilation of the
corporate experience with 15 years in the lift space are also features to consider.
VT industry and have managed projects SSP: What about in terms of elevator maintenance?
for companies including KONE and Otis SKM: Elevator maintenance should involve remote health
India. I was a project manager for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj monitoring by a service faculty, a 24/7 call center for online
International Airport Terminal 2 (ELEVATOR WORLD India, 2nd monitoring and management of elevator safety and operational
Quarter 2014), the Indiabulls Tower (which is now One data including machine temperature, vibration, current drawn,
Indiabulls Business Center at Lower Parel), American Embassy rope, pulley vibration and door failures. Variation from defined
in Mumbai and associated with the Statue of Unity (EW India, parameters from base values should cause alarm and lead to
1st Quarter 2019) for safety. equipment being checked as early as possible. These steps will
SSP: What trends are driving elevator technology? help prevent failures and promote a more economical service
SKM: There is a constant demand for change in elevator management model.
technology due to rapid urbanization and buildings getting SSP: In general, what can we expect to see in terms of future
taller. Safety, comfort, user-friendliness and energy savings are elevator technology?
prerequisites in elevator selection. Safety, sustainability, green SKM: It will include biometrics, destination guidance,
building, reliability, economy, traffic control, advanced control systems, digital safety, security controls and touch or
applications and customized needs have led to the introduction touchless controls. Most multinational companies are the key
of various controllers and indicators, such as destination control players operating in global smart and upgraded elevator
systems and indicators for saving power and time. Also, technology. With the increase in technologically driven
controllers are continuously being upgraded. The market elevators, outsourcing from IT companies will also increase.
expects constant change and improvement in elevator and Technology will play a big role in project management and
escalator design and control. integration of building design with elevators and systems. The
SSP: In terms of elevator operation, what should R&D teams automobile industry can guide lift designers in adapting
focus on? automatic bio-sensing operations and Bluetooth or WiFi
integration with building management systems and users.
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Better Buildings,
Better Lives
Your author explains the significance of
technology for real estate and VT.
by Manju Yagnik
Since the 1990s, new, innovative construction technologies The shift from horizontal to tall buildings has been in
adopted by the real estate industry have made the construction demand, and today, we have buildings that have reached 70
of buildings faster and the structures much stronger so they last and 80 floors, thanks to technological advancements in
for decades without wear and tear, facing all the seasons 24/7, construction that have helped fulfill the demand for homes in
year after year. Developers continue to invest in construction cities. Indeed, construction and technology play a critical role
and digital technologies in consideration of the demands of a in the design of such tall buildings. For example, every high-rise
new generation of globetrotting homebuyers. building’s foundation is designed with the gravitational load it
In addition, the pandemic-induced lockdown since March will face in mind. This is why the framework of these buildings
2020 has witnessed the complete adoption of technology in the is always made up of steel and concrete.
real estate sector, which has proved to be a game-changer for With the necessity to achieve high-density development and
industry. Technology has seen a rapid transition in the past few urbanization, such buildings provide the opportunity for an
decades, enabling it to meet ever-increasing housing demands. urban stretch with a relatively small footprint. Tall buildings
Emerging technologies over the years have shaped the industry have multiple floors, which makes it difficult for the elderly and
as it develops quality real estate in India. differently abled people. Fortunately, technology stepped in,
and vertical transportation (VT) — in the form of elevators
Transition of Buildings from Horizontal to — made tall buildings possible.
Vertical
Technological advances benefit humanity in living longer Elevator Quality, Then and Now
and enjoying all the comforts of life, including large living The elevator is the major means of transport within a tall
spaces. For decades now, India has seen the overcrowding of building. An electric motor provides the motion that raises or
metro cities, with people migrating from across the country in lowers a cab in a vertical shaft by means of wire ropes. Because
search of improved lifestyles. The increase in the population in of its height and the large number of tenants, tall buildings
these metropolitan cities increases demand for living space, require careful provision for life-safety systems.
which has resulted in the eradication of parts of forests and Today, many people in their early 40s or 50s are developing
green habitats. Migration has been followed by the need for health issues that affect their mobility. Elevators have become
more homes, a trend that has seen horizontal developments an integral part of the construction sector, and are providing
going vertical to meet the demand. However, increased residents of tall buildings quality mobility to their living spaces.
construction activity has led to disruption of our ecosystem. Elevators were initially designed for tall buildings in business
So, the question is, will going vertical benefit our ecosystem districts, but recent decades have seen the installation of
and preserve our ecology? Indeed, tall buildings or skyscrapers elevators in all residential developments with high numbers of
would surely benefit the natural typography, since horizontal floors. Also, there has been a transition in the technology and
developments erode more natural habitat than skyscrapers. So, designs of elevators. Manual doors have now transitioned to
tall towers address both areas: adding living space and automatic, center-opening doors, and even single-door
reducing the impact on the green ecosystem. openings have given way to double-door openings. The
increased convenience has further increased demand for
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for homeownership. People are now searching for homes in
Technological advances benefit humanity
up-and-coming micro markets and central suburbs. During this
in living longer and enjoying all the period, extensive home-searching resulted in the increased use
comforts of life, including large living of technology, in terms of virtual home tours, virtual home
staging and drone and video walkthroughs of buildings and
spaces. apartments.
elevators. Now, on account of the swift increase in elevator In 2020, the trend of work from home increased demand for
usage, faster and better lifts have entered the market. smart homes, but with the added demand for home
The latest elevator technology is gradually replacing woven automation. Thus, smart homes have become a preferred way
metal ropes with a form of carbon fibers that is more tensile, of living in troubled times.
sturdy and longer lasting. This is helping elevators cover How has real estate incorporated technologies in its
heights of even up to a kilometer in a single run, which was not projects? Real estate has seen constant adaptation and
possible with metal cables. upgradation of technology for an improved lifestyle. Real estate
Fusible ropes are heavy; the usage of carbon fiber reduced developers have also benefited, as there was a huge push to
the elevators’ weight by almost 90%, making them easier to use. streamline paperwork usage that was solved by cloud adoption.
Elevators now have destination control features that take into The cloud is secure, has enormous storage capacity, reduces
consideration the privacy of the tenants. Also, elevators with operational costs and provides real-time sharing and
individual floor access systems are largely used for direct access accessibility. This implausible development created
to one’s own floor, which helps eliminate annoyance. approachability and functionality in the buying and selling of
real estate platforms. The basic idea is to operate on an easier
Change in Technology and more user-friendly interface that provides ease of
The introduction of technology in real estate has made work navigating through houses or properties faster.
safer and more efficient. Today, the extensive transformations Virtual Reality (VR) has also played a crucial role in real
brought on by the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI has not only estate. When it comes to buying or renting a property, one
helped create smart cities, but also improved the lifestyle of needs to know the place inside and out, especially when living
urban dwellers and has resulted in business opportunities for in a really far away city or being unable to find a suitable time
the real estate sector. for viewing. VR enables proper walkthroughs for the buyer.
Real estate is constantly incorporating IoT applications, Apart from these, there are more advancements of
some of them being: technology found in the real estate sector, such as machine
1) House-hunting — With the pandemic, house-hunting has learning, return on investment calculation, big data and
taken an entirely different route. People now go on virtual personalized recommendations, to name a few.
house-hunting visits with agents or via portals given to them The rapid changes in technology can be tough to get a
online. Providing users with an interface or AI in an app or handle on but, once incorporated, can expand opportunities for
on the website gives them the opportunity to find a suitable the real estate industry. The fine line is that the industry is
house from their comfortable space. regularly adapting new and emerging technologies and
2) Smart homes — The trend of home automation is increasing. innovations.
Home automation gives abundant advantages to the
homeowner. From enhanced security, with the help of video Manju Yagnik is vice-chairperson of Nahar
security cameras and remote locking of doors, to saving Group and senior vice president of NAREDCO
time and energy through the use of smart appliances in the (Maharashtra). She has been associated with
kitchen or for laundry, to the increased resale value provided Nahar Group for decades, and her core expertise
because of home automation, smart homes have changed is in project planning, product development and
the way people search for their ideal residence. marketing strategies. She is known for a dynamic
3) Smart buildings and management systems — Taking the process-driven, results-oriented approach
through which she maintains a pulse on
concept from smart homes, smart buildings are also in the
changing market scenarios. Her broader areas of
process of embracing the concept of IoT. This can extensively
expertise are land acquisition; planning;
be seen in townships and new buildings.
interaction with architects, landscape designers, structural specialists,
Besides all these benefits, the developed technology has construction, vendor negotiations, marketing, customer development
created a new venture known as predictive analysis, which and service across the globe, among other aspects of the real estate
helps not only in the operations of the building, but also in business. Nahar Group is a highly renowned real estate developer in
rectifying glitches from remote locations. Mumbai. The group has developed more than 15 million ft2 of prime real
How has the pandemic affected the use of technology? Over estate projects, making it a dominant player on Mumbai’s landscape.
the past year and a half, the pandemic has increased demand
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In this Readers’ Platform, your author outlines the keys to
keeping customers happy in a rapidly changing world.
by Dr. Paresh M. Kariya
Digitalization and connected elevators have been top of elevator or any other service, and create conditions for
mind for many elevator companies for many years now. personalized interaction and communication.
Digitalization provides them with the tools they need to With the new profile of the user-consumer, a major task for
generate value and helps them successfully address new elevator companies, in the context of digitalization, is winning
business challenges. Interactive services can be tailored to over the next generation of elevator customers. Even though
specific user needs, both in customer service and vertical- elevator customers differ in their consumption practices and
transportation (VT) sales. The challenge begins with the preferences, a growing number want to be prioritized by their
requirement of implementing a system that can make the service providers, and want to feel recognized as having distinct
business flexible and resilient, as well as maintain a vital and needs.
profitable relationship with the real protagonist of the new This new user-consumer wants:
economic paradigm: the user-consumer. ♦ Clarity of communication that is appropriately timed and
proactive.
Operations must become ♦ Execution and support that is self-monitored and traceable.
increasingly focused on the customer (Service executions are currently inconsistent and
cumbersome to track.)
to navigate an emerging marketplace
♦ Ease of doing business that ensures a sense of value, quick
that is being dramatically and response, easy resolution and a simplified process of
dynamically transformed in this age interacting with elevator companies.
♦ Higher expectation for correct, complete and transparent
of digital disruption. processes and information flow.
Moreover, the digitalization of the elevator industry is ♦ Dynamic, bidirectional communication with their elevator
influencing business models and structures. User-experience company.
(also known as UX) designers, data scientists and agile teams The customer wants a complete digital solution for VT
are commonly integrated with corporate IT teams, called upon equipment, enabling a whole range of new digital products
to reinvent or create new services. The marketing and and services. Whether they own, manage or use an elevator or
communications department, meanwhile, has assumed a an escalator, the new user-customer is constantly comparing
primary role in designing an engaging customer experience, benefits such as enhanced uptime, deeper insights into issues,
which is indispensable for customer retention. superior convenience and, above all, value for the money.
In the elevator industry, the potential of digital tools has also Each of these “new” consumers has their own needs and
found wide application in operations. “Digital” is a key factor expectations, which must be investigated, listened to and
for operational excellence. satisfied. Only in this way is it possible to formulate a proposal
Today’s customers expect immersive digital experiences in that is in line with the customer’s actual needs. In other words,
almost every aspect of engagement, be it processes or products. it is necessary to get to know the customer, extracting
They need integrated, innovative and simple-to-use solutions information and insights that are truly relevant from the
that make products and equipment easier to handle, be it available data.
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This helps build a business case to support future deployments
Today’s customers expect immersive and allocate resources. Ready-to-pay digital customers should
digital experiences in almost every be preferred.
A mobile application that provides remote elevator access is
aspect of engagement, be it one easy tool. Such applications are easy to install and
processes or products. compatible with most mobile phones. Such GPS-based apps
allow on-location reporting, and can incorporate a geofence
How the VT Industry Has Adopted — a virtual perimeter for a geographic area. Cloud data storage
Digitalization is preferred, as it makes saving and sharing data from many
Elevators, escalators and moving walks transport millions of devices easy.
people every day. In the VT industry, processes are increasingly Digitalization in the elevator industry is now obligatory, not
customer-centric. Operations must become increasingly focused only in modernizing infrastructures, but, above all, in achieving
on the customer to navigate an emerging marketplace that is a genuinely innovative type of communication that is capable
being dramatically and dynamically transformed in this age of of being both reactive and proactive to the often-unexpressed
digital disruption. The traditional model simply isn’t enough needs of the consumer. Digitalization is not so much a
anymore. Today’s customers are not content to be supplied on technological trend, but rather, a change in business
the terms of their contracts, nor are they content to sit back and perspective that can and must finally put the customer at the
wait for sporadic communications that lack a true, two-way center of communications processes. This is true even more so
exchange with their service providers. now that digitalization has exponentially ramped up the
possibilities data can provide to create tailored, value-added
Digitalization of Elevator and Escalator Service services.
The following areas hold potential for digitalization in VT: COVID-19 has contributed more to the evolution of digital
♦ Big data analytics and AI-based predictive maintenance services and driven the advancement and adoption of new
♦ A smartphone app to monitor elevator uptime, downtime, technologies aimed at protecting elevator users. It won’t be
door operation, safeties, lights, ventilation, noise, vibration, long before elevators recognize passengers and predict where
machine temperature, pit water entry, etc. they are going based on machine learning. In the future, when
♦ IoT-based smart service that includes remote monitoring and people ride elevators, streaming services and content in the
inspection, intelligent machine conversation, machine cabin will not only be adapted to the time of the day, but also to
learning and cloud-based preventive maintenance, sensing individual passengers. For me, the digitalization of services in
and collecting data on speed, motor temperature, door the elevator industry will be fun to watch, and even more fun to
failure, etc., to create breakdown-prediction models be a part of.
♦ HoloLens-based inspection and maintenance We are surrounded by screens: in public transportation, at
♦ Customer care centers to track open items, target dates for home, in the street and now, in elevators. Soon, I predict a fully
completions, analyze trends and perform remote car call and digital elevator and escalator industry.
status monitoring through a customer smartphone, two-way
video communication system with remote operators Dr. Paresh. M. Kariya has nearly three decades
These are some of the internal challenges faced by both VT of diverse experience in the VT industry with Otis,
providers and customers: beginning his career as a service engineer and
♦ Hardware and software from the old system not being progressing to management positions in India,
Thailand and the Asia-Pacific. He worked on the
compatible with new system, hence, old hardware that
VT system serving the Statue of Unity — the
requires upgrades
world’s tallest statue (ELEVATOR WORLD India, 1st
♦ Interconnections/infrastructure that depends on local
Quarter 2020). Passionate about developing
providers and mobile network technology that varies in programs that bridge the gap between elevator
coverage quality across locations companies and customer requirements, he has
♦ Manpower; Every engineer must be upgraded to adapt to helped put together modules on elevator and
the end technology. escalator service quality and management. He
holds a PhD and is a director at PAPL Corp, a
Recommendations leader in VHT Planning, Engineering & Inspection
How can we better address the pain points with these services and AIQ India, a consulting, auditing &
technologies for our customers, and how can we help them advisory power house.
grow their businesses with digital packages? The customer
should be advised to start with a pilot program and select their
digital coverage package, which can be rolled out in phases.
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Rising to the
Challenge
Your author discusses how advanced elevator systems can
improve elevator performance.
by Rajnikant Lad
For a considerably long period in the past, say up to the year serial communication system has made the system easier,
1980, we were decades behind the world in terms of elevator increased reliability, reduced cost and increased efficiency.
technology. We had only a few options to choose, like single-
speed or two-speed elevators. Now, we have all the latest
PU-Coated Steel Wire Ropes (Flat Wire Ropes)
elevator technology available in India. Thanks go to the Round steel wire ropes have a short life as compared to flat
government for favorable policy changes and to the elevator wire ropes, have more wear/tear of pulleys and require frequent
industry for taking on the challenges and making this industry rope balancing. PU-coated steel wire ropes are more reliable,
so vibrant. Almost all the leading elevator manufacturers are long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly.
present in our country with their latest technology. Double-decker cabin
The elevator industry is also continuously gearing up for the
latest technology to meet the changing demands of increased
speed, comfort, energy-saving, reliability of safety systems and
good ambiance/interiors.
We have witnessed several technological changes in the
elevator system in the past three decades, and these changes
will only continue as we move forward.
Highlighting a Few Important Changes

