Retail/Shopping Mall

VDA has established extensive experience in Retail Related Projects and we are particularly sensitive to the different elevatoring needs of all types of Retail facilities. We have a history of providing our full range of services for several Big Box retail locations, Major Departments Stores, Malls, and Shopping Centers across the United States. Whether its Elevators, Escalators, Freight Elevators, Material Lifts, or Wheelchair Lifts, VDA can help you with all your Vertical Transportation system needs. Our Services Include:

New Construction Services:

  • Schematic Design
  • Design Development
  • Traffic Analysis
  • Construction Documents Including Specifications / Layout Drawings / Maintenance
  • Bid Review
  • Shop Drawing Review
  • Construction Services including: Progress Visits / Punchout / Follow Up Review

Modernization Services:

  • Preliminary Evaluation to Identify Scope
  • Design Development
  • Construction Document Preparation Including Specifications / Maintenance / Bid Package
  • Bid Review / Pre and Post Bid Interviews
  • Shop Drawing Review
  • Construction Services including Progress Visits / Punchout / Follow Up Review

Elevated QCE Services:

  • Maintained Condition
  • Mandatory Test Status
  • Code Violations
  • Remedial Recommendations
  • Maintenance Deficiencies
  • Equipment Profile
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • ADA Compliance Survey
  • Measurement of Actual Operating Performance vs. Recommended Standards
  • Capital Planner-Short, Medium, and Long-term Recommendation

Maintenance Agreements:

  • Custom Tailored Maintenance Scope
  • Clearly Defined Tasks and Frequency
  • Minimum Service Hours Per Month
  • Callback Procedures and Conditions
  • Clearly Defined Obsolescence Language
  • Performance Requirements
  • Reasonable Contract Length of Term
  • Cancellation for Cause and Non-Performance Repercussions

Inspection Services:

  • Witness Code Required Mandated Testing, on site while being performed by the Elevator Contractor
  • Perform Code Required Inspection, where Permitted by Code
  • Document Inspection and Testing Results as Required by Code
  • File Documentation with the Authority Having Jurisdiction
  • Provide Owner / Manager with Copies of Documentation.