Proper elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization, are integral parts of building control and asset management. This type of management should be entrusted to someone knowledgeable in this field. Consider using a qualified elevator consultant for your next vertical transportation situation. There are numerous elevator professionals throughout the US and most will travel when necessary.

  Every building owner does not need an elevator consultant. However, there are several questions if answered negatively may indicate professional assistance is needed:

• Is your elevator maintenance contractor providing the type of preventive maintenance you expect ?
• Are you satisfied with the performance of the existing elevator equipment ?
• Are you familiar with the terms and conditions of the maintenance contract or would you be more comfortable with a contract prepared by someone with your best interest in mind?
• Do you have a reasonable understanding of the capabilities of the existing elevator equipment and do you understand the options available for upgrading the equipment ?
• Are you able to interpret and compare recommendations, products and capabilities of several different elevator contractors ?
• Do you have the in-house resources necessary to evaluate your elevator contractor's maintenance performance or manage the additional demands of a major elevator modernization project ?

Steve Stuard, President and owner of Stuard & Associates, Inc. has been active in the elevator industry since 1967.  He can furnish answers to these and many other questions by providing the following services:

 Preventive Maintenance Support

• On Site Equipment Evaluation
• On Site Maintenance Performance Analysis
• Contract Negotiation Assistance
• Custom Designed Elevator Maintenance Contract
• Documents available on Diskette

 Specification Writing for:

• Contract Maintenance
• Modernization
• Major Repairs & Replacements
• New Equipment Installations

Code Compliance Inspection Services:

• Existing Equipment
• New Acceptance Inspections

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance surveys
Expert Witness and Accident Investigation

• On Site Investigation
• Document Review
• Deposition
• Court Room Testimony

 Certifications:

 ---QEI Certified ---
 This certification meets the requirements of the ASME QEI-1 Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors. This is accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Affiliations:

• National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities - NAESA
• National Association of Vertical Transportation Professionals - NAVTP

  Our client list includes large manufacturing facilities, major universities, state and local governments, GSA projects, large and small hospitals, building management firms, and purchasing groups. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the company. References available on request.

You can reach me by E-mail at: stevestuard@elevatorinspection.com