Gearless Machines
The introduction of a synchronous motor has made the use
of geared units obsolete. The gearless system has mainly
resulted in energy savings of up to 50% compared to the
conventional motor geared system. Space-savings and increased
system efficiency are important advantages of this system.
Contactless Operations
COVID-19 has forced everyone to think of contactless
systems. The introduction of a contactless call system has
reduced breakdowns and resulted in less maintenance in terms
of time and cost.
Serial Communications
As an alternative to multiple wires for communication
between landing panels, car panels and control panels, the
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Technology Promotes
Relevance, High
Value Data and innovation are key drivers of digital transformation in
India’s real estate industry.
by Ramesh Nair
The real estate industry, which is perceived to be one of the

Technologies Optimizing Building Facility
lowest digitized industries in India, is undergoing a digital
transformation to remain relevant and offer high value to
Management
stakeholders. Technology, data and innovation are the key Over the past few years, AI and IoT have been extensively
drivers of digital transformation that are redefining business explored by developers and occupiers to monitor building
processes in this new, digital era. Amidst the trepidations of the operations, such as automated smart parking that allows the
pandemic, technology has proven to be an effective tool across users to find and reserve parking slots, automated sliding doors
various industries through applications such as AI, Machine with scanners for secured entry/exit and predictive and
Learning (ML) and robotics. Moreover, with the rise in Big Data automatic maintenance solutions for utilities. Predictive
and the Internet of Things (IoT), businesses are now able to maintenance can save 8%-12% over preventive maintenance, and
accurately analyze customer behavior and make informed about 40% on reactive maintenance. Automated facility
decisions. These analytical tools have also proven useful in management systems have been the most effective in
gathering and analyzing a large amount of real-time and streamlining the whole function with more accuracy and
historic data of the various building systems, including minimum human oversight. By using machine-learning and
electrical, HVAC, fire safety, telecommunications and other real-time data, managers can analyze and predict the factors
utilities, effectively managing their operations at low costs. that trigger repairs and require maintenance ahead of time. In
Although tech adoption in the construction industry is still in a commercial real estate, these also cater swiftly to employee-
nascent stage, it is gaining traction with construction-based generated actions, like maintenance support tickets and
tech start-ups receiving a total funding of US$104 million automatic cleaning solutions, thus increasing the efficiency of
(INR7,656 million) as of June 2021, the highest in the past seven the overall facility-management system.
years. Technology Makes Planning and Construction
The use of technology in design-build-operate lifecycles of
More Efficient
projects has improved accuracy and efficiency through
AI and IoT technologies are adopted in the construction
automated functions and predictive analytics, helping
industry to overcome challenges like safety issues, labor and
businesses to identify and mitigate on-site and off-site risks. For
resource shortages, costs and time overruns. Full-scale
instance, IoT technology is playing a pivotal role in reducing
digitalization can help the construction sector realize about 12%
occupational risks on construction sites by tracking worker and
to 20% in annual cost savings. Applications, such as 3D printing
vehicle movements through sensors and measuring exhaustion
that allows the flexibility to print complex designs while
through biometric sensors. Realizing this opportunity,
significantly reducing the construction time and labor costs,
developers and stakeholders are increasingly embracing
self-cleaning building materials that minimize the maintenance
technology and incorporating various tech-based solutions for
and operational cost, and safety alerts that analyze the
better design and execution of their projects with minimum
operations and safety measures taken on-site and notify the
human intervention.
authorities in case of any infringements are some of the
technologies being adopted by the construction industry. One
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Technology Promotes
Relevance, High
Value Data and innovation are key drivers of digital transformation in
India’s real estate industry.
by Ramesh Nair
The real estate industry, which is perceived to be one of the

Technologies Optimizing Building Facility
lowest digitized industries in India, is undergoing a digital
transformation to remain relevant and offer high value to
Management
stakeholders. Technology, data and innovation are the key Over the past few years, AI and IoT have been extensively
drivers of digital transformation that are redefining business explored by developers and occupiers to monitor building
processes in this new, digital era. Amidst the trepidations of the operations, such as automated smart parking that allows the
pandemic, technology has proven to be an effective tool across users to find and reserve parking slots, automated sliding doors
various industries through applications such as AI, Machine with scanners for secured entry/exit and predictive and
Learning (ML) and robotics. Moreover, with the rise in Big Data automatic maintenance solutions for utilities. Predictive
and the Internet of Things (IoT), businesses are now able to maintenance can save 8%-12% over preventive maintenance, and
accurately analyze customer behavior and make informed about 40% on reactive maintenance. Automated facility
decisions. These analytical tools have also proven useful in management systems have been the most effective in
gathering and analyzing a large amount of real-time and streamlining the whole function with more accuracy and
historic data of the various building systems, including minimum human oversight. By using machine-learning and
electrical, HVAC, fire safety, telecommunications and other real-time data, managers can analyze and predict the factors
utilities, effectively managing their operations at low costs. that trigger repairs and require maintenance ahead of time. In
Although tech adoption in the construction industry is still in a commercial real estate, these also cater swiftly to employee-
nascent stage, it is gaining traction with construction-based generated actions, like maintenance support tickets and
tech start-ups receiving a total funding of US$104 million automatic cleaning solutions, thus increasing the efficiency of
(INR7,656 million) as of June 2021, the highest in the past seven the overall facility-management system.
years. Technology Makes Planning and Construction
The use of technology in design-build-operate lifecycles of
More Efficient
projects has improved accuracy and efficiency through
AI and IoT technologies are adopted in the construction
automated functions and predictive analytics, helping
industry to overcome challenges like safety issues, labor and
businesses to identify and mitigate on-site and off-site risks. For
resource shortages, costs and time overruns. Full-scale
instance, IoT technology is playing a pivotal role in reducing
digitalization can help the construction sector realize about 12%
occupational risks on construction sites by tracking worker and
to 20% in annual cost savings. Applications, such as 3D printing
vehicle movements through sensors and measuring exhaustion
that allows the flexibility to print complex designs while
through biometric sensors. Realizing this opportunity,
significantly reducing the construction time and labor costs,
developers and stakeholders are increasingly embracing
self-cleaning building materials that minimize the maintenance
technology and incorporating various tech-based solutions for
and operational cost, and safety alerts that analyze the
better design and execution of their projects with minimum
operations and safety measures taken on-site and notify the
human intervention.
authorities in case of any infringements are some of the
technologies being adopted by the construction industry. One
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of the important sectors where technology has intervened is By using machine-learning and real-time
efficient project planning, where AI and ML are used to track
real-time, on-field construction conditions and, in case of any data, managers can analyze and predict
issues, offer suitable solutions based on the historical data feed the factors that trigger repairs and require
from similar projects. These technologies also track the project
cost. Time can predict overruns based on factors like size of the
maintenance ahead of time.
project, type of contract, leadership competency and resource rates, nearby social infrastructure facilities like schools and
availability and, thus, can notify the authorities with necessary hospitals and predict which properties and neighborhoods will
recommendations. yield the highest returns. Specific AI algorithms also help sellers
and landlords identify eligible and prospective customers, and
PropTech Enhancing Property Transaction generate leads for potential buyers by using natural language
Experience processing programs to identify these potential customers and
AI and ML applications can perform different analyses on a thus target their marketing campaigns and promotions toward
real estate property to determine its valuation, make future these identified leads. This has made the complete procedure of
value predictions, anticipate price trend fluctuations and buying, selling and renting properties more transparent. We
calculate current market rents based on comparable, similar advise developers and brokers to adopt these technologies to
properties. These can increase market flexibility and help real distinguish their offerings and gain a competitive advantage in
estate investors and homebuyers to find valued properties, the market.
distressed properties and off-market opportunities for value
creation. Technology intervention has also altered the buying
Real-Time Data Aids Health and Wellness
and selling patterns of properties by empowering both the Although technology has empowered the real estate
buyers and sellers with access to more data, thus influencing industry with various data-driven decisions — backed with an
their decision-making patterns. enormous data bank — the majority of the accumulated data
Technologies like virtual home tours through augmented remains unfiltered and lacks standardization. Landlords and
reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) applications, AI chatbots, remote employers focusing on employee health and well-being in a
surveying and drone surveying have allowed investors and pandemic or other potentially dangerous health situation
buyers to indulge in an immersive property buying and renting should look for technology-based solutions that can be applied
experience, while also saving time by surveying multiple to monitor real-time occupancy of the building and can be
properties in a limited period. Real estate marketplaces involve beneficial in crowd-management operations and in
different AI-based algorithms to help users personalize and maintaining social distancing while improving the overall
streamline property searches by identifying the user’s employee safety experience. On a broader platform, big data
preferences and choices through automated search engines and analysis with AI and ML technologies can provide insight to
inquiries. investors and buyers about potential industry growth, and can
play an important role in reshaping the real estate industry to
Smart Functions in VT Equipment To Fetch make it more efficient.
Higher Returns
Developers have also introduced AI technologies in Ramesh Nair, CEO, India, and managing director,
buildings’ elevators and escalators with features like touchless Market Development-Asia at Colliers, has more
than 23 years of diverse real estate industry
and voice-controlled panels, temperature sensors and
experience. His career has been focused on
automatic disinfection systems using UV lights. Advanced
overseeing/driving transformational change and
technologies in the elevator and escalator industry, such as
delivering real estate solutions to domestic and
predictive and preventive maintenance, use ML to predict faults multinational owners, investors and occupiers
and perform the necessary service beforehand to prevent a across India and South Asia. Nair recommends
breakdown of the lift or escalator. The functions of vertical- real estate stakeholders to leverage advanced
transportation (VT) equipment can also be monitored remotely technologies like AI, ML, the IoT and robotics to
by management personnel to obtain such information as the create an edge over their competitors. With Colliers, Ramesh is
duration of a lift’s operation, position and motion speed, power responsible for the overall direction, strategy and growth of India’s
consumption, breakdown and emergency fault notifications. business. His key roles include driving long-term sustainable and
Buildings equipped with these “smart functions” fetch higher profitable growth for the company, along with developing its short-term
and long-term strategy. He also drives business development and key
returns and property appreciation, and prompt developers to
relationship management across Asia-Pacific to expand the company’s
include them as a part of their real estate portfolios.
client base and identify new business and opportunities to accelerate
Apart from property-related information, some applications
success.
also collect data on neighborhood transport services, crime
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With IoT, Data is
Available
Monarch product manager addresses the best systems to be
integrated for futuristic, safer elevator travel.
by Subramania Bharathiyar
The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution is coming to all information such as elevator status, car position, mode of
industries, and readers of ELEVATOR WORLD India (EWI) may be operation and fault logs. Constantly monitoring the status of an
unsurprised to hear that the elevator industry is no different. elevator on a remote basis will give users peace of mind that
Essentially, IoT means connectivity – a world where physical their elevator is always properly functioning. The moment that
objects are constantly online and connected to the cloud. In the abnormal conditions of any sort are experienced, managers will
context of elevators, it means that all elevators share all their be alerted, and corrective action can immediately be taken to
data in real-time, ensuring that managers can continuously solve the problem. The most effective IoT systems are
monitor operations. They receive the capability for remote completely flexible when it comes to users so that they are
assistance for elevator commissioning and for remote fault- accessible either by elevator OEMs or by end-users. The ultimate
finding or diagnosis of problems. Additionally, IoT brings the benefit is faster response time for service engineers, thus
possibility of predictive maintenance, allowing users to take reducing elevator downtime. Additionally, since site engineers
pre-emptive action to solve problems before they happen. have information about the error in advance, they always show
At Monarch — the dedicated elevator division of global up equipped with the right spares to sort out the problem.
industrial automation group Inovance — we are releasing our
own elevator IoT solution, which was developed right here in
Remote Elevator Control
India and designed specifically for the Indian market by our The remote monitoring concept can also be taken one step
locally based R&D team. In this article, I’ll give a quick overview further with the implementation of remote elevator control.
of some of the most Common remote elevator control features generally include
important elevator error reset, and commissioning and diagnosis assistance, and
capabilities that the can also allow for remote control during special and/or
best elevator IoT emergency elevator operations. Remote control capability
offerings make offers the ability to avoid unwanted call-backs, and floor call
possible. control can even be used by individual elevator users to
summon their own elevator over the IoT (e.g., from a mobile
Remote device).
Elevator Status
Monitoring Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance is a growing trend across many
Elevator IoT
areas of industry, particularly the manufacturing industry, and,
solutions should
at Monarch, we are confident it will be vital to the future of the
offer a remote
elevator industry, too. It all starts with data. Effective data
elevator monitoring
mining, and remote data collection, mean that elevator OEMs
option. Ideally, this
can be alerted when certain parameters are breached.
should include
These parameters could be quite varied and could include a
real-time system
warning when a component or system has been used or run a
Inovance’s upcoming IoT solution
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commerz III
KONE India wins order to equip new office tower in Mumbai.
submitted by KONE Elevator India

KONE Elevator India has won an order Goregaon, Mumbai. KONE is known for its modern designs and
to supply a suite of People Flow™ solutions, state-of-the-art, cutting-edge products. Elevators form an
including 53 custom-made KONE elevators, integral part of the customer experience, and it is important to
for the new Commerz III, a premium partner with someone who is also aligned with our vision to
commercial building developed by Oberoi create contemporary developments. We trust them with this
Realty Ltd. in Mumbai. The 50-story partnership and are confident they will be able to surpass our
skyscraper is designed to create a premium expectations.”
work environment, and it is set to achieve Amit Gossain, managing director, KONE Elevator India, said:
Oberoi
LEED green-building certification. The “We are proud that our innovative People Flow solutions and
building will be located at the track record helped us win this order. All our solutions are based
International Business Park area in Oberoi on leading eco-efficient, stylish design and innovative
Garden City, which also includes the technological platforms. We work closely with our customers
Commerz (mixed-use building) and the and partners, which helps create great experiences for visitors
Commerz II (LEED-certified) commercial and residents alike. The Commerz III project is one such project
project. and an exciting landmark development that will cater to over
KONE’s order includes 42 MiniSpace® 13,000 people each day. Oberoi Reality Ltd. is a very high-quality
and 11 MonoSpace® elevators, with travel of developer focused on quality and design. It is always a real
Gossain
223 m and maximum speed of 6 m/s, all pleasure to work with them on their projects.
with custom finishes and features to “The world around us is getting smarter – and so are
further improve ride comfort and safety. The elevators will be buildings. To keep people moving smoothly and safely, office
equipped with the KONE Destination Control System (DCS) with buildings need to be smart, functional, easy to navigate and
turnstile integration to enable smooth people flow, avoid able to adapt to future traffic needs.”
crowding and reduce wait and travel times. In addition, the Gossain expanded on the idea that KONE People Flow
contract includes KONE E-Link™ service for monitoring Intelligence solutions make the above a reality with four major
equipment while on site and one year of standard maintenance. blocks:
Vikas Oberoi, CMD, Oberoi Realty Ltd., said: 1) DCS for increased elevator performance and passenger comfort
“We have partnered with KONE India for Commerz III, our 2) Access control systems for increased building security
upcoming commercial building at Oberoi Garden City— 3) Information systems for information sharing inside elevators
and in lobby areas
4) Monitoring systems for monitoring and managing VT
operation
Elaborating on the destination control system, Gossain said:
“For the project, we are offering a traditional destination
control system. The DCS system significantly improves the
performance of the elevator system and provides more comfort
for users — less waiting, faster travel and more space. KSP Touch
DOP and Active identifier are an integral part of the DCS
offering. The KONE Touch Destination Operating Panel
incorporates 10.4” capacitive touchscreen technology and a
highly intuitive interface for an effortless elevator experience.
“Combined with AI, fuzzy logic and genetic algorithm, KONE
DCS has the following advantages: Traffic forecasting — part of
an AI, fuzzy logic identifies the state of current traffic situation
and the genetic algorithm calculates which elevator is the best
choice for each call based on the current traffic situation. KONE
Destination will be integrated with the building’s access-control
Commerz III is located in the International Business Park area in Oberoi
Garden City. system and turnstiles, to further enhance user experience and

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
KONE’s E-Link system allows for monitoring and managing

elevator operation from a single central location.
KONE’s order includes 42 MiniSpace and 11 MonoSpace elevators.
increased building security. After swiping an access card at a KONE’s presence in India dates back to 1984. Based in
turnstile, elevator calls will be made automatically to the users’ Chennai, KONE India serves customers all over the country
default destination floors (direct home floor call from turnstile). through its 50-plus branches and provides sustainable
The allocated elevator will be shown on KONE Destination People Flow solutions for India’s rapidly growing cities. It
Guidance Display.” employs 5,000-plus people in the country.
KONE is providing a 12.1” E-Motive Screen fixed on the car KONE’s production unit in Chennai produces elevators
operating panel for quick delivery of multimedia and for the Indian market, as well as for Bangladesh, Bhutan,
customized content inside elevators. It will also display elevator- Nepal and Sri Lanka. Chennai also has three training
related information like travel direction, current location, next centers where KONE’s installation engineers and field
stops, etc. mechanics are trained to meet KONE India’s strong
Monitoring is an integral part of People Flow, and KONE reputation for high quality and uncompromised safety, as
offers its E-Link systems for monitoring and managing elevator well as the expectations of Indian customers, when
operation from a single, central location. With KONE E-Link, one installing and maintaining elevators and escalators.
will be able to get an accurate, real-time and historical KONE’s global technology and engineering center in
overview, effective monitoring and management of all Chennai, one of eight global R&D centers, is a testing and
equipment, easy integration with the building management research hub that supports the latest technology and
system, remote monitoring and control of equipment. development of future KONE solutions.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
The main contractor is Capacite Infra, and the main architect is
Woods Bagot.

