The reliability of lifts isn’t just a technical concern – it’s a core aspect of tenant well-being and building compliance.

The lift industry, like many other sectors, faces its own unique set of challenges when it comes to the mental well-being of its workforce.

To ensure compliance with insurance regulations and to reduce breakdowns, effective maintenance is essential.

Whether this is within a residential building, or an office space, lifts often serve as crucial access points to the shared areas.

The publication of BS EN 81-76, which focuses on the evacuation of persons with disabilities using lifts, has been delayed.

We have once again been asked for our predictions for 2025 for this month’s article in Flat Living magazine. However, before we do so, it is useful to reflect on 2024 and the challenges/successes faced by the lift industry.

Adhering to standards, the safety of building occupants and the efficiency of firefighting operations can be significantly improved.

Legal updates with Ardent Lift Consultancy from the perspective of lift ‘Owners and Operators’ as defined within the LOLER regulations.

Written by Gareth Lomax – Director of Ardent Lift Consultancy Further to our previous articles on major works, most notably the South London project we oversaw in 2022-23 (Flat Living article, Ardent Case Study), we wanted to identify the other…

The requirements for Firefighting and Evacuation lifts and an overview of operational functions when being used in an emergency situation.

Getting stuck in a lift can be a stressful and upsetting experience, but it actually happens more often than you think.

Chris Eaton, Associate at Ardent Lift Consultancy looks at the requirements for Firefighting and Evacuation lifts.

Gareth Lomax, Director at Ardent Lift Consultancy, looks at the implications of a failing lift service in buildings.

As those who keep a close eye on the news will know, Grenfell Tower was far from an isolated incident last year.