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VDA has been specializing in Consulting Services encompassing all phases of vertical transportation systems in both new and existing buildings. Since its inception in late 1980, our mission has been to bring together industry professionals with in-depth experience providing New Construction, Modernization and Maintenance Evaluations for all types of elevators, escalators and other systems under one roof.
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vda, Inc. (“VDA”), the nation’s leading elevator and escalator consulting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Campbell as Chief Executive Officer. Campbell comes to VDA from Intertek … Continue reading “VDA Announces Appointment of CEO”
VDA’s Rick Sayah makes the argument for common technology standards in vertical transportation in an article featured in Elevator World’s June 2023 publication. Mr. Sayah presented this paper originally at … Continue reading “VDA’s Rick Sayah Featured in Elevator World”
VDA’s David Fried and John Frondi are part of the dynamic team working on this double-deck modernization at 601 Lexington in NYC. Elevator World highlighted this prestigious project in their … Continue reading “VDA Team Part of Double-Deck Elevator System Modernization at 601 Lexington, NYC”
We are excited to announce that Omega Industries Inc., a premier New York-based consulting and inspection company, has joined the VDA family. Led by Owners Greg DeCola and Dan Hrivnak, … Continue reading “VDA Acquires Omega Industries”
vda, Inc., leading the way in elevator and escalator consulting, announced today that it has partnered with Provus to automate their end-to-end services quoting platform. VDA partners with best-in-class technology … Continue reading “VDA Elevates Technology to Improve Customer Experience”
The retirement of VDA’s much-loved and well-respected CEO, M. Wade Smith, was highlighted in Elevator World’s online Daily News publication and New York newsletter during the week of January 9, … Continue reading “Elevator World Recognizes the Retirement of VDA’s M. Wade Smith”
City of Seattle adopted the 2018 edition of IBC and 2019 edition of ASME A17.1 as part of 2018 Seattle Building Code (SBC) State of Washington Labor & Industries Elevator … Continue reading “Recent Local Code Updates – Seattle Market”
Effective November 7, 2022, changes to NYC Building Code and the Elevator and Escalator Code become effective and will have a considerable impact on modernizations and new installations. Owners considering … Continue reading “Upcoming Changes to the Elevator & Escalator Code in NYC”
The State of Nevada adopted ASME A17.3(2020) in August 2021 and State inspectors have been enforcing these items during alteration inspections since that time. The State recently discussed these requirements … Continue reading “State of Nevada – A17.3(2020) Code Adoption”
VDA Elevator Consulting Knowledge Center October 7, 2022 From the Desk of Ron Welts – Area Manager, San Francisco What do I do when I discover my elevator has an … Continue reading “Elevator has an expired permit?”
This past week, VDA had a great time participating in the National Association of Elevator Contractor’s (NAEC) 2022 Convention in Louisville, KY. The NAEC Convention is a time of celebration … Continue reading “NAEC 2022”
The New Construction Design Team with VDA located in Naperville, IL is proud to be a member of the Booth Hansen/LMN Architects design team for the University of Illinois Computer … Continue reading “University of Illinois at Chicago Computer Design Research and Learning Facility”
VDA, the leading elevator and escalator consulting firm in the U.S., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Barbre Consulting, Inc. (BCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas. The acquisition of BCI … Continue reading “VDA Acquires Barbre Consulting, Inc. (BCI)”
VDA Elevator Consulting Knowledge Center From the desk of Jim Peterlin – Midwest Region, Chicago Office Do you know that… Preventative maintenance and elevator reliability are connected hand and hand. … Continue reading “Maintenance Monitoring and Full Maintenance Agreements”
From the Desk of: Jim Peterlin – Midwest Region Do you know that… Proper planning of Elevator/Escalator Capital Projects in advance, can save your property significant cost and challenges. VDA … Continue reading “Planning an Elevator Project”
Effective January 1, 2022, changes to the NYC Building Code and the Elevator and Escalator Safety Code will impact the way elevators, escalators and other City-licensed conveying systems will be … Continue reading “Changes to the NYC Building Code that Impact You”
VDA would like to remind all New York City clients that effective January 1, 2020 all automatic passenger and freight elevators must be in compliance with the retroactive requirements found in Appendix K Chapter K3
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the desk of: Moaad Aljahmani – VDA Headquarters #Architects… Do you know that… #VDA is certified as an AIA Continuing Education Provider. We can help … Continue reading “AIA Continuing Education Provider”
From the desk of Bruce Barbre– Area Manger – Houston Consistent Elevator Maintenance Is Critical to Uninterrupted Operation Consistent elevator maintenance is critical to operation. Elevators require maintenance and testing … Continue reading “Consistent Elevator Maintenance Is Critical”