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
KONE’s E-Link system allows for monitoring and managing

elevator operation from a single central location.
KONE’s order includes 42 MiniSpace and 11 MonoSpace elevators.
increased building security. After swiping an access card at a KONE’s presence in India dates back to 1984. Based in
turnstile, elevator calls will be made automatically to the users’ Chennai, KONE India serves customers all over the country
default destination floors (direct home floor call from turnstile). through its 50-plus branches and provides sustainable
The allocated elevator will be shown on KONE Destination People Flow solutions for India’s rapidly growing cities. It
Guidance Display.” employs 5,000-plus people in the country.
KONE is providing a 12.1” E-Motive Screen fixed on the car KONE’s production unit in Chennai produces elevators
operating panel for quick delivery of multimedia and for the Indian market, as well as for Bangladesh, Bhutan,
customized content inside elevators. It will also display elevator- Nepal and Sri Lanka. Chennai also has three training
related information like travel direction, current location, next centers where KONE’s installation engineers and field
stops, etc. mechanics are trained to meet KONE India’s strong
Monitoring is an integral part of People Flow, and KONE reputation for high quality and uncompromised safety, as
offers its E-Link systems for monitoring and managing elevator well as the expectations of Indian customers, when
operation from a single, central location. With KONE E-Link, one installing and maintaining elevators and escalators.
will be able to get an accurate, real-time and historical KONE’s global technology and engineering center in
overview, effective monitoring and management of all Chennai, one of eight global R&D centers, is a testing and
equipment, easy integration with the building management research hub that supports the latest technology and
system, remote monitoring and control of equipment. development of future KONE solutions.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
The main contractor is Capacite Infra, and the main architect is
Woods Bagot.

READERS’ PLATFORM
Back to the Office

Though working from home has its advantages when dealing with the pandemic, offices
offer overall health and improved productivity for the worker.
by Nakul Mathur
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most elements in the surroundings can create difficulty for the brain
formidable challenges faced by the human race. The crisis has to properly allocate attention.
had a significant impact on the way we live and work. The An immunity from external noise at the workspace leads to
forced adoption of the long-term work-from-home arrangement better concentration and focus, which in turn leads to greater
was one of the biggest changes in corporate work culture. productivity. Increased efficiency of employees is directly
However, the beloved office cannot be sidelined for long, and it related to the company’s profit margins.
was and will remain a significant part of professional lives in
the times to come. Let us analyze why the office is an integral In addition to green plants, adequately
part of the work culture and why it affects the overall well-
ventilated premises can work wonders for
being of an employee.
the overall wellbeing of employees.
Changes Amid the Pandemic
As they say, “Your personality is the sum total of your
Green and Ventilated Offices
environment.” Although the working arrangements are
In the post-pandemic scenario, offices with flowery plants
companies’ prerogative and depend on the nature of work, the
and green saplings are preferred by companies. A green office
office seating layout and environment hold a lot of importance
environment also helps employees increase productivity and
for employees’ well-being and health.
reduce stress, while ensuring a steady supply of oxygen.
Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, modern offices have
In addition to green plants, adequately ventilated premises
gone through a number of changes. The transition from
can work wonders for the overall well-being of employees.
cubicles to open floor plans was more of a necessity than an
Windows in the work area and clean air are known to provide
adaptation. However, the changes have had a direct bearing on
better health and increased immunity.
employees’ well-being and productivity. If the factor of home
comfort is set aside, productivity and alertness levels have Cleanliness Matters
declined during work-from-home arrangements. The pandemic has compelled people to pay increased
A comfortable couch, casual clothes and a coffee mug might attention to hygiene, both personal and in the workplace. A
sound good but, in the long run, an office setup and working clean, sanitized and germ-free office environment ensures the
with your colleagues is far more productive. Proper lighting well-being of employees. Moreover, a clean environment
arrangement, comfortable furniture, clean premises, plush improves focus. Employees are generally happier when they
infrastructure, air conditioning, natural light and the work in a pleasant, clean, comfortable environment that also
availability of tea/coffee and water are some of the crucial has space for them to decompress from their day-to-day tasks.
elements for a perfect office premise. Conclusively, a work-from-home setup might be a necessity
Improved Focus in the short term, but the importance of a dedicated office
space cannot be discounted. A well-lit, green and ventilated
A professional office environment has a direct effect on the
work environment will certainly affect the productivity
psyche and productivity of an employee. If the workplace is not
quotient, performance and satisfaction levels of employees.
clean and tidy, the performance of an employee might not be
the best. An organized and aesthetically designed workspace
Nakul Mathur, managing director, Avanta India,
increases the ability to focus on the tasks at hand. Put in
is responsible for expanding the company’s
medical parlance, the visual cortex subjected to irrelevant business operations by keeping a focus on
customer services and expanding the existing
A professional office environment has a client base. While being a highly skilled and
experienced member of the senior management
direct effect on the psyche and team, he is also keenly involved in the day-to-day
productivity of an employee. If the running of the business. Mathur holds a
bachelor’s degree in commerce from Delhi
workplace is not clean and tidy, the University and is an alumnus of “The Oberoi
performance of an employee might not Centre for Learning and Development.”
be the best.
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by Yash Pandya
YP: How has House of Hiranandani (HoH), Old
Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), been a game-changer?
MJ: HoH, OMR, an integrated township development in there are badminton and squash courts, a snooker room, a pool
Chennai, has changed the skyline of the city with its unique room and table tennis, among other facilities. There are tennis
architecture and design. The holistic development has set a courts, a basketball court and a cricket ground with necessary
benchmark for others in the city. Spread across 120 acres, the facilities. The clubhouse also boasts multi-cuisine restaurants.
township blends fine architecture, planning, high construction We have also built a world-class education institution inside
quality and new urbanism. The neo-classical architecture of the our property. The social infrastructure present in the township
sky-reaching buildings sets them apart from other includes Hiranandani Upscale School. It was designed with the
developments. The towers, amenities, open spaces, landscapes ideology and objective of fostering holistic growth and learning
and social infrastructure are intelligently placed. With 1,500 for the children in mind. The wide and balanced curriculum is
families residing in 13 towers, HoH is a premium lifestyle designed in a way that will support children’s individual needs.
destination offering views of the Bay of Bengal. A department store and a restaurant also provide ease of living
The towers range from 33-45 stories and contain 2, 3, 4 and and convenience. In my opinion, this makes the township the
4.5 BHK apartments that are spacious and thoughtfully perfect venue for a healthy and privileged lifestyle.
designed. Each apartment is designed to provide maximum YP: What are some of the locational advantages?
space and ample natural light and ventilation. Full-length MJ: Strategically located on OMR opposite the State
windows and wide decks that range from 28 ft2 to 180 ft2 enable Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd. (SIPCOT) IT
residents to connect with the world outside without the need to Park, the project is easily accessible by road and rail, making it
step out. one of the most sought-after luxury residential projects in
Chennai. OMR has seen significant development in the past
decade, and has established itself as the “belt of good fortune.”
The development of this stretch has led to the emergence of
multinational corporations and IT companies. The road harbors
multiple micro markets such as Taramani, Perungudi,
Thoraipakkam, Karapakkam and Sholinganallur. It also merges
with the East Coast Road (ECR) and results in a convenient route
while traveling between southern peripheral localities in
Chennai such as Thiruvanmiyur, Palavakkam and Neelankarai.
The OMR has important upcoming public infrastructure
projects as well, such as:
♦ A proposed phase II metro up to Siruseri SIPCOT IT Park
♦ A proposed upcoming railway link from Taramani to
Cuddalore via Tiruporur, Mamallapuram and Pondicherry
♦ Six bridges connecting the ECR and the Rajiv Gandhi Salai to
be designed according to the alignment of the proposed
Elevators at the Bay View tower from City Lifts Kinetek
National Waterway 4 to ease congestion in the southern
YP: Which key amenities are provided? parts of the city
MJ: We have a mix of indoor and outdoor sports facilities at I believe HoH had the vision to recognize the importance of
our clubhouse, Blue Turtle. It has a fully equipped gymnasium, creating such spaces and has transformed the ethos and
a swimming pool, a salon/spa, a yoga room, an aerobics center aesthetics of real estate through its unique approach to
and jogging tracks where you can run in lush, green designing and planning its communities.
surroundings. It also has a mini theater and a specially
designed play area for toddlers. For lovers of indoor sports,

INDUSTRY DIALOGUE
Manish Jain (MJ), director of projects, House of Hiranandani, shares

insights with your author (YP) about the company’s OMR integrated
township in Chennai and its VT system.
“
community. This project is a perfect combination of excellent
location, thoughtful planning and world-class amenities.
The other strategy used by us in YP: How would you describe the significance of vertical
terms of VT is working with multiple transportation (VT) in projects by HoH, and this one in
particular?
brands to get the best from each of them. MJ: Elevators are a critical component of our construction.
”
While one brand may have the best VT systems reflect the fine planning and thoughtfulness
involved in conceiving projects. While designing elevators,
technology, another may be good at after-
passenger safety, time and aesthetics are key factors considered
sales service. by the team. To save time, we have primarily provided two
kinds of elevators in our project. In the first category, residents
YP: What sets this project apart? can commute from the ground-floor lobby to their respective
MJ: Our attention to detail and more than four decades of floors. The elevator in the second category allows direct access
experience in engineering and architecture have ensured that to the parking lot in the basement, thus saving time for those
every HoH development is a class above the rest. Our buildings who wish to access their cars. Some towers also have elevators
“
are a tasteful mix of vivid imagination, quality workmanship, with a destination control system (DCS) that enables quick
contemporary layout and flawless execution with attention to transit of residents.
the most meticulous details. At HoH, we believe that each
development needs to resonate the same vision of
magnificence.
It is not just one element. You will see distinguishing
An elevator provides the first
”
characteristics in the broad footpaths, the placement of green impression of any real estate project. It has
spaces and self-contained neighborhoods and communities.
the potential to make or break the
HoH has always believed in offering its homebuyers a complete
living experience where architectural landscapes, along with deal.
amenities, play a crucial role. Quality has been our Unique
Selling Proposition. We try to integrate ourselves and add value The other strategy used by us in terms of VT is working with
to the whole city, the neighborhood and the surrounding multiple brands to get the best from each of them. While one
brand may have the best technology, another may be good at
Continued
Chennai HoH Township

Elevator bank at Amalfi
after-sales service. To benefit the most, we have custom lifts This lift by City Lifts at the project has automatic doors and is spacious
made by TK Elevator, Schindler India, Johnson Lifts and City enough for baby strollers and bicycles.
Lifts, depending on the tower’s requirements. with the look and feel of the lobby and the tower. While the
Elevator speeds range from 2.5 m/s to 5 m/s. Parking lifts focus is definitely on saving time and providing safety to the
typically travel at 1 m/s. Due to incorporating elevators with users, elevator quality is equally important.
good speed, wait times for elevators in our towers during peak
hours is negligible.
Elevators also influence the look of the lobby. Hence, About Manish Jain
aesthetics is equally important while designing them. The Manish Jain, director of projects,
lobby of the under-construction Anchorage tower, one of the House of Hiranandani, is a real
most premium towers in the project, is high on aesthetic value. estate and project management
The Toshiba elevators for this tower have a speed of 4 m/s and professional with more than 30
are equipped with a DCS. Across the entire project, we have 79 years’ experience, with special
elevators with a capacity of 10-20 passengers. expertise in planning and
YP: Which VT aspects were considered in designing the development of properties such as
Jain
project? residential, commercial and retail.

MJ: The number and type of elevators required are He currently leads the projects team at House of
determined in advance through a traffic analysis that is Hiranandani and has played a crucial role in developing
executed for every tower of the project in the conceptual stage. massive township projects at Bangalore, Chennai and
At this stage, we consider the number of flats, bedrooms and Hyderabad. Before joining House of Hiranandani, he
floors, as well as corridor lengths, to arrive at the number and served Phoenix Mill’s Market City projects, Reliance
speed of the units. We also have a few DCS elevators that help Energy and SembCorp at senior management levels.
passengers reach their destinations faster.
YP: Is VT also considered an amenity, with branded elevators
being considered as important as branded bathroom fittings
Yash Pandya reflects the changing paradigm of
and marble flooring?
new-age journalism, which is part storytelling,
MJ: Residences in luxury projects are a style statement for
part statistical data and part what the future
their inhabitants. Unlike olden days, when space and location
might hold. Though based in Mumbai, he has
were all that mattered in a residential project, importance traveled abroad extensively and considers
today is given to every aspect of a project, including elevators, himself a “global writer” who is not constrained
doors, decks and balconies. An elevator provides the first by geographical boundaries.
impression of any real estate project. It has the potential to
make or break the deal. While designing them, we create a
confluence of technology, safety and aesthetics that is in sync

EVENTS
Virgo Initiative Helps VT Industry Get Future-Ready

Webinar highlights environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts on the elevator
industry.
by Divya Mistry
Virgo Communications and Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. and become a necessity going ahead. It is something that is beyond
ELEVATOR WORLD India, in association with Total EHS Advisory financial, and more elevator companies should bring in
Services, LLP, recently conducted a webinar analyzing “ESG additional aspects of it in the industry.”
Impacts on Elevator Industry.” Held on August 11, this was the Moderator Anjali Viswakumar, lead of Sustainability Services
latest in an ongoing series of awareness initiatives organized by for Total EHS Advisory Services, LLP, defined ESG data of an
Virgo on aspects impacting the vertical-transportation (VT) organization as the non-financial factors that can evaluate how
“
industry. far advanced or lagging the organization is on the sustainability
graph. “The ESG ecosystem includes governing principles,
reporting frameworks and rating agencies,” she said. “It is
therefore important to align organization goals and focus areas
ESG is a relatively new topic but also with reporting goals.”
very relevant, and it is estimated that focus Viswakumar then quizzed the panelists on a number of
aspects, including how individual organizations within and
on ESG in the industry will become a related to the elevator industry prioritize ESG and their
necessity going ahead.” — Anitha experiences and perspectives on how to take the concept
forward in the best way possible.
Raghunath, director of Virgo and publisher Manish Mehan, CEO and managing director, TK Elevator
of EW India (India), pointed out that there is a push toward ESG from
investors, as well as other stakeholders. Support from
government agencies is also driving this forward. Describing
The interactive session was hosted by Anitha Raghunath,
their strategies and efforts, he underlined the need for a holistic
director of Virgo and publisher of EW India, who introduced the
approach and said:
panelists and outlined the parameters of the session theme. She
“We have set very high standards, which are not just
explained:
mandatory but even voluntarily. This includes transparency and
“The idea behind organizing this webinar is to ensure that
reporting as per global reporting standards. The entire
relevant, necessary topics are brought in and more people can
ecosystem, end-to-end, needs to work toward one direction. As
be educated. ESG is a relatively new topic but also very relevant,
an organization, we have set some ambitious targets and goals.
and it is estimated that focus on ESG in the industry will
We have been also working toward training more people,
The August webinar was the latest in an ongoing series of awareness initiatives organized by Virgo.

