Elevator management

INTRODUCTION

Efficient management of elevators is of crucial importance to both optimize their technical performance and control relevant operating costs. Elevators are an essential part of the infrastructure of buildings and in general they often are used very frequently. The aspect of availability is a key factor within this context. Next to availability elevators are supposed to be comfortable and safe for their users. These basic criteria require frequent maintenance and professional management in order to avoid breakdowns and to guarantee safety.

To manage elevators effectively specific technical knowledge and expertise is required besides extensive practical experience regarding the operation and maintenance of elevators. This is the main reason for owners and operators of buildings to outsource the management of elevators to experts. This choice is primarily dictated by the benefits related to cost management, operational reliability and an improved lifespan of the elevators.

INTEGRAL LIFT MANAGEMENT

One push of a button should suffice to take lift users to the desired floor at any time, fast, safe and hassle-free, regardless of location, time or frequency. This is at the heart of our vision on integrated lift management. Our approach starts with determining the requirements and objectives you have in mind with the operation of your lifts. Based on this, we formulate the desired performance with you. We determine the current condition of your lifts, and set up reference frameworks for preventive and corrective maintenance and an appropriate assessment methodology.

Bureau Veritas Solutions provides a wide range of services regarding elevator management. Our portfolio includes specific services such as condition assessments according to the standard NEN 2767, the definition of technical performance requirements and/or the definition of an additional multi-year maintenance plan, elevator inspections or technical troubleshooting in the event of an elevator breakdown.

We also provide a total solution approach for elevator management to unburden or relieve our customers according to their needs. For an introduction and overview of our services regarding elevator management, please refer to the below brochure ( in Dutch).

INTEGRAL ELEVATOR MANAGEMENT

A properly functioning elevator is essential for both residents and visitors of any building. One push of a button should be sufficient to take elevator users quickly to the desired floor at any time in a safe way and without any problems, regardless of the location, time of day or frequency. These basic conditions are at the heart of our vision on integrated elevator management next to a continuous focus on cost management.

Our approach starts with a thorough evaluation of your requirements and objectives you have in mind regarding the performance of your elevators. Based on a clear definition of the related performance requirements we map the corresponding performance parameters in close collaboration with you.  This exercise also includes an evaluation of the current technical condition of your elevators and maintenance contracts with service suppliers. 

The next step in our approach includes the development of a maintenance strategy that corresponds with your wishes and requirements. This is the actual foundation of a multi-year maintenance plan which specifies a detailed overview of necessary maintenance activities in combination with corresponding costs.

The preparation of a multi-year maintenance plan includes a variety of activities such as:

• detailed inspections and condition assessments to analyze and define the current technical condition of the elevators within the scope of the assignment;

• preparation of reference parameters related to preventive and corrective maintenance;

• preparation of an assessment methodology which allows to map both performance and costs;

• implementation of a practical long-term strategy to maximize both the availability and reliability of the elevators within scope;

• deployment of a software tool with web portal to have a practical overview of potential technical defects and a clear estimate of maintenance and investments;

• registration of inspection reports and photos in the web portal to have a clear and direct overview the actual condition of the elevators within scope 

Our tried approach regarding elevator management guarantees that your elevators do not only comply with the relevant legal requirements, but also ensures that they perform in an optimal manner and based on manageable costs.

BENEFITS AND ADDED VALUE OF ELEVATOR MANAGEMENT

Our services related to the various aspects of operation, maintenance and management of elevators result in various tangible benefits, including:

• understanding of the technical condition of your elevators;

• tools for dedicated preventive and corrective maintenance;

• cost reduction: lower cost of maintenance and operation;

• insight into the development of cost and cost distribution;

• unburdening regarding the coordination and execution of activities by third parties;

• overview of and control over risks and safety;

• improvement of availability: less disturbances and breakdowns

BUREAU VERITAS SOLUTIONS

Bureau Veritas Solutions is an independent division within Bureau Veritas with a focus on specialized services related to the management and maintenance of buildings and building-specific installations besides other services. Quality management, safety, efficiency, sustainability and compliance are at the heart of our service portfolio. 

Within the specific context of elevator management our services include technical analysis, risk analysis, technical assessment, inspection, conformity assessment as well as training, consultancy and operational guidance.

We offer a broad range of services based on our technical knowledge, many years of experience and high-level expertise. Our experts provide bespoke solutions via a project-based and scalable approach in alignment with your wishes and needs. In our capacity as knowledge and service partner we like to team up with you to provide a constructive contribution towards achieving your goals. In a nutshell Bureau Veritas Solutions offers both specific custom-made solutions and an overall approach with respect to management, maintenance and operation of elevators.

INFORMATION AND CONTACT

For more information you can contact us via 088 450 55 00 for a meeting without any obligation with one of our experts.