We are proud to announce the launch of our additional website vdaEXP.com VDAExp will allow our clients to keep up to date with the latest news from the Governing Authority … Continue reading “Announcing the launch of website vdaEXP.com”
From the Desk of Rob McNeill, VDA Portland QEI#6359 Guidelines for Water Damage or Flooding to my Elevators Water can cause damage to your Elevator and Escalator Equipment. The damage … Continue reading “Guidelines for Damaged Elevators”
Modernization Services Avoid Shutdowns/Building Inconvenience Avoiding elevator shutdowns is a key to running a successful building. Everyone feels pain when an elevator is “Out of Order”. Implement a process of … Continue reading “From the Desk of Garry Legregni Modernization Services”
SAFTEY FIRST – secure any elevator that was exposed to water/storm damage by having an authorized person safely disconnect Single Phase and 3 Phase Power until permanent power is restored … Continue reading “VDA Elevator Consulting, Post Hurricane Recommendations”
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL NYC VDA CLIENTS Effective January 1, 2022 several changes to the NYC Building Code and the Elevator and Escalator Safety Code will impact the way elevators … Continue reading “Proposed Changes to the NYC Building Code that Impact You”
From the Desk of Jas Kochar Full Maintenance Agreements and Maintenance Monitoring Best Practices Avoiding elevator shutdowns is the key to running a successful building. Everyone feels the pain when … Continue reading “Full Maintenance Agreements Monitoring Best Practices
From the Desk of Mark DeCocinis Due Diligence evaluation of elevator equipment is vital in the purchase/acquisition of new buildings. A Due Diligence evaluation will help you assess your vertical … Continue reading “Due Diligence”
VDA Client Testimonial Center Contact: Steven Oakley – Stonehill Taylor What our clients have to say about us… I have had the pleasure of working with VDA over the past … Continue reading “Client Testimonial – Steven Oakley”
From the Desk of George Gagle Ever since the invention of safeties by Elijah Otis, regulations have been put into place to ensure the safety of passengers and will always … Continue reading “New Code Requirement | Elevator Door Lock Monitoring”
VDA Client Testimonial Center Contact: Michael Bevivino – Studio V Architecture, PLLC What our clients have to say about us… Our studio has worked with VDA and Tom Nelson on … Continue reading “Client Testimonial – Michael Bevivino”
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the Desk of Paul Parios Did you know that… State adoption of updated elevator codes, like Florida is doing 1/1/2021, could impact your vertical transportation … Continue reading “DBPR Elevator Update”
VDA Client Testimonial Center Contact: Joe Hand – SHoP Architects What our clients have to say about us… “For over 30 years I have worked with VDA on a variety … Continue reading “Client Testimonial – Joseph Hand”
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the Desk of George Gagle Do you know that… The Firefighters Emergency operation is the ability to automatically recall, or relocate, an elevator to its … Continue reading “Fire Service Recall Services Available Post”
From the desk of Jesse Pulley – Area Manager – Dallas Do you know what the major differences are between a Hydraulic Elevator and a Traction Elevator? Both types of … Continue reading “Hydraulic Versus Traction Elevators”
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the desk of: Janice E. Clavet – Southwestern Region Do you know that… VDA’s staff in California includes personnel that has experienced the entire evolution … Continue reading “Seismic Emergency Management”
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the desk of: Kyle Reinert– Midwest Region Do you know that… When it comes to New Construction, from design to completion, elevator systems are on … Continue reading “New Construction Service Options”
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the desk of: David Fried – New York City Did you know that… A Floor Buildout or Remodel can present many complications for our Clients … Continue reading “Floor Buildout / Remodel Guidance”
From the Desk of Rick Sayah – Senior Vice President Is that Building Moving? Yes, it is! Steel, glass, and concrete might not seem like flexible materials, but when considering … Continue reading “Accounting for Sway during the Design of Elevator Systems in Ultra Tall Buildings”
From the Desk of John Morales Over the years, VDA has been involved with Several Water Damage Situations where we have saved our customers a significant amount of money. When … Continue reading “Mitigating Water Damage to your Elevators”
You Can’t Stop Progress… Even During a Pandemic! VDA will be participating in the 2020 ASHE Annual Virtual Conference October 5-7, 2020. Please join in and meet with our VDA Consultants Kevin … Continue reading “2020 ASHE Annual Virtual Conference October 5-7, 2020”
From the Desk of Mark Prevot Aren’t all Elevator Maintenance Agreements the Same? Have you ever wondered why you seem to be getting billed for everything under the sun, while … Continue reading “Aren’t all Elevator Maintenance Agreements the Same?”