EVENTS
becoming more inclusive and diverse. Even during the
pandemic, we have held sessions online and ensured zero pay
cuts or layoffs.”
Jatin Shah, managing director of Technical Due Diligence of
Colliers International India, conveyed how Colliers has been
taking various steps in this regard, and even published a
detailed ESG report earlier this year. He affirmed:
“We have taken various steps toward environmental
responsibility and have various certifications in place. All the
corporate and global policies are followed to create a safe and
healthy environment for all the stakeholders. There are already
various parameters being established this year, and we are
committed to a global mission and hope to achieve these targets
by next year. As an industry, we are all working together for
research, development and training. There is now an
importance to setting short-term, as well as long-term, goals.”
R Shankar, ESG expert with Total EHS Advisory Services,
emphasized that when it comes to ESG and its relevance, it has
to go through a triple-layer filtration of financial, social and
environmental viability. He said:
“There are various processes and reporting agencies that are
working toward sustainability. India is leading sustainability in
business processes in a big way, and we are taking a step ahead
when it comes to ESG. We have reached a tipping point in
climate change, and we have to take a stand. Now, it is also
about adapting to climate change and the new scenarios. Also,
with the current pandemic situation, the narrative has changed,
so goals also need to change. We need appropriate measures for
the long term and specific to regional strategies. We need to go
beyond benchmarks and strategies.”
The webinar was well received and appreciated by attendees
from the VT industry, chief sustainability officers, CEOs, EHS
heads, divisional heads, investment bankers, project developers
and other related stakeholders. The panelists were lauded for
sharing interesting perspectives with relevant, topical
examples. The session was described as “insightful learning on
what ESG means apart from the usual commercial returns on
investment for which companies are graded,” with many
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CODES & STANDARDS
Revision of the Indian Standards on Passenger and

Goods Lifts, Part 1
Your authors describe coming changes to codes.
by Abhijit Dandekar and Pravin Tipnis
Abstract: The Indian Standards on lifts have been in over a long period of time. The current standards in the series IS
existence for a long time. The current series of Lift Standards, 14665 part 1 to part 5 were published in the years 1999 to 2001,
namely IS 14665 Part 1 to Part 5, was published in the years 1999 which replaced the then-current standards such as IS 4666, IS
to 2001, replacing the then-current standards IS 4666, IS 1860, IS 1860, IS 3534, and several other lift component standards.
3534, and other component standards. The Indian Standards on
Special lifts, e.g., lifts for Persons with Disabilities, Hydraulic
Revision of the Core Indian Standards on Lifts
Lifts, Home lifts, and Machine-Room-less lifts, etc., were added The listed standards in the Annexure 1, except IS 14665 Part
subsequently. Now, another big revision to the lift standards 5: INSPECTION MANUAL, and IS 15259 - INSTALLATION AND
based on ISO 8100-part 1 and ISO 8100-part 2 is in the offing. MAINTENANCE OF HOME LIFTS - CODE OF PRACTICE, are
This revision, currently under printing, will take the present proposed to be superseded/revised by the Indian Standards
Indian Standards on lifts to the international level. This article (under development) based on ISO 8100-1: Lifts for the transport
highlights the safety improvements the new proposed revision of persons and goods — Part 1: Passenger and goods passenger lifts;
to the Indian standards on lifts will bring in, as compared to the and ISO 8100-2: Lifts for the transport of persons and goods — Part
existing lift standards, for the attention and benefit of the 2: Design rules, calculations, examinations and tests of lift
people in the lift industry, as well as interested members of the components.
general public. In addition, the revision will open the The main aim of revising the existing Indian standards on
possibility of using state-of-the-art technology “PESSRAL” in the lifts is to bring them up to par with the international standards.
control of lift operations. The revision standard part 2 will The adoption of the new proposed standards will result in
include guidance on a lot of critical calculations, such as several advantages, such as enhanced safety for the lift
traction between ropes and sheave, rope safety factor, etc., and passengers and lift service technicians; and the possibility of
specify type-tests for the critical safety components of the lift using the latest state-of-the-art technology “Programmable
installation. This article also highlights the major differences in Electronic Systems in Safety Related Application for Lifts”
the revision documents with respect to the ISO 8100-1 and ISO (PESSRAL).
8100-2. Included are the recent additions of new standards on The Indian standard on hydraulic lifts, IS 14671: CODE OF
the subject and what to expect on this front in the near future. PRACTICE FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
HYDRAULIC LIFTS, was published in 1999. On adoption of the
Introduction revision documents based on ISO 8100-1 and ISO 8100-2, the
The vertical-transport (VT) industry in India has been largely Indian standard IS 14671 is proposed to be superseded, bringing
regulated by the Bombay Lift Act 1939 and Bombay Lift Rules in a lot of improvements in the safe operation of hydraulic lifts,
1958 and revised from time to time. As of now, there are 11 as well.
states and one union territory that have enacted their own Lift
Act and framed rules thereunder. In addition, the Bureau of Safety Improvements Related to Lift
Indian Standards (BIS) has published several Indian Standards Passengers
on Lifts and Escalator. Typically, the Indian Standards are Several new features proposed in the revision documents
voluntary in nature. A few standards are made mandatory for that will enhance the safety of lift passengers:
the BIS mark to protect consumers’ health and safety, and a few 1) Ascending Car Overspeed Protection (ACOP) means: The
others are covered under the compulsory registration scheme. revision documents mandate that lifts be provided with
However, some states, e.g., Kerala, Tami Nadu, Karnataka, speed-monitoring and stopping devices so that in case of
Jharkhand and Haryana, have incorporated clauses in their overspeed in the up direction, the lift will be stopped, or at
respective Lift Act and Lift Rules making compliance to the least its speed will be reduced to a level not exceeding the
relevant latest Indian Standards on lifts and escalators buffer design speed.
compulsory. Lifts and escalators are regulated through the The braking could be engaged by the safety gear fitted to
National Building Code of India, as well. the car or counterweight, or the rope brake, or the brake acting
The list of Indian Standards currently available on lifts is on the friction sheave. Even the regular machine brake may be
given in the Annexure 1 (to be published in ELEVATOR WORLD used, provided it complies the requirements as per the ISO
India, 1st Quarter 2022). These standards have been developed 8100-1 having redundancy and its self-monitoring is ensured.
CODES & STANDARDS
Self-monitoring shall be ensured by verification of correct 4) Fire classification for lift car materials: The lift car
lifting/release of the brake or verification of the braking force. material used for flooring, walls and ceiling shall be of a type
Speed monitoring could be done by the speed governor or that is not easy to ignite, shall be good in terms of flaming
another device fulfilling the requirements. droplet properties, flame retardant, etc. IS 14665 does not
The ACOP means is subject to type test. specify such properties.
This is a requirement partially covered in IS 14665. IS 14665 5) Car emergency light: The revision document specifies
requires the speed governor to act in case of overspeed in either emergency lighting levels in the lift car. The lighting in
direction of travel of the lift; remove power from the machine, the car shall provide a minimum illumination of 100 lux in
brake and thus apply the brake. normal conditions and 20 lux for one hour in an emergency
2) Unintended Car Movement (UCM) with landing door not situation. IS 14665 does not specify any values toward this
locked and car door not in closed position: Requirements parameter.
related to UCM: Lifts shall be provided with a mechanism
to detect and stop unintended car movement away from
Safety Improvements for Service Engineers
the landing with the landing door unlocked and the car 1) Shaft lighting shall provide a minimum of 50 lux 1 m above
door open due to any single failure of the lift machine or the car roof vertically, 1 m above the pit floor anywhere a
drive control system, excluding failures of the ropes and the person can stand, work or move between work areas; and
traction sheave, including a sudden loss of traction. 20 lux elsewhere, excluding any shadows. As against this,
This is a completely new requirement, which was not IS 14665 does not specify any illumination levels at these
covered in IS 14665, that prevents likely accidents due to locations.
unintended movement of the lift car with the doors open. 2) Emergency lighting on the car roof: The car roof must be
The stopping element could act on the car, counterweight, illuminated at 5 lux intensity for one hour by the emergency
ropes (suspension or compensation) or traction sheave, etc. The light. The car roof should have an anti-slip working surface.
regular machine brake may be used, provided it complies with These are new requirements with respect to IS 14665.
the requirements as per the ISO 8100-1 having redundancy and 3) Pit access door mandatory: For pits up to 2.5 m in depth,
self-monitoring is ensured. access by the ladder is permissible. In case there is no access
The car shall be stopped such that when passengers come
out, there is sufficient space between the lift car floor and the
lintel of the landing door; the landing floor and the lintel of the
car door for the passengers to come out of the car; and, at the
same time, there is no possibility of anybody falling in the pit
due to an excessive gap between the car floor/car apron and the
lift landing floor. The UCM system is subject to type test. This is
a totally new requirement when compared with those of IS
14665.
3) Car door, landing door, landing/car door locking device
and car wall strength: The car door, landing door and
car wall shall be able to resist 1000 N over an area of 100
cm2, against the current IS requirement of 345 N. Doors
must include retainers to keep the door panels in place if door to the pit other than the landing door, the door lock
the guiding elements malfunction. In addition, car doors, shall be reachable within a height of 1.8 m and a maximum
landing doors and car walls must be able to withstand an of 800 mm horizontally from the pit ladder; or, there has to
impact force equivalent to a person colliding at running be a permanently installed device that will allow a person
speed. Toward this end, they shall withstand a defined “soft in the pit to unlock the door. IS 14665 does not cover this
pendulum test.” In case of a door and car body having glass requirement.
panels, an additional, defined “hard pendulum test” must be 4) Control station in the pit: To prevent technicians needing
complied with. These pendulum shock tests are completely to use ladders or stools to reach components underneath
new additions when compared with IS 14665. the lift car, e.g., to facilitate inspection or maintenance, a
The landing/car door lock shall withstand a force of 1000 N control station with a stop button is mandatory in the pit. In
at the level of lock in case of sliding doors, and 3000 N on the addition, an audio signaling device must be located in the
locking pin in case of hinged doors without permanent pit near the refuge spaces for use in case of entrapment.
deformation or breakage that would adversely affect the safety. A reset function to bring the lift in the normal operation
A force of 300 N in the opening direction of the door shall not must be located outside of the lift shaft. All these requirements
diminish the effectiveness of the locking. Minimum are additional to the existing requirements as per IS 14665.
engagement of the locking elements shall be 7 mm. An 5) Safety gear for counterweight: A safety gear shall be fitted
emergency unlocking triangle is defined, thus now to the counterweight where there is an accessible space
standardized. These are new additions when compared with IS under the pit (such as a storage space or car park). A solid
14665. pier under the buffers extending to the solid ground as
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CODES & STANDARDS
signal is required to prove that the car door is closed before
movement with bypassed car-door-closed contacts. In case
of manually operated landing doors, it shall not be possible
to bypass the contacts of landing doors and the landing-door
locks at the same time. These provisions, which facilitate
maintenance of high-rise lifts, are not covered in IS 14665.
Changes Affecting the Building Design

