March 26, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo to spend $100 million+
By WTVG Staff
NCH - Toledo will spend $100-150 million over five years to add two new, state-of-the-art pediatric medical facilities to the area.
Projects
March 4, 2026
Italian Golfer Discharged from Hospital After Elevator Fall
By Ben Smith of GolfMagic
The 36-year-old golfer suffered severe injuries after falling down open lift shaft at his private residence.
Accidents
February 11, 2026
Lift Maker Schindler Says US Tariff Hit Not as Bad as Feared
By Bernadette Hogg of Reuters
Schindler expects the hit from U.S. tariffs to be smaller than it had initially feared.
Company News
January 5, 2026
NC Announces Elimination of Elevator Inspection Backlog
By John Wesley Waugh of the NC DOL
NC Labor Commissioner announced that the DOL has fully eliminated NC’s elevator inspection backlog.
Legislation
December 9, 2025
NYC DOB's Third-Party Elevator Inspection Pilot Program Extended
by NYC Department of Buildings
Approved elevator agencies allowed to perform acceptance tests in the presence of a witnessing elevator agency.
March 12, 2026
Hyprlift Partners With Azizi Developments
By Priyanka Raina of ME Construction News
Hyprlift & Azizi have partnered to explore the potential application of ropeless elevator systems in Dubai.
March 2, 2026
Landlords Could Be Fined Under Proposed NJ Bill
By Nicole Alarcon of PIX11 NY
Bill A4480 would require landlords to take immediate action when elevators go out of service.
February 1, 2026
Why Elevator Safety Standards Need a Complete Overhaul
By David Guerin of Lift Systems International
Federal standards, universal ASME A17.1 adoption, maintenance record transparency are needed.
Safety
January 1, 2026
Indiana Department of Revenue Departmental Notice #1
By IN Dept of Revenue Staff
Departmental Notice #1 explains how employers should be withholding taxes for employees.
October 31, 2025
Focus on Elevator Service Inc.
Staff of Business View Magazine
Inside look at one of the nation’s fastest-growing elevator service networks.
March 10, 2026
Safety Takes a Back Seat to Reduced Costs in Washington
By Irresponsible WA Legislators
Washington’s SB 5156 passed in spite of firefighters/IUEC insistence that it “skirts important safety requirements.”
ESI Indiana Expands into Indianapolis
By PR Newswire
ESI Indiana is expanding operations into Indianapolis, continuing their growth across the Midwest.
January 13, 2026
Construction Elevator Collapses at Turning Stone Casino, Injuring 5
By Vince Gasparini, Jon Moss & Greta Stuckey of syracuse.com
A non-signatory buckhoist collapsed at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
OKC Updated Elevator and Lift Safety Standards Effective January 1, 2026
By OKC Development Services Department
OKC is now enforcing A17.3 and beginning July 1, 2026 all installation/alteration permits must comply w/ A17.1-2022 & A18.1-2023.
January 1, 2022
Ohio Municipal Income Tax Withholding & Refund Q & A Guide
By The Ohio Society of CPAs
This Q&A Guide assists members with understanding Ohio's municipal income tax withholding requirements.
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