From the Desk of Chris Shields Do I really need to perform Due Diligence on these Elevators? When you are buying a building, do really understand what is going on … Continue reading “Do I really need to perform Due Diligence on these Elevators?”
Is this Elevator Really Obsolete? Too often it seems, that Elevator Owners are blindsided by their Elevator Contractor informing them that their current Elevator Equipment is considered “Obsolete”. Obsolescence is … Continue reading “Is this Elevator Really Obsolete?”
From the desk of: Gary Engelman – Midwest Region Associate Do you know that… Working with an elevator contractor does not have to be contentious…. In fact, VDA prides itself … Continue reading “Partnerships With All Parties Of A Project is Vital”
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the desk of: Mike Nolan – Southeast Region Do you know that… Most Elevator Maintenance Contracts do not cover hurricane damage to elevator systems. Examine … Continue reading “Hurricane Protection for your Elevators”
From the Desk of Ron Welts – Area Manager, San Francisco What do I do in the event of Water Damage or Flooding to my Elevators due to a broken … Continue reading “What To Do In The Event Of Water Damage to My Elevators?”
From the desk of Mark Braun – Midwest Region Do you know that… VDA Elevator Consulting is available on demand, as an extension of your Management Team. VDA offers cutting … Continue reading “On Demand Elevator Consulting”
Is your Building Shut Down or Limiting Occupants? This message contains important information that could help limit expensive equipment repair or replacement… Mandated building shutdowns and social distancing guidelines mean that elevators and escalators are likely sitting.
From the Desk of: Brian Pacheco – Area Manager- Northeast Improving your Elevators Hygiene VDA would like to pass along some thoughts concerning “Improving your Elevator Hygiene” with regards to Elevators in an Existing Building. These suggestion
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the desk of: Rick Sayah – Senior Vice President New Construction Design We are in a new world now and we need to consider new alternatives in how we will design our buildings
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the desk of: Dana Rice – Midwest Region Do you know that… Removing Elevators from building power and shutting them down temporarily requires planning and coordination. • Confirm that you are authorized to shut
VDA Elevator Knowledge Center From the desk of: James Peterlin – Midwest Region Do you know that… Removing Elevators from building power and shutting them down entirely may not be prudent. • Units may not restart once brought back
VDA understands that these can be confusing and difficult times to navigate through. We want to make sure that you know that VDA is here to help you and your team get through this. Here are
VDA is pleased to announce our Salt Lake City office has relocated, better serving the State of Utah and surrounding areas. Below is our new address, so you may update your records. 50 West Broadway
VDA is monitoring the rapidly evolving situation surrounding the current 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak. Our first priority is to ensure that we are continuing to promote a safe and healthy work environment, both within
As the Americas winner, VIA 57 WEST will now be judged (as one of the four regional winners) for the overall “2016 Best Tall Building Worldwide” award. This judging will take place immediately following presentations
Mexico City’s Torre Reforma has been awarded as a “Finalist” in the CTBUH 2016 Best Tall Building Award for the Americas Region.
VDA performed full elevator consulting services for the design through construction of this
New York’s Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects oversaw a massive renovation of the St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Because of their outstanding efforts the firm has been awarded the 2016 Institute Honor Award for Architecture.
Joseph Sitt’s Thor Equities is planning a four-story complex on the waterfront in Red Hook, with more than 600,000 square feet (55,700 square meters) of offices and 23,000 square feet of retail and restaurants. It’s
VDA has just entered the Shop Drawing Phase with this exciting new project!
The firm will be providing shop drawing review for the new 350,000 gsf retail space, 500,000 gsf parking structure, 130,000 gsf hotel,…
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