The revision document based on the ISO 8100-1 standard
introduces some changes to the requirements that the building
designer must fulfill. These changes apply to the lift shaft and
are as follows:
1) Laminated glass: All glass used in the lift shaft must be
laminated. IS 14665 stipulates that glass panels placed at
points normally accessible to persons shall be made of
laminated glass.
2) Stronger shaft walls: Shaft walls to withstand 1000 N, as
permitted in IS 14665 will no longer be permitted.
against 300 N required as per IS 14665.
6) Car roof balustrades: Balustrades shall be provided on
3) Shaft ventilation: As per the revision document based
the lift car roof. They shall have the specified strength
on ISO 8100-1, shaft ventilation is the responsibility of the
and height requirements. These requirements have been
building designer. The lift manufacturer must provide all
introduced to reduce the risk of maintenance persons
the necessary information; for example, the heat emissions
falling into the shaft while working on the car roof. The new
of the lift components, permissible maximum temperature
requirements are as follows:
in the lift shaft, etc. This approach facilitates energy-
♦ Where the distance between the inner edge of the
efficient building design where ventilation requirements
balustrade handrail and the shaft wall is up to 500 mm, the
are determined based on the most energy-efficient
balustrade must have a minimum height of 700 mm.
solution, while at the same time taking into account the
♦ Where the distance between the inner edge of the
working conditions for the maintenance persons working
balustrade handrail and the shaft wall exceeds 500 mm, the
in the lift shaft, and the comfort of the passengers inside
balustrade must have a minimum height of 1100 mm.
the car.
7) Car roof and pit refuge spaces: The minimum volume
4) Fire extinguisher: A fire extinguisher can be located in
requirements for the safety refuge spaces on the car roof and
the shaft. Activation of the sprinkler shall only be possible
in the pit have been specified as follows:
when the lift is stationary at a landing and the main
♦ Upright position: 0.4 x 0.5 m (horizontal dimensions), 2 m
switches of the lift and lighting circuits are automatically
(height)
switched off by the fire or smoke detection system.
♦ Crouching position: 0.5 x 0.7 m (horizontal dimensions), 1 m
(height) Improvements in the Product for Safe Working
♦ Laying position: 0.7 x 1.0 m (horizontal dimensions), 0.5 m The adoption of the revision document based on ISO 8100-1
(height) for pit only will permit the latest technology of PESSRAL to be used in the
The revision document requires that the landing door lift controls.
providing access to the pit must be able to be opened from the PESSRAL is the acronym for
shaft so that maintenance persons can exit the lift shaft even if “Programmable Electronic Systems
the relevant landing door is closed. These are improvements in Safety-Related Applications for
over the provisions of IS 14665. Lifts.” Programmable electronics in
8) Protection for sheaves and pulleys: The revision document control and safety systems is
based on ISO 8100-1 requires nip guards to prevent expected to increase the reliability
introduction of objects between the ropes and pulleys. It also and reduce production and
specifies, elaborately, the requirements for guards used to maintenance costs. Today, safety-
protect the rotating parts, as well as devices for preventing related programmable electronics
the ropes from leaving the grooves of the pulleys. IS 14665 are used in many sectors, including
has very limited requirements toward these issues. the machinery, automotive and
9) Bypassing of car/landing door contacts: For facilitating process industries. PESSRAL in the
maintenance of contacts of landing door, car door and lift controls could be used to detect UCM. Other issues that
door locking, the revision document based on ISO 8100-1 could be handled through PESSRAL include multiple inspection
allows bypassing of either the car-door-closed contact or the control stations, monitoring of the bridged door switches, car
landing door contacts (not both together) in the inspection and landing door bypassing functionality, etc.
operation or emergency electrical operation from the control
panel or emergency/test panel. A separate monitoring
CODES & STANDARDS
The adoption of the revision document based on ISO 8100-2 it with the existing Indian Standards. The partitions are
will bring in the following two new and important aspects to required for full height of the well irrespective of the
lifts/lift components. distance between moving parts of the lifts.
1) Type testing mandatory: The lift safety components will 6) Safety requirements have been added in the revision
have to be type tested (by an accredited laboratory). document when the machinery is placed inside the well
The following safety components will need type testing to and is to be maintained from a platform positioned in the
be done: path of the counterweight or balancing weight. This is in
i) Landing and car door locking devices addition to that as specified in ISO 8100-1 with respect to
ii) Safety gear the platform being in the travel path of the car.
iii) Overspeed governor 7) Reference to hinged car doors is deleted, as such doors are
iv) Buffers not in use in India.
v) PESSRAL 8) Minimum width of the entrance is specified as 700 mm in
vi) Ascending car overspeed protection means the revision document, aligning it with IS 14665.
vii) UCM protection means 9) In case of vertically sliding doors, a safety condition is
viii) Rupture valve/one-way restrictor added that provision shall be made such that in case of the
2) Design Calculations: Important calculations, e.g., failure of one suspension means of the panel, the panel
machine traction calculations, guide rail calculations, shall not fall.
suspension rope safety factor, etc., are elaborated. 10) Requirements have been enhanced in case additional
The following calculations will be available for use: building doors are to be installed in front of the landing
i) Guide rail door. Requirements of minimum space between the two
ii) Evaluation of traction sets of the doors, means of communication and proper
iii) Evaluation of safety factor on suspension ropes ventilation have been specified in the revision document.
iv) Ram, cylinder, rigid pipes and fittings 11) The existing condition as per IS 14665 that power-operated
v) Calculations against over pressure doors shall not be provided with the vision panel is
vi) Calculations of jacks against buckling maintained in the revision document.
In addition, landing doors must be subjected to pendulum 12) Requirement for permitting locking only one door panel
shock tests: hard and soft pendulum/soft pendulum, depending in case of indirectly mechanically linked panels has been
on the construction of the doors with/without glass. made more stringent by adding the condition that the
Exclusions: The current Indian Standards on lifts are “codes single locking shall prevent the opening of the other
of practices.” Thus, for example, IS 14665 Part 1 is devoted to the panels notwithstanding breakage of the panel linking
outline dimensions of lifts; Part 2 contains the basics of the member, thus aligning it to the existing IS 14665.
traffic analysis. However, the revision documents are based on 13) The standard weight of a person has been retained as 68
ISO 8100-1 and ISO 8100-2, which are essentially safety standards kg as per the existing IS 14665, as against 75 kg as per ISO
and, hence, do not have this information. The users may refer to 8100-1. The relationships of the maximum permissible
the revised National Building Code of India-2016 (Part 8/Section car area versus the rated capacity in kg, as well as the
5A), which contains in-depth, updated and comprehensive minimum required car area versus the carrying capacity in
information on such topics. terms of number of passengers, are also maintained as per
the existing IS 14665.
Changes in the Revision Documents With 14) ISO 8100-1 permits bigger car area in case of goods
Respect to the ISO 8100-1 and ISO 8100-2 passenger lifts hydraulically driven; however, the same
It would be interesting to note that the revision documents is not permissible in case of goods passenger lifts with
are not identical to ISO 8100-1 and ISO 8100-2. There are some traction drive. The revision document, on the other hand,
changes proposed in the ISO documents to suit Indian does not differentiate between the permissible car areas
conditions; the major ones are listed hereunder: in case of goods lifts on the basis of the drive type. The
1) The title of the document has been changed from: Lifts for revision document allows a bigger car area in case of
the transport of persons and goods — Part 1: Passenger and goods lifts as per the existing IS 14665.
goods passenger lifts to Lifts for the transport of persons 15) ISO 8100-1 does not treat motor vehicle lifts separately. The
and goods — Part 1: Passenger and goods lifts, to align it revision document specifies the minimum load rating for
with the current practices in India. such lifts as 1.42 kN/m2.
2) In general, all references to the EN standards have been 16) The emergency light level in the car has been increased
deleted and substituted by equivalent IS/IEC/ISO standards. from 5 lux as per the ISO 8100-1 to 20 lux in the revision
3) Optional provision of “adjacent car rescue” via emergency document.
doors fitted to the side walls of the adjacent cars is deleted. 17) The revision document adds specifications for non-metallic
4) Optional provision of emergency trap door fitted to the lift filler weights for counterweight, aligning it with IS 14665.
car roof is deleted. 18) ISO 8100-1 does not recognize alternative elastomeric-
5) The provision of partitions in case of the lift well coated suspension means, such as coated steel belts (CSB).
containing multiple lifts is made more stringent, aligning The revision document permits CSBs as a suspension
Continued
CODES & STANDARDS
means. CSBs are fully specified in the revision document,
aligning with existing IS 14665 and IS 15785.
19) On the other hand, the revision document does not permit
chains as a means of suspension in line with IS 14665,
though ISO 8100-1 permits the same.
20) The minimum number of ropes in the case of car
suspension in the revision document is related to the
diameter of the rope. Thus, the minimum number of ropes
as per the revision document and existing IS 14665 is four
for 8-mm-diameter rope and three for 10-mm-diameter and
bigger ropes. ISO 8100-1, on the other hand, permits two
rope suspensions. The revision document, however, permits
use of two CSBs, subject to monitoring.
21) The coupling of the motor with the component on which
the brake is fixed by belts is permitted by ISO 8100-1. This
is not permissible, however, as per the revision document.
Elevator Components The revision document further prohibits connecting main
l Guide Rails l Guide Clips drive gear to the traction sheave by friction gearing, belt,
l Guide Shoe l Brackets l Wire Ropes chain, clutch, etc.
22) Provision of Automatic Rescue Device (ARD) is mandatory
l Stainless Steel Sheets for Cabin & Doors
as per the revision document, whereas ISO 8100-1 has
no such provision. The functionality of ARD has been
completely defined in the revision document.
23) The revision document specifies the requirements for
Normal Slow-Down devices, Normal Terminal Switches as
per the existing IS 14665, in addition to the Final Terminal
Switches. ISO 8100-1 specifies only the Final Terminal
Switches.
24) The revision document specifies the fire protection
requirements of the lifts in cases of buildings taller than 15
m, and includes the Fire Lifts requirements.
25) The revision document has incorporated the correct
formulae, totaling 6 nos., in place of the incorrect ones as
per ISO 8100-2.
Thus, it may be observed that the revision documents
propose to enhance the safety levels beyond that as per ISO
8100-1 and ISO 8100-2, without compromising it anywhere.
Conclusions
The above discussed improvements will go a long way in
enhancing the safety of persons using or maintaining lifts. Of
course, the maintenance of lifts is very important, and keeping
lifts in safe working condition is only possible through a
SAVERA, Spain, Guide Rails well-planned and executed maintenance program. However,
only a safe-designed and properly installed lift can operate in
safe conditions with good maintenance.
Head Ofce: There are several other related Indian Standards that have
been published by the BIS fairly recently and have been listed in
the Annexure 2 for ready reference. Similarly, there are several
new Indian standards under development, which also have
been listed in the Annexure 3 for ready reference for those
interested. Future plan of work is to study other related
international standards for possible adoption by the BIS. The list
of such standards is as given in the Annexure 4.
Disclaimer: The above article is written in good faith to
educate and make people aware of the proposed changes to the
Indian Standards on lifts. The stated changes to the standards

CODES & STANDARDS
are proposals only, unless the same are published by the Bureau
of Indian Standards. Also, the changes described here are of the
nature of bird’s eye view and do not contain all the information/
conditions in depth for which users are advised to refer to the
original texts. This article with similar text was also published
in IEEMA Journal in April 2021.
Further, the views expressed are personal to the authors. The
authors/publisher or the organizations where the author may
be employed shall not be held responsible for any action taken
by anybody based on the information contained in the article.
Partners With
Editor’s note: The aforementioned Annexures will be
published in ELEVATOR WORLD India, 1st Quarter 2022 issue.
All pictures in the article are courtesy Otis Elevator
Company (India) Ltd.
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Maharashtra and Gujarat states. He is also a member of CED46 (P2 & P16
panels) responsible for drafting the National Building code of India. A
member of ISO TC 178 (WG4, 6, 11 & 12), he has represented the India
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EVENTS
IEE Expo 2022

The ninth edition will provide technological advancements in VT and highlight growing
demand due to smart cities and urbanization.
submitted by Messe Frankfurt
The pandemic has induced drastic changes in the dynamics cities and urbanization and support the government and other
of elevator and escalator manufacturing, product designs, associations working toward the development of Smart Cities.
features and control functions to suit the changing needs of the Amid the emerging opportunities in VT, the trade fair will
hygiene-conscious population. As the industry’s leading trade offer builders and contractors a chance to witness top-of-the-
fair, the International Elevator and Escalator Expo (IEE Expo), line showcases that will steer future trends in elevators and
along with the E2 Forum conference, aims to attract real estate escalators. The trade fair will showcase the latest innovations
developers and builders to witness the latest technologies and from exhibitors hailing from India, Germany, Italy, Switzerland
trends in vertical transportation (VT). and Turkey.
Digitalization is revolutionizing the vertical mobility space, Major elevator component are slated to be part of this new
and with it, the elevator business is transforming. As elevator edition, and many shared their expectations about the
manufacturers integrate new digital capabilities that create upcoming event.
safe, seamless and contactless building experiences, developers Elaborating on his experience at IEE Expo, Bilal Kiliç, foreign
today can provide exceptional passenger experience while, at trade director, Çelikray Elevator Guide Rails, said:
the same time, keep their elevator maintenance and repairs in “The IEE Expo has been a significant business platform for
check. us. It has helped us connect with new people, expand our
Amid hygiene concerns and digitalization, remote relationships and gain insights into the demands of the
monitoring services in elevators and escalators will gain industry. We are ready to participate and promote our products
traction in the post-COVID-19 world, whereas new-age features, at IEE Expo Mumbai 2022.”
such as a central dashboard, human flow-predicting operation Naveen Rajagopalan, director, City Elevators Pvt. Ltd.,
management systems and rapid installation methods, will explained:
allow seamless operations and monitoring, and redefine the “Previous IEE Expos have given a wide exposure to our brand
customer experience. and an opportunity to network with industry professionals. IEE
The first post-pandemic IEE Expo edition, to be held from Expo 2022 will also enhance our experience and exposure as
February 16-18, 2022, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, before.”
aims to provide an ideal platform for meaningful dialogue and Sebastian Steinert, area sales manager, mayr® GmbH, stated:
business collaborations. Through this new edition, IEE Expo “We are continuously working on innovative products, and
aims to provide top-quality technological advancements in VT, discussion with buyers at IEE Expo has repeatedly enabled us to
facilitate an international exchange of technical know-how, find solutions for challenging applications that we can provide
highlight the growing demand for VT facilities due to smart as a market leader for elevator brakes.”
The ninth IEE Expo is scheduled for February 16-18, 2022.

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Statistics from the last event in 2020.
Vikas Kundra, managing director, ZIEHL-ABEGG, said: Indian lift segment, and are dedicated to safe lifts and globally
“India is a great avenue for elevator manufacturers, and competitive manufacturing in India. As infrastructure
especially with increased building and metro projects, the development, real estate and metro projects are heading
opportunity is even greater than before. Based on the strong full-steam ahead, the industry needs a strong platform to bring
response that we have received at the previous edition, we are attention toward the new technological advances that have
certainly looking forward to exhibiting our products at the taken place in the elevator space. The VT fraternity is eagerly
upcoming IEE Expo Mumbai trade fair.” looking forward to re-congregate at IEE Expo 2022 after the
Additionally, companies like Bharat Bijlee, DATIS, Esquire, long halt of the pandemic.”
Excella, Expedite Automation, NBSL India and Tectronics, IEE Expo is the ultimate sourcing point where buyers can
among others, will also be presenting their latest product lines witness the latest technologies and conveniences that modern
at the event. elevators are offering to meet the evolving demands of users.
IEE Expo 2022 has drawn strong support from industry The exhibition has positioned itself as a networking platform
associations, including Maharashtra Chamber of Housing for industry professionals across the country.
Industry (CREDAI-MCHI), AILUF (All India Lift Upliftment The last edition of IEE Expo, held in Mumbai in 2020, gained
Federation), COSMA (Control Panel and Switchgear footfall of a total 7,512 buyers from 27 states and union
Manufacturers’ Association), DEA (Delhi Elevator Association), territories. Around 3,591 of these buyers converged from the
GEIA (Gujarat Elevator Industrial Association), INBAC (Integrated state of Maharashtra, while the remaining 3,921 visiting the fair
Building Automation Community), KEMA (Karnataka Elevator were from Assam, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, New Delhi,
Manufacturers’ Association), KHEMA (Karnataka Hydraulic Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and other
Elevator Manufacturers’ Association), TEEA (Telangana Elevator major states.
and Escalator Association) and Elevator Innovation, as the Prashant Mewada, director, Operations, Runwal Group, who
Educational Partner. was a part of IEE Expo 2020 edition, shared:
Pankaj Trivedi, honorable secretary, AILUF, commented: “IEE Expo had a good response from developers, consultants,
“AILUF is pleased to extend its support to the IEE Expo, which manufacturers and other stakeholders from the industry. It
over the years has proven itself to be a crucial business point for helped us gain a lot of insights from the industry, which is
elevator and escalator companies throughout the world. helpful to work toward the expectations related to smart cities,
Currently, we are strongly working as a virtual platform for the new building technologies, affordable housing, etc.”

REAL ESTATE
NAREDCO MAHI Launched

New arm of national council marks major move in empowering women.
submitted by NAREDCO
In a major move toward empowering women in the real recognition for the contribution of women in India’s real estate
estate sector, the National Real Estate Development Council journey.
(NAREDCO), under the leadership of newly appointed President “Now you are bringing a new force,” Mishra said,
Rajan Bandelkar, established NAREDCO MAHI, the women’s arm commending NAREDCO on the development. “This will
of the real estate body. Durga Shanker Mishra, secretary of the increase your strength two-fold.” He added that all initiatives
Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, was the chief under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs are focused on
guest at the launch and first panel discussion under NAREDCO empowering women.
MAHI, “Women in the Real Estate Sector,” held by founders and Speaking about major changes in the Indian real estate
members on September 24. sector, he said that the Real Estate (Regulation and
During the panel discussion, it was mentioned that Development) Act has brought about confidence for the sector.
NAREDCO MAHI will initially focus on providing access to “There is going to be great development in the real estate front
opportunities for women entrepreneurs, facilitate direct in the country,” he said. “A lot of young management
interaction with policymakers, create networking opportunities professionals are now entering the sector, and more women
with major corporate players in the Indian real estate industry should follow suit.”
and help women form close links with the government. As for potential opportunities, he said that, in the next 30
In its aim to empower female entrepreneurs and encourage years, urbanization, construction and infrastructure
participation of women in the real estate sector and allied development will see great growth. This will mean a great need
fields, NAREDCO MAHI will strive to create an environment for skilled people.
where women in real estate can come together, share Rajan Bandelkar, president, NAREDCO India, said:
experiences, harness their skills, draw on their resources, “We will strive to mobilize women power at NAREDCO MAHI
influence one another, grow and bring about lasting change. this year and garner more visibility for the organization. The
NAREDCO MAHI will aim to ensure active engagement of initiative comes at a crucial time, as it promises to help more
members with other stakeholders in the sector and work and more women entrepreneurs shed the impact of the
toward development and growth of the sector, with due pandemic and support economic recovery. Members of the
(l-r): Aarti Harbhajanka, managing

director, Primus Partners; Jayashree
Kurup, director, Real Estate & Cities,
Wordmeister Editorial Services; Dr.
Ananta S Raghuvanshi, president-elect,
MAHI; Khair Ull Nissa, vice president,
MAHI; Tara Subramaniam, president,
MAHI; Durga Shanker Mishra, secretary,
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs;
Rajan Bandelkar, president, NAREDCO
India; and Preeti Singh, founder and
general secretary, MAHI, at the launch of
NAREDCO MAHI.

