One of the most important things when considering commercial lifts for construction is the question of their reliability and proclivity to maintenance issues. A well-maintained and durable elevator is of the essence at any construction site, and the plethora of elevator companies in Dubai are rising to meet this need.
The reason why it is important that construction lifts work optimally is, first and foremost, to prioritise the safety of construction workers in an already precarious environment; secondly, to reduce labour downtime and prevent financial losses owing to delays.
Since construction elevators are a big investment, it is important your installation company and service provider be proactive in ensuring continued and frequent maintenance. Any average construction takes around at least a couple of years, and the ideal lifespan of your construction lift must be way beyond that.
Mitigating Common Issues on Your Construction Site
Commercial elevators are considered the underdogs of construction sites for their efficiency, productivity, and special features. However, they do present some functionality issues at times. Some of the common issues that are likely to be experienced will be detailed herein to make one aware of what to look out for and try to mitigate the same once it occurs.
- Malfunctioning Doors: The most frequent issues that are seen to haunt a commercial elevator due to their repeated use during construction are malfunctioning doors. The doors either do not open or close, get stuck, and at times they become a serious security hazard to the construction work. Even if you see a slight shake or rattle in the functioning of the door, it’s better to get it checked before a serious problem arises. Commercial lifts at a construction site may also be at isolated locations and in uninhabited buildings with hardly any people; therefore, their maintenance becomes crucial. The problem may be diagnosed to set it right by replacing the sensors, and tracks, polishing the doors, checking for any issues with the elevator car, and testing the sensors.
- Entrapment Malfunctions—One of the scariest experiences to be had on a construction site is being suspended from a crane, yes, but also being stuck in a commercial lift in a 10-story empty building. To avoid this common malfunction and prevent panic among the passengers inside, you should make sure your lift instalment comes with an entrapment plan that gets people out of the elevator car safely and securely. Call a lift company in Dubai immediately if you have an entrapment malfunction manifest. Rescue operations, lopping with maintenance personnel, quick removal and fixing of the problem, and passenger alarm are some of the systems that need to be maintained at all times.
- Levelling Problems—These are also extremely common, especially if the floor plans and building plans did not consider elevator space and construction accurately. Construction site’ commercial elevators could pose some technical issues regarding levelling—maybe not exactly at the floor level, hence a tripping hazard. It is an issue that is readily addressed by a technical adjustment of either levers, ropes, or gears (as the case may be depending on the kind of commercial lift involved) or even an in-house review of its control systems (sensors).
Advancing Elevator Technology
Another important way in which commercial elevators prove to be essential in construction is the continued development witnessed in the mechanics and operations of lift systems. Since real estate is among the biggest industries in Dubai, construction is always going on in the emirate, requiring efficient, smooth, and fast commercial elevators.
Some of the technological advancements in commercial elevators that may interest you include:
- Energy efficiency and smaller bills—Construction sites bear the brunt of large utility bills. Elevator technology innovations have made lifts that use energy more sustainable, and most of the newer models do not require machine room ACs for the elevator car. The metal used in the lift construction is also less heat-generating, requires less cooling for the car, and thus utilises less electricity than older models. Elevators in commercial settings become a smaller expense in the money already being spent on expensive technology that is needed on construction sites.
- Destination systems—This invention in building sites cannot be overstated. Commercial lifts can, by this mechanism, send people, material, and cargo through a high-rise building by allowing the passenger to indicate which floor before he enters the elevator. To workmen and the latter occupants of the building, this minimises waiting, minimises stopping on each floor, and streamlines traffic flow.
- Touch Displays and Voice Command Technology—These are also very important in the hustle and bustle of construction sites. Travelators and lifts boast of information selection touch displays, as well as voice command technology, whereby workmen and occupants may speak their floor aloud and be taken there in case their hands are full. This makes for a more inclusive experience of large residential buildings, malls, or hotels for persons with disabilities.
4 Safety Features—Though safety is critical on dangerous sites, the advanced safety features during the installation of a commercial elevator or travelator on a site also benefit its later occupants. Advanced alert systems, disrepair analysis systems, emergency brakes, power breakdown lights, and sensors on doors all enable the utmost safety and comfort, which prevents the agony of entrapment in lifts that are normally commonplace.
Conclusion
Note that the commercial elevators have to be specialised for the needs of the construction site, and such an initial investment is likely to set them back by a pretty penny. However, this ease with which commercial elevators are converted and suited to all kinds of buildings is a big advantage that you should not miss out on.