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REAL ESTATE
Better gender diversity and

representation would not only unlock
several opportunities for Indian women,
but will also accelerate our great
country’s growth momentum and help in
achieving the target for an Atmanirbhar
Bharat.” — NAREDCO MAHI President
Tara Subramaniam
What’s in a Name?
MAHI is not an acronym. NAREDCO MAHI, the
women’s wing of NAREDCO, is named after the Mahi
River, one of India’s major west-flowing rivers. All
great civilizations are established at the banks of
rivers that “keep flowing and nurture.” That was the
approach the founders of NAREDCO MAHI took to
naming their nascent organization, since, like a great
river, women are strong, lifegiving and nurturing.
newly formed women’s arm are likely to realize unparalleled

business growth.”
Tara Subramaniam, founder/president, NAREDCO MAHI,
acknowledged the efforts of NAREDCO toward empowering
women entrepreneurs in the sector. “Better gender diversity
and representation would not only unlock several opportunities
for Indian women, but will also accelerate our great country’s
growth momentum and help in achieving the target for an
Atmanirbhar Bharat,” she said. EW India / 3,500+ Readers
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GLE Expo Dhaka Postponed

New dates will allow event to fulfill its potential.
submitted by Virgo Communications and Exhibitions

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still visible in Virgo has a strong commitment to
Bangladesh. The second wave is gradually receding, but the
entire country and its industries are at a standstill. Taking this
providing topical and relevant solutions to
situation into consideration, Virgo Communications and enable business development and growth
Exhibition Pvt. Ltd. has announced new dates for the 4th
of the VT industry and its key players.
edition of Global Lift and Escalator (GLE) Expo, Dhaka,
Bangladesh. It will now be held from November 10-12, 2022, at
International Convention City, Bashundhara, Dhaka. The past 15 years have witnessed various innovations by
This will give the nation and its businesses sufficient time to Virgo, facilitating the needs of the VT industry with customized
revive. With the vaccination drive proceeding smoothly, GLE platforms and extending its concepts overseas to markets with
Expo Dhaka will be able to fulfill its potential. An event that potential for widening business horizons. Virgo has a strong
has been beneficial for all vertical-transportation (VT) industry commitment to providing topical and relevant solutions to
stakeholders over the years will be able to welcome the enable business development and growth of the VT industry
visitors who always attend this much-awaited, dedicated, VT and its key players.
industry event. G Raghu, director, Virgo Communications and Exhibition
One of the most important aspects that makes an event Pvt. Ltd., said:
stand out and gives it “must-participate” status for exhibitors is “Our future vision is to continue serving the VT industry and
its lineage. GLE Expo is a perfect example of this. Having made create unique opportunities. GLE Expo is an immensely popular
and successful, internationally renowned offering from the
its mark with successful editions in countries like Sri Lanka,
Virgo portfolio. Brands that associate with the upcoming GLE
Bangladesh and Africa, the show also made its debut in a
Expo Dhaka will be able to leverage Virgo’s exclusive industry
“first-of-its-kind” interactive virtual format earlier this year. The
data and explore this high-growth market in 2022.”
all-important credibility factor is evident from the event’s
media partners: ELEVATOR WORLD and EW India.
Scenes from a past GLE Expo Dhaka; photo courtesy of Wittur

TECHNOLOGY
IoT: Magic or Myth?

A review of available Internet of Things products and their solutions for lift companies.
by Rory Smith
This article was first presented by the Online temperature sensor in a lift machine room. The machine room
Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies, temperature could be viewed on a PC or smartphone.
September 23-25, 2020, by the University of
Northampton, U.K.; for more information, visit www.
Maintenance Types
liftsymposium.org. There are several types of lift maintenance where IoT devices
can be applied. They are as follows:
Keywords: Internet of Things, Machine to Machine, Machine
♦ Breakdown maintenance. This type of lift maintenance
Learning, Artificial Intelligence.
involves returning a lift to service after it has broken down.
Abstract. Through slick videos, magazines, and
Breakdown maintenance is often referred to as reactive
advertisements, IoT, ML, AI and M2M have been promoted as
maintenance.
wonderful solutions for the lift and escalator industry. This
♦ Preventive maintenance (PM). This type of maintenance is
paper reviews the available IoT product offerings by capabilities
regularly performed on a lift or piece of equipment to
and evaluates their efficacy based upon current technology.
reduce the likelihood of a breakdown.[2]
The review includes what is now possible, what is not now
♦ Usage-based maintenance. This is a maintenance strategy
possible and what might be possible soon. Solutions available
based on how much use an asset has experienced. For
to multinational lift companies, and those available to regional example, change the oil of a car engine after every 10,000
and local lift enterprises, are also reviewed. km of use.
Introduction ♦ Condition-based maintenance (CBM). This is a maintenance
method that monitors the condition of critical components
IoT, the Internet of Things, has been promoted as the next
or the entire asset to determine what maintenance is to be
big thing for the lift industry. Articles about IoT appear in many
performed and when it should be performed.[2]
types of publications. Commercials appear on television touting
♦ Task-based maintenance (TBM). TBM is an analysis method
the wonders of cloud computing and Machine Learning (ML).
that reviews existing PM plans and weeds out duplications
The November 2019 edition of ELEVATOR WORLD included an
and identifies missing tasks. At the conclusion of the
article titled “The IOEE: Connecting Equipment, Customers and
analysis, a list of tasks is developed that is then used for
Passengers.” In addition to explaining Schindler’s IoT product, it
future maintenance visits.[3]
also describes the many benefits that IoT, ML, and digitization
♦ Predictive maintenance. Predictive maintenance uses ML to
will bring to the lift industry. There is even a magazine, IoT & issue a recommendation to replace a part or perform a
Elevators, published by Nayar Systems, an IoT company. The service on a lift or escalator before a breakdown occurs.[4]
magazine is filled with interesting articles on AI, ML and smart ♦ Prescriptive maintenance. This method is a totally
and connected cities. The claims in these documents and automated form of predictive maintenance where service
commercials are not hype; they are true. However, tickets are computer-generated for every service visit
implementing these concepts is not simple. using ML.[4]
Because of all the enthusiasm associated with IoT, many
product offerings now exist in the lift industry. What these IoT Goals and Objectives
products can and cannot do will be explored. There are two perspectives on the goals and objectives of IoT
products: those of the building owner or manager, and those of
IoT and Maintenance Types the lift and escalator maintenance provider.
IoT Building Owner/Manager’s Perspective

IoT is defined by Wikipedia as “a system of interrelated Individuals who have had extensive contact with building
computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, owners and managers have found that the owners and
animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers managers want three things[5, 6]:
(UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without 1) The ability to know which lifts are in operation.
requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer 2) To be notified when a lift breakdown occurs.
interaction.”[1] An example of an IoT device would be a 3) If a lift has broken down, to know if it is occupied.

TECHNOLOGY
Whether IoT devices are installed or not, building operators connected to a cloud and does some processing there. The data
want all their vertical-transportation equipment to run trouble- sent to the cloud makes the use of ML possible.
free. The product appears to be designed for lift maintenance
providers. It is not connected electrically to the lift, making it
Lift Maintenance Provider’s Perspective totally secure.
Maintenance providers have two objectives[7]:
1) Customer satisfaction. If uptime can be increased, lifts and Product D, Modular Remote Monitoring with Command
escalators run smoothly, entrapments are reduced and and Control
customers will be more satisfied. This product is a modular remote monitoring system that
2) Operational efficiency. If the right maintenance tasks has several optional components. The base module consists of a
are performed at the right time, then efficiency will be cellular modem located in the machine room and a car-top
increased. The reduction of callbacks also reduces costs. module with an accelerometer. The car-top module is
Accomplishing these objectives will permit maintenance connected to two of the car call buttons in the car operating
providers to compete based on value and quality, rather than panel.
on price. The accelerometer can monitor car and door movements.
Movement levels are recorded. If there is a lower level of car
IoT Products
movement than normal, the car-top unit will send the lift on a
There are many IoT products available in the market. Some
test run using the connections to the car call buttons. If the test
products are available to all buyers. The products available from
run is not successful, an alert is sent.
the multinationals are typically available to their present and
This product can also be connected to compatible light
future clients, not to competitors. The products reviewed
curtains and emergency telephones. The light curtain and
represent a cross-sectional sample of the products available. The
phone data are also collected, making the unit more powerful.
products are neither named nor referenced. In each case the
An optional I/O board can be connected to the lift controller.
review is based on the product manufacturer’s published
This can be used to reset the controller CPU and report such
literature. This review will try to be objective and should not be
information as “car out of service.” Both usage-based and
viewed as either an endorsement or negative assessment.
condition-based maintenance are possible with this product.
Product A, Industrial Router The product is connected to a cloud and does some
processing there. The data sent to the cloud makes the use of
Product A is an industrial router that connects to its virtual
ML possible.
private network (VPN). The router is available in two versions,
The product appears to be designed for lift maintenance
wired and wireless. It is described as an Industrial Internet of
providers.
Things (IIoT) gateway and is a machine-to-machine (M2M)
Any unit with command-and-control features is inherently
device. The product can push data to cloud services, such as
more vulnerable to hacking than read-only of isolated systems.
Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services. However, once the
data is in the cloud, it must be converted to meaningful Products of the Western Multinational Lift Companies
information by data scientists and domain experts. Otis, TKE, Schindler and KONE have all announced IoT
Product B, Remote Monitoring System products. They have also partnered with major ML companies,
such as Microsoft, GE Predix and IBM Watson. Their products
Product B is a remote monitoring system that graphicly
consist of routers or cellular modems connected to controllers,
displays the position, motion and door status of the lifts in a
sensor packages or both. These connections allow them to
building. The graphic data can be viewed on a PC or
gather large quantities of data. Their partners can then help
smartphone. Additionally, this product can issue alerts via
develop the data acquisition, processing and storage
email or text messages if there is a problem with the lifts. This
architecture, as well as provide the cloud processing and ML
product appears to be designed for building management
software to process the collected data. However, these
professionals. It meets the three requirements wanted by
companies must develop ML algorithms needed for predictive
building managers described above in Section Building Owner/
and prescriptive maintenance. These algorithms must be
Manager’s Perspective. This product can also provide reports
developed by teams made up of data scientists and domain
that can be used for usage-based maintenance.
experts.[8] The efficacy of these products will depend upon the
A read-only interface with the lift controller is required.
outputs from these teams. These products appear to be
Product C, Condition-Based Monitoring components of premium service offerings.
Product C uses an accelerometer to monitor the following:
Conclusions
travel, ride quality, door operation, car load, levelling, shaft
None of the products reviewed deliver all the potential
efficiency, number of trips, duty cycles and the condition of
benefits of ML, AI or IoT. However, all deliver some of these
traction sheaves. Both usage-based and condition-based
benefits. Each delivers different benefits at different price levels.
maintenance are possible with this product. The product is
Continued

TECHNOLOGY
Because there are so many

impressive articles, books and
PowerPoint presentations touting
the benefits of IoT, one must be
"The FutuRe of cautious when selecting an IoT
veRtical product. One must first decide which
TRanspoRtation IoT features are needed.
In 2030" None of these products is right for everyone. All are, most likely,
ideal for someone.
All the reviewed products are works in progress. All should
improve in time. ML and all learning should lead to
improvement.
Because there are so many impressive articles, books and
PowerPoint presentations touting the benefits of IoT, one must
be cautious when selecting an IoT product. One must first
decide which IoT features are needed. Then, one should ask for
live demonstrations of the proposed solution. Anything, no
matter how bad, can be made to look fantastic using a
PowerPoint. A live demonstration of a product should usually
be closer to reality than a presentation.
When IoT reaches its full potential, it will seem like magic. It
is in the process of forever changing the lift industry.
References
[1] Internet of Things Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Internet_of_things Last accessed Maintenance on: 6 February 2020
[2] Preventive Maintenance Available from: https://www.fiixsoftware.
com/maintenance-strategies/preventative-maintenance/ Last
accessed: 6 February 2020
[3] Task-Based Maintenance Available from: https://www.armsreliability.
com/page/services/our-methodology/task-based-maintenance-tbm-
analysis Last accessed on: 6 February 2020
[4] The Evolution of Maintenance Available from: https://www.ibm.com/
blogs/internet-of-things/maintenance-evolution-prescriptive/ Last
accessed on: 7 February 2020
DECEMBER 6-7 [5] Discussions with Richard Peters, Peters Research, September 2019
[6] Discussions with Jeff Buntin, TKE, December 2019
2021 [7] Smith, R (2019) TKE’s Internet of Things CIO Applications 8 April 2019
p28.
at [8] Davenport, T. Big Data @ Work. Boston: Harvard Business School
Press (2014)
Rory Smith is visiting professor in lift technology

at the University of Northampton and a
consultant with Peters Research Ltd. He has more
than 51 years of lift industry experience, during
which he has held positions in R&D,
manufacturing, installation, service,
organized by: modernization and sales. His areas of special
interest are robotics, ML, traffic analysis,
& EW dispatching algorithms and ride quality.
Numerous patents have been awarded for
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REAL ESTATE
A Cause for Optimism

Your author studies change in the Indian real estate market and shares projections for the
future.
by Shashank Vashishtha
Reports suggest that the third wave of COVID-19 is set to hit assisted living. With daily socialization and readily available
India in the last quarter of 2021. The Indian real estate market facilities such as food and medical help, assisted living has
has seen a sudden spike after the second wave, with sales in found more acceptance as a “hassle-free aging experience,”
June 2021 accounting for around half of all sales in the second especially during the pandemic.
quarter of 2021. With the rising demand for second homes and
residential properties, following are some insights on the
Resale and Pricing
various segments of Indian real estate before the approaching Macro-economic factors have led to the pricing of real estate
third wave. properties going down after the first wave and staying the
same after the second. Faced with the loss of loved ones, as well
Residential Versus Commercial as financial loss, some clients are unable to make decisions
There is an increased demand for bigger and more spacious concerning real estate. Developers have also reached a
residential properties of the “ready-to-move-in” variety. As threshold and are now trying to maintain prices by offering
learned from the first lockdown, buyers are keen to upgrade freebies such as car parks, removal of preferential location
their lifestyle and make their homes a safe space in which they charges (PLCs) and apartment furnishings. Some developers in
can both live and work. Thus, a good absorption rate is seen in metros are now giving vouchers, such as a Rs50-lakh voucher
the residential real estate segment. On the other hand, that can be used for interior decoration once the sale is made.
commercial real estate has seen a decline with little to no Similarly, the industry is seeing a surge of benefits without
influx of rent, and with tenants renegotiating or even backing compromising the price.
out of their agreements. The work-from-home (WFH) model has When it comes to resale, there is a good demand for
caused a change in the need for office space, with employees independent bungalows or plots in all metro cities. The sector
being hesitant to work in close proximity to one another. is frequently seeing high-ticket transactions (estimated at
Commercial real estate has seen plans to operate under Rs4,000 crore), such as D-Marts and farmhouses.
hybrid models to increase transactions. We expect to see a slow The real estate sector in India is undergoing a vital
trickle of employees coming in on a roster system to fully transformation that will make it one of the biggest contributors
managed work spaces. to the GDP in a short time. Its ups and downs will only serve to
propel it forward. We have exciting things to look forward to
Second Homes for the sector, and the pandemic’s likely third wave is but a
The new WFH concept has been quickly embraced by small challenge that we will overcome.
millennials. Developers have taken advantage of this
opportunity and launched projects in Goa, Mahabalipuram, Shashank Vashishtha is Executive Director,
Nainital and Kodaikanal, among other places. The popularity of designated managing broker, eXp India.
these spots increased as employees preferred to work away Vashistha holds a master’s degree in real estate
from the hustle and bustle of the metros. Young parents are investment and sales and, in his last role,
also investing in homes in remote areas, as they can get a delivered luxury homes for India Sotheby’s
bigger and more spacious house for the same price of a International Realty. Prior to this, he worked with
standard two or three BHK close to their first homes. Living and Cushman & Wakefield and other leading real
estate developers in Delhi. He joined eXp India
working from a remote location in a Tier II or III city means
with almost 10 years of progressive experience in
saving money while still spending quality time with your
real estate. Aside from real estate, Vashistha has
family in a vacation setting. keen interest in art and travel.
Senior Living
Many now prefer to have their senior parents living close to
them, while also having their own space. Non-resident Indians
(NRIs) who are unable to make it into the country due to a
scarcity of flights, young professionals who have moved to Tier
I cities for their jobs and other people who have moved out of
their native places for various reasons are among them. Senior
citizens themselves have become more open to the concept of

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Rethinking Elevator Design and Performance

Your author examines elevator industry innovations with public safety in mind.
by Amish Mistry
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is collective. This has led to innovations in various spheres of
how it works.” – Steve Jobs human activity, especially regarding safety and human health.
Invention has always been a hallmark of humans. This is The elevator industry has also been at the forefront in adopting
what sets humanity apart from the rest of the species in the and continuously developing innovations, not only by
chronology of evolution. The main stimulus for the drive to introducing safety norms regarding elevator usage, but also by
innovate or design has always been the need to adapt to the rethinking elevator design and performance for more
changes in the immediate habitable environment. When efficiency, as well as passenger health and safety.
humans were living in caves, it was the need to take shelter For starters, most elevator passengers adhere to the
from the elements or seek refuge from predators or safeguard mandatory norms of sanitizing hands before and after travel,
various other personal and community interests. It was this wearing a mask, trying to avoid any kind of verbal
drive that enabled humanity to evolve from living in caves to communication to prevent droplets or aerosols lingering in the
the present day. Throughout the history of mankind — in every air, maintaining a safe social distance, facing the lift walls and,
age, every era — whenever a situation presented itself that had more importantly, avoiding touching any surface while
a big impact on their living conditions, humans have always traveling in the lift. These are a given, to use a clichéd term in
gotten together to adapt to the changes in the environment. the “new normal.”
This is the drive that we see in the response to overcoming To facilitate ease of maintaining these safety measures and
the COVID-19 situation. Even in the present circumstances, making the elevator ride as smooth as possible, a lot of design
humans have shown the resiliency to quickly adapt to the interventions are being strategized. For example, the Internet of
situation at every level, right from the individual to the Things (IoT) is being integrated with elevators so they can now
function by being connected with user smartphones, such that
the passenger can simply key in a floor number through a
smartphone app, thus avoiding any kind of surface touch. Also,
through the IoT, the elevator internal atmosphere can be
Find Elevator World on assessed for aerosol and other toxic elements at regular
intervals. Again, periodic elevator sanitization is being
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The entire assembly of elevator travel, including the car, the
lobby, as well as the core, is undergoing a rethink to make
future elevator travel as safe and as comfortable as it can ever
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Insights by Architect Rajiv Mishra:
Elevators are, by default, closed
units. There could always be the
risk of traveling alongside an
infected person or an asymptomatic
carrier. Research has shown that
the virus can linger in the air even
after the infected person has long
Insights by Architect Arvind Mamania: exited the elevator. Thus, one area
With high rises being the where elevators could make
norm, it would be advisable to headway is in providing adequate natural ventilation or
have larger lift sizes to allow for at least creating exhaust outlets, perhaps at the roof of
adequate space between the car. This way, there will be a continuous flow of
passengers. To take care of traffic, natural air, while also removal of foul air along with any
the elevator core can be retrofitted airborne particulates, which could account for future
with more cars. This will help infections.
prevent people from rushing into Also, it would be advisable to have periodic
a single elevator all at once. sanitization of elevator cars during the day, as well as a
Also, by and large, people are comprehensive sanitization every week. This will greatly
following safety norms due to the pandemic. But, to curb any kind of infection occurring during elevator
avoid any kind of laxity, it would be helpful to have travel.
information displayed in lift lobbies, as well as within Another way to increase safety within elevators
the lifts by visual imagery or a running monitor would be to have different elevators that specifically
display. This will be greatly beneficial in public places cater to designated floors. This way, there will be less
like malls, offices and other institutional buildings, crowding within elevators. Of course, this will mean
which are visited by a large number of people and having more elevators within a structure with more
could be potential disease-spreading hubs. spaces dedicated to lift lobbies. But when it comes to
One major vantage area could be the lift doors. human safety, there should be no room for compromise.
While traveling in elevators, people stare blankly at the
doors. The doors could be fitted with slim monitors or Rajiv Mishra is an architect, town planner, urbanist, real estate
valuer and education manager who serves as principal with the
glass displays with built-in LED screens that provide
Sir JJ College of Architecture, University of Mumbai and director,
visual relief, as well as double up as information media.
directorate of art, Government of Maharashtra.
Again, to make elevator travel more user-friendly, these
display doors could be interactive panels, wherein the
passengers can employ them to communicate from
within the elevator itself. These could also play a huge
role in terms of passenger safety, especially concerning
women, children and the elderly.
Another safety precaution that could be taken is
sanitizing the elevators at frequent intervals during the
day. There could be some unsuspecting passengers
who could be asymptomatic and may infect other The elevator industry has also been at
users. Through regular sanitization, the chance of other the forefront in adopting and
passengers getting infected is largely eliminated.
Most apartments and buildings are observing safety continuously developing innovations,
measures, but when it comes to public health, one can not only by introducing safety norms
never afford to be complacent. It’s always good to be a
little more watchful. regarding elevator usage, but also by
rethinking elevator design and
Ar. Arvind Mamania is a B.Arch. from Mumbai University, a
member of Fellow Indian Institute of Architects (FIIA), a performance for more efficiency, as
post-graduate diploma holder from the Institute for Housing well as passenger health and safety.
Studies (Holland) and director, Rachna Sansad.

REAL ESTATE
Real Estate Players Shift to a High Gear

Recent expansion plans and large-scale project announcements augur well for the
VT industry.
There was a stage during the initial months of the pandemic develop an aspirational luxury integrated
when real estate was in “distress mode.” Now, with the residential township in this location under
residential segment driving the comeback, the leading brands the asset light JDA model with Amar Dye
appear to have transferred themselves into “de-stress” mode. Chem Ltd. This would be another
Recent months have witnessed several announcements that put acquisition by the company, establishing
smiles on the faces of those in the vertical-transportation (VT) its presence in the eastern suburbs of
industry, as well, given the volumes of new development they MMR.
indicate. While Sunteck Realty has a very strong
Khetan
portfolio in the Western suburbs of the
Raymond Realty Expands MMR, this project addition will strengthen
Its Horizons the company’s portfolio in the eastern markets of the MMR, as
Raymond Realty recently announced well. This will be the fourth acquisition by Sunteck since the
the development of Grade A commercial beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the Shahad
and high street retail space at Thane with (Kalyan) project, the company had done three project
land spread across 9.5 acres. The company acquisitions at Vasai, Vasind and Borivali, totaling
also announced its plans to build premium approximately 8 million ft2, and this project will add another
Singhania
residential units with three- and four-BHK approximate 10 million ft2, thus, adding in a total 18 million ft2
configurations spread across 1 million ft2, to Sunteck’s portfolio.
subject to requisite approvals. The project will come with Kamal Khetan, chairman, Sunteck Realty Ltd., said:
premium amenities, some being the first of their kind in the “We are happy to announce this value-accretive joint
sector in India. development plan with Amar Dye Chem Ltd. In line with the
In addition to housing and commercial projects in Thane, trends seen post pandemic, there is a growing demand for good
Raymond Realty is also evaluating numerous options through a peripheral locations around major metros. Thus, we are pleased
Joint Development Agreement (JDA) without land acquisition in to announce our entry into MMR’s robust eastern micro-market
the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Various proposals are of Shahad (Kalyan). Market consolidation in favor of quality
currently under evaluation across MMR, and the business is on and well-funded real estate companies has been an ongoing
course to attain significant value creation. trend, and Sunteck has been a key beneficiary of this trend,
Gautam Hari Singhania, chairman and managing director, continuously expanding its business portfolio with attractive
Raymond Ltd., said: return opportunities. We shall bring in our best-in-class
“Raymond Realty is making great strides in the sector with construction and development capabilities and endeavor to
an appealing proposition that is resonating well with our create a landmark development in this micro-market.”
consumers. Structurally, the first three towers of our maiden
project are complete, and we are committed to deliver the first CASAGRAND Announces
unit 24 months ahead of the declared RERA deadline. This is in Aggressive Business Plans
line with our brand values, where the speed for a go-to market South India-based real estate developer
remains pivotal to our overall strategy. The current project has CASAGRAND envisages going public
given us enough confidence now to expand our horizons along with other key growth plans. Arun
beyond Thane, and our venture into real estate is not limited to Mn, founder and managing director,
land monetization only. We are exploring various options of announced company plans to establish
joint development without land acquisition outside Thane. sales offices in the U.S. and Dubai. The
Mn
Home ownership is an aspiration in India, and we seek to fulfill company is going to strengthen its
this cherished dream for all.” presence in Bangalore and Hyderabad. These two markets will
contribute 35%, while Chennai will contribute 65% of total
Sunteck Realty Plans JDA To Develop 10 revenue. The company will develop affordable and mid-luxury
Million Ft2 at Shahad (Kalyan) apartments, villas and also aims to develop more affordable
Sunteck Realty Ltd. plans to develop a marquee approximate houses.
50-acre land parcel at Shahad (Kalyan). The company would

REAL ESTATE
Housr Enters Hyderabad,
Launches Two New Properties
Housr is expanding its plans for
co-living spaces, anticipating greater
demand for affordable accommodation
that also offers flexible terms and a sense
of community and safe living. The
Anand
company unveiled its two new properties

in Hyderabad’s key Financial District (Hi
Tech City and Kondapur). The company aims to expand to 10-12
properties in Hyderabad by December 2021.
With the addition of these two boutique properties to its
portfolio, at present, Housr has 20-plus properties across NCR,
Pune and Hyderabad and is aiming to aggressively launch more
properties in the next six-nine months across the country.
Founded by Deepak Anand and Kalpesh Mehta in 2018, Housr is
backed by investors Adar Poonawalla through Rising Sun
Holdings, Pirojsha Godrej, Abhishek Lodha and Harsh Patodia.
Speaking on the expansion, Anand, co-founder and CEO,
Housr, said:
“We are excited to venture into the Hyderabad market. The
city holds massive potential for real estate and rentals, which is
being unfolded despite the ongoing pandemic. It is showing
positive market sentiments, and the response is encouraging for
us to plan more properties in the coming months. The value
and demand for Housr is evident in the performance of our first
operating property in Gurgaon and many more that we
launched despite the ongoing pandemic. At an aggregated level,
we have achieved a robust average occupancy rate of 85%-plus,
which is a first in the industry. Housr has already taken steps to
enhance our operational strength, technical capabilities and
service delivery in a post-COVID-19 landscape. We will continue
to evolve our business and product offerings to cement Housr’s
position as a dominant co-living player and deliver more value
for our residents and business partners.”
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EVENTS
KHEMA Conducts Vaccination and Health Camp

Event offered as part of the General Body Meeting.
submitted by KHEMA
The Karnataka Hydraulic and Elevator Manufacturers’ gloves, sanitizers, etc., and monitor the medical insurances’
Association (KHEMA) held its General Body Meeting on August timelines for the safety, also. Educate and help your community
7, during which it also presented a “Vaccination and Health to take vaccines and follow all the COVID rules and regulations
Check Up Camp” in Bangalore for employees of elevator laid by the government. In these challenging and tough times,
manufacturing companies, service providers, component be safe and strong; we are all navigating through
manufacturers/suppliers and distributors. Approximately 300 uncertain times.”
people were vaccinated during the event. Due to the continuous extension of lockdown for many
Dignitaries present at the occasion as chief guests included weeks, elevator companies faced many grievances and
Chief Electrical Inspectorate Theethira N. Appachu, former MLC continuous problems, difficulties and challenges in many ways;
Dr. T.A. Sharavana, Chairman of Karnataka Border Development especially in providing their services to elevator users due to
Authority Dr. C. Somashekhara and former Chief Electrical the prohibition in travel of people and materials during the
Inspectorate D.H. Basavaraju. ELEVATOR WORLD India, as lockdown period. It also adversely affected the rendering of
magazine partner for the event, extended its support to this immediate service for rescue operations, repairs to non-
timely initiative by KHEMA, and urged other associations across functioning elevators and service/regular maintenance of lifts,
the country to conduct similar activities in their areas. installation/commissioning of elevators, etc.
Underlining the need for the authorities to consider elevator In view of the demands received by us on this affecting
services as an essential and emergency service, Dr. B.M. Umesh elevator services, KHEMA filed a memorandum of writ petition
Kumar, president, KHEMA, shared how the association played a under article 226 of the Constitution of India on 28.05.2021
key role in raising this issue during the second wave of the before the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, to grant an
pandemic through a communication to KHEMA’s industrial order directing the respondents on the following:
partners. He emphasized: 1) Consider and include elevator industry and its service as an
“In this pandemic situation, we request all of you to please essential/emergency service provider.
take care. COVID is not over yet; we need to fight against this 2) Grant permission to travel for the workers and staff of
deadly virus and take care of ourselves. Never neglect any small industries to their workplace (i.e., installed lift locations to
symptoms; protect and safeguard employees, technicians and attend emergency breakdown/rescue, or minor repairs,
their families. Kindly equip your team with all the required if any).
medical safety gadgets, like face masks/face shields, hand 3) Include lift services in the standard operating procedures
KHEMA chief guest felicitation

EVENTS
Vaccination camp
7) Consider the elevator industry/service engineers/technicians/

labor in the COVID-19 relief economic package and other
benefits.
The KHEMA petition was listed and heard by The Justice-
High Court of Karnataka from 03.06.2021 in the lockdown
period, and posted for further hearings later. The High Court
directed the Government Official Advocates to also file their
petition.
After hearing the petitions, the High Court, by means of its
order dated 14.06.2021, directed KHEMA to submit the
representation again to the competent authority to consider
lift/elevator services as essential and emergency service, and to
permit us to operate during the lockdown/curfew period, with
clear further directions for government authorities to consider
its request within two weeks from the date of representation.
KHEMA gave the representation to The Chief Electrical
Inspector to the Government Electrical Inspectorate, which
forwarded its representation to Additional Chief Secretary to
Government of Karnataka Energy Department for further
action. KHEMA also submitted the representation to The Chief
Secretary to the Government of Karnataka and all the
competent Government of Karnataka Authorities mentioned in
the petition. On this word, Kumar affirmed:
“Glad to inform that in the abovesaid judgment, received
Felicitation trophy directions from the High Court of Karnataka to Government of
(SOPs) and allow to operate/function to render services Karnataka authorities to consider our request to render the
during future lockdown periods/curfews, if any. elevator services smoothly abiding the Government’s COVID
4) Consider field working engineers/technicians as “Corona rules and regulations during the lockdown period/curfew all
Warriors.” over Karnataka, and have assured that seeing the situations of
5) Consider the elevator industry as frontline workers, as they the COVID third wave, they would take them into consideration.
are directly providing the services and thus should receive Our efforts will yield the results in the future lockdowns/curfews
preference for vaccination. that may be imposed by the state government during the
6) As this is a continuous process, allow elevator component/ pandemic period if any.”
accessory suppliers to operate for procurement of emergency
spares required for repairs by elevator manufacturers in
future lockdowns/curfews.

EVENTS
E2 Forum New Delhi Highlights Opportunities for VT

Delegates, OEMs and real estate developers presented on potential in emerging and
existing segments.
by Gagandeep Kaur
They say change is the only constant, and the adage is The inauguration ceremony witnessed participation from
perhaps best exemplified by the vertical-transportation (VT) Surendra Singh, additional director general (Works), CPWD; S.
sector. Driven by rapid growth in urbanization, infrastructure K. Lohia, managing director and chief executive officer, IRSDC;
development and rising need for ease in passenger mobility, Vimal Kumar, chief engineer (Electrical), CPWD; R.
new horizons are being earmarked for further exploration as a Ramanathan, project director, general consultant - Nagpur
broader spectrum of opportunities beckons elevator and Metro Rail Project, Systra MVA Consulting; V. Jagadish Kumar,
escalator manufacturers in India. Reflecting this evolving director, L’Avenir Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.; and Winston Pereira,
scenario, the E2 Forum New Delhi, held on October 1, at Le general manager, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd.
Meridien, witnessed a day of insightful business discussions Addressing the forum in his capacity as Guest of Honor,
and deliberations on what lies ahead. Lohia pointed out:
Organized by Messe Frankfurt India for the first time in the “A lot of vertical growth will happen in the coming years.
capital of India, New Delhi, the third edition of E2 Forum The ease of vertical movement is being felt, so not only the
highlighted imminent opportunities for lifts and elevators four-story buildings but even privately owned single-story
across major sectors. buildings will undergo elevator installations. There is also a
Multi-sectorial panel discussions enabled delegates to gain need for advanced elevator technology; touchless systems, faster
holistic insight into the lucrative business prospects and mobility and better maintainability will be the need of the hour
understand the evolving demands and requirements for lifts going forward.”
and elevators across various streams. Providing a preview of Indian Railway’s grand plan to
The event witnessed dignitaries from institutions like Indian enhance the railway ecosystem and imbibing the concept of
Railway Stations Development Corp. (IRSDC), Delhi Metro Rail the smart city, he shared:
Corp. (DMRC), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Delhi “Escalators and elevators are an indispensable feature in
International Airport Ltd. and Nagpur Metro Rail Project. The mass transit systems like metro and railway stations, high-rise
panels also comprised industry leaders from VT brands like buildings, and commercial and retail spaces. Design and safety
Fujitec India Pvt. Ltd., ECE Elevators and Schindler, as well as are the foremost factors to be considered while installing
real estate developer firms such as DLF Ltd., Runwal Group, elevators and escalators. We are in the process of planning the
Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd. and Smart World redevelopment of railway stations called ‘RAILOPOLIS’ — a mini
Developers. They deliberated on emerging projects and smart city on principles of national transit-oriented
business opportunities over a series of sessions in the presence development policy, and accordingly, there would be high
of delegates. demand of elevators and escalators for these. These assets must
Delegates interact with the panelists.

EVENTS
Panel discussions were held.
Lohia addresses the forum.
have state-of-the-art safety and surveillance provisions and

emergency response mechanisms to avert mis-happenings.”
Elaborating on the increasing opportunities for lifts and
escalators in India’s growing metro sector, Om Hari Pandey,
director (Electrical), DMRC, shared:
“With metros growing all over India and exponential growth
in metro ridership, there is great demand for lifts and
escalators. Our Phase 4 has already been moving at a fast pace,
(l-r) Om Hari Pandey, director (Electrical), DMRC; Vimal Kumar, chief
and we have recently finalized the tender for over 300
engineer (Electrical), CPWD; Vivek Khulbe, head of Airport Systems, Delhi
escalators, and around 200 lifts currently under the finalization International Airport Ltd., GMR Group; Hari Easwaran Iyer, president -
stage. With the government’s impetus for ‘Make in India,’ the Contracts & Procurement, Smart World; Prashant Mewada, executive
challenges are lying with the manufacturers to compete and director, Runwal Group and Sanjay Kumar Varshney, executive director,
Signature Global
derive strategy to develop and manufacture in India more and
more.”
Vivek Khulbe, head Airport Systems - Delhi International
are confident and now eagerly await the next big industry
Airport Ltd., GMR Group, conveyed his experience of attending
engagement platform, IEE Expo 2022, to witness the latest
the E2 Forum for the first time, along with a crucial message for
smart elevator technological advancements based on the
the industry:
shifting needs of the hygiene-conscious population.”
“I am delighted to attend this platform, which enabled us to
exchange ideas and understand various upcoming technologies Event Profile
in the lift and escalator space. I request the vertical- Vertical movement of people and goods within urban
transportation segment to focus on PRM (People with Reduced infrastructures calls for intelligent and interconnected building-
Mobility), ensure optimum facilities and enhance safety aspects systems technology. Apart from the International Elevator and
so that passengers can be transported from one building to Escalator (IEE) Expo in Mumbai, the E2 Forums in Buenos Aires
another in a safer way.” (Argentina), Frankfurt am Main (Germany), Milan (Italy), and
The forum was supported by apex industry body CREDAI- Mumbai and New Delhi (India) complement the portfolio as
MCHI as the Strategic Industry Partner, along with IRSDC and innovation forums for cross-industry dialogue between the
DEA (Delhi Elevator Association). Leading elevator component industry and operators in the real estate sector, construction
brands like Arkel and Usha Martin were present as associate planning and building services technology.
partners, Genemek as exhibit partner and L’Avenir Elevator
Consultancy as the Knowledge Partner. Gagandeep Kaur is a media professional with
Pereira, of Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd., shared: over a decade's experience. She currently resides
“IEE Expo was the last show for the vertical mobility sector in Delhi NCR.
before lockdown hit India. A lot has changed in this period with
elevator manufacturers introducing product designs, features
and control functions to suit changing market needs focused on
consumer safety. E2 Forum was the ideal meeting place for the
industry to discuss these advancements and the challenges and
opportunities they bring for elevator OEMs going forward. We

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Style and Technology

Upgraded materials, smart elevator system now available.
EASE Cabin
❮
Polykastro, Greece-based DOPPLER, noting evolving market
demands and client expectations, has released the EASE cabin
series, which the company says was developed from its efforts
to provide “new solutions with upgraded capabilities.” EASE is
made of durable, lightweight materials designed to ensure
high quality through such benefits as ease of installation and
maintenance, durability and aesthetic choices. The EASE cabin
uses double-sided aluminum honeycomb and galvanized
steel-plate panels that are reversible, which can extend the
cabin’s life in, for example, incidents of vandalism or wear from
extensive usage. A wide variety of panels covers many aesthetic
preferences, from classic tones to modern, bold colors. The
client can also personalize the design by adding digital
printing.
Installation is completed in a few steps. The number of
requisite fixings is much lower than those needed for the
typical cabin. Assembly of the walls is done from inside the
cabin, saving installation labor time. Maintenance and
reversing the panels are also done inside the cabin. EASE uses
fireproof and waterproof materials in compliance with
European regulations, which ensures a safe rider experience.
doppler.gr/en EASE cabin with panoramic view
Technical Specs
Material Aluminum plate/Galvanized steel plate
Metal plate thickness 0.6 mm
Panel size 1250 mm X 2190 mm X 12 mm
Surface treatment Printed/PVC-PET film
Edge banding Open edge/Bending edge
Conformity with EN 81.1/EN 81-20/-50
Continued

4TH EXCLUSIVE ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR
EXPO IN DHAKA
4th
EXPO DHAKA 2022
10-12 November 2022

International Convention City,
Bashundhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
www.gleexpo.com
EXPO HIGHLIGHTS
• Exclusive exhibition on elevators, escalators and components • Witness latest products, technology & innovations from global industry players
• Interact with top builders, architects civil engineers & government bodies • Best platform for buyers and influencer’s to meet and explore
new business opportunities • Products displayed include high speed elevators, home lifts, parking elevators and escalators
KEY PARTICIPANTS
MEDIA PARTNERS CHINA BOOKING AGENT ORGANISED BY

CHINA SHIPPERS’ ASSOCIATION
203, Building BC, Shanshuibogong, Chaoyang District,
Beijing, CHINA. Tel: +86-10-67184305 Ms.Zhang Xuan,
Email: csaexpo@foxmail.com
Contact: Mr. Vashdev | T: +91 80 25357028 / 29 M: +880 1624 094003, +91 99644 41922 | dev@virgo-comm.com
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
technology allows for quick deployment and enables

Elevator Monitoring Solution
❮
technicians to perform lift rope tensioning accurately and
Singapore-based ST Engineering is employing Henning’s efficiently, thus optimizing rope life.
technology to launch its non-intrusive AGIL Smart Lift
Monitoring solution, which will be progressively installed on How It Works
elevators in Singapore starting this year, a move ST Engineering The smart sensors working with WEARwatcher take on data
says is “one of the largest-scale deployments of a smart lift collection and sense-making at the secure and unified Internet
monitoring solution to date.” AGIL Smart Lift Monitoring of Things (IoT) platform. This generates real-time insights on
enables building owners, lift operators and technicians to have elevator performance and provides predictive analytics of
24/7 remote status oversight and diagnostics, with centralized, individual lift components for maintenance planning that leads
real-time visibility of lift operations across different brands, to reduced downtime and optimized component service life.
models and locations. These improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs and
The cloud-based AGIL Smart Lift Monitoring solution was waste, allowing more sustainable lift maintenance. Integrated
co-developed with elevator measurement device manufacturer with a mobile application, the AGIL Smart Lift Monitoring
Henning GmbH & Co. KG of Germany. The system uses solution provides real-time alerts and incident updates on the
Henning’s patented Donut rope load sensors, analysis go, including remote diagnostics that identify possible causes
algorithms and its WEARwatcher edge computing component, and provide recommendations for more accurate and quicker
a car-top device designed around a 4x64-bit ARM controller that diagnoses of lift issues. It’s part of a suite of smart city solutions
analyzes elevator data and sends only generated alerts to the comprising smart mobility, smart utilities and infrastructure,
cloud, which keeps communication costs low. ST Engineering, and urban environment solutions. With more than 700 smart
overseeing the rollout logistics, takes over the cloud back end, city projects across 130 cities, ST Engineering helps its users
communication and system security. AGIL Smart Lift transform into connected, resilient and sustainable spaces to
Monitoring provides a plug-and-play solution that eliminates enhance quality of life.
the need to integrate with existing lift systems and allows stengg.com
installation in a flexible and scalable manner. The rope sensor henning-gmbh.de
The Henning WEARwatcher edge computer component is being used by ST Engineering for its AGIL Smart Lift Monitoring solution

Marketplace PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Marketplace Rates
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extra (per insertion). Color is available. Contact for pricing.
Single Insertion 6x Rate 12x Rate
1/8 $350.00 $300.00 $250.00
1/4 $600.00 $500.00 $450.00
1/8 Horizontal — 3-5/8” by 2-1/8”
1/4 Vertical — 3-5/8” by 4-3/4”
1/4 Horizontal — 7-1/2” by 2-1/4” deep
*AGENCY COMMISSIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON MARKETPLACE ADVERTISING.

SOURCE DIRECTORY
This section serves as a resource for the industry and consists of current Elevator World India advertisers and their website or
email addresses. For detailed information on each company, please visit www.elevatorworld.com/directory. Contact Anitha
Raghunath at anitha@virgopublications.com or T. Bruce MacKinnon at tbruce@elevatorworld.com for more information.
ADON COMPONENTS
Website: www.adoncomponents.com MESSE FRANKFURT
APPRO LUBES PVT. LTD. Website: www.ieeexpo.com
Website: www.approlubes.net MONTEFERRO INDIA GUIDERAILS AND
APSON INC. ELEVATOR PARTS
Website: www.apson.co.in Website: www.monteferro.it
ARKEL ELECTRONIC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED MUNDAPAT ENGINEERS ENTERPRISES

Website: www.arkel.co.in Website: www.mundapat.com
ASCEND LIFT TECHNOLOGIES OMEGA ELEVATORS

Website: www.ascendlifttechnologies.com Website: www.omega-elevators.com
BHARAT BIJLEE LIMITED OLEO BUFFERS INDIA PVT LTD

Website: www.bharatbijlee.com Website: www.oleo.co.in
BLAIN HYDRAULICS GMBH PHYSICAL MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Website: www.blain.de Website: www.pmtvib.com
CANNY ELEVATOR CO., LTD. ROLLIFLEX

Website: www.canny-elevator.com Website: www.rolliflex.in
ELETECH INDUSTRIES SCHINDLER INDIA PVT. LTD.

Website: www.eletechindustries.com Website: www.india.schindler.com
ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR SAFETY TRUST SCHMERSAL INDIA PVT. LTD.

Email: info@eest.in Website: www.schmersal.in
ELEVATOR WORLD, INC. SHARP ENGINEERS

Website: www.elevatorworld.com Website: www.sharpengineers.com
EPIC ELEVATORS SICOR ENGINEERING INDIA PVT. LTD.

Website: www.epicelevators.com Website: www.sicorindia.com
EREN MAKINA ASANSOR TAK CONSULTING PVT. LTD.

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ESKAY ELEVATORS (I) PVT. LTD TECTRONICS ENGINEERS

Website: www.eskayelevators.com Website: www.tectronicsindia.com
INOVANCE TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD TKE

Website: https://www.inovance.eu/india Website: www.tkelevator.com
INOXCOLORZ PVT. LTD. TORIN DRIVE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Website: www.inoxcolorz.com Website: www.torindriveintl.com
JOHNSON LIFTS PVT. LTD. TOSHIBA JOHNSON ELEVATOR INDIA

Website: www.johnsonliftsltd.com Website: www.toshibia-india.com
JUPITER VIRGO COMMUNICATIONS & EXHIBITIONS PVT. LTD.

Website: www.jupitergroup.co.in Website: www.virgo-comm.com
VIRGO PUBLICATIONS
MARAZZI (JIANGSU) ELEVATOR Website: www.elevatorworldindia.com
GUIDE RAIL CO., LTD.
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Contents ELEVATOR WORLD India 76

4th Quarter 2021 Issue 4, Volume 14

42 An Upgrade in 46 Better Buildings, 52 Technology

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International Elevator & Escalator Symposium

2022 FEB International Elevator and Escalator Expo

MAR Asansör Istanbul

APR Interlift 2022

MAY World Elevator and Escalator (WEE) Expo

SEP NAEC 73rd Annual Convention and Exposition

The Elevator Show

OCT Global Lift & Escalator Expo Africa

NOV Global Lift & Escalator Expo Dhaka

DEC International Sourcing Exposition for Elevators and Escalators

1-3 Mumbai, India priyanka@tak-expo.net

Application Download It From

to Moti Jheel. This part of the project is being undertaken by

Infosys campus in Electronic City, which will be connected to Bengaluru by

Johnson Lifts Providing VT for Kanpur Metro

6 ELEVATORWORLD India • 4th Quarter 2021 •

Otis India Launches Online Purchase Portal

Elevator Industry Educational Resources

Quick Delivery • Reduced Costs • Pay in Rupees

To purchase within India, please contact:

• Issue 4, Volume 14 • elevatorworldindia.com 7

Inovance Technology India Certified as a

Members of the Inovance team gather for a group shot.

8 ELEVATORWORLD India • 4th Quarter 2021 •

TKE India Maharashtra State Best Employer

Safety does not

allow compromises “TKE is committed to attracting, retaining and developing

KONE India Bags Best Newly Launched

☎+49 8341 804-0 – info@mayr.com – www.mayr.com

10 ELEVATORWORLD India • 4th Quarter 2021 •

Feel the future

The Royal League in ventilation, control and drive technology

Public Transit and Infrastructure

Lift-Equipped FoB Inaugurated in Patna

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Pacific Region. In studying business management,

Blain India PVT LTD

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Hines and Conscient announced their joint venture to develop

Rendering of Elevate, a multi-building residential project in Gurgaon,

Jaipur Development Authority To Build

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new elevator were among the upgrades installed at the

in September. After graduating from

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THE HOME OF ELEVATORS

all VT maintenance firms. TCLE further announced a six-year

HMGIC; image courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group

Singapore To Pay Bonuses to VT Technicians

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Eden Roc is served by a pair of Sword MRL elevators from Giant;

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faster and more accurate and reduces technicians’ risk and

German Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai; image © German Pavilion

Schindler Robot Technology Debuts

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Rendering of Peninsula One, under construction in Dubai’s Business Bay;

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