Facilities

Accessibility in residential buildings is becoming increasingly important. As a result, it is common for questions to arise about grants for installing an elevator in Madrid 2025, ranging from who can apply for them to what the potential amount may be. This year has presented itself as a unique opportunity for homeowners’ associations to plan […]

Is it really necessary to invest in preventive elevator maintenance when the equipment appears to be operating normally? This question frequently arises among property owners and building managers, many of whom perceive the cost of periodic inspections as expendable. However, the absence of visible malfunctions does not mean the elevator is free from risks. As

As we’ve seen in previous publications, the costs of elevator maintenance vary for commercial premises. However, do ground floor units in a residential building follow the same rules, or are they subject to different treatment? Ground floor units, by definition, are the homes located at street level and usually do not require the use of

Imagine starting the workday at your company’s facilities and discovering that the automatic doors at the main entrance are not working. The flow of people is interrupted, the user experience is affected, and it creates a poor impression for employees, clients, or suppliers. In this situation, which could lead to financial and reputational losses, it’s crucial

An elevator in a new building project is considered from the architectural design phase as a mandatory element. Planning its installation from the outset facilitates the proper placement of the shaft pit, ensures aesthetic integration with the architectural design, and guarantees universal accessibility for all users, including those with reduced mobility or disabilities. Moreover, the

Currently, ensuring accessibility in existing buildings is not only a legal requirement but also a social responsibility. Public and private buildings must be prepared to accommodate all individuals, regardless of their physical conditions. In this context, having an accessible elevator becomes essential to ensure the right to mobility on equal terms. Vertical accessibility is, in

Let’s talk about Royal Decree 355/2024, which introduces a profound revision of the regulatory framework for elevators in service, incorporating stricter criteria in maintenance, safety, accessibility, and assignment of responsibilities. This new elevator regulation, which came into force on July 1, 2024, responds to the need to update the current technical and legal framework, adapting

To obtain an approximate estimate of the maintenance costs of an elevator in commercial premises, it is essential to analyze a series of specific conditions related to each installation. This is because there is no single, standard price applicable to all cases, as the cost varies depending on multiple factors that directly influence the equipment’s

In Spain, the new elevator regulations introduce a series of technical and safety requirements aimed at progressively modernizing all installations, both existing and new construction. Approved under Royal Decree 355/2024, ITC AEM 1, effective from July 1, 2024, regulates key aspects such as accessibility, energy efficiency, user protection, and the proper maintenance of equipment. Given

Have you ever wondered how much it costs to adapt your elevator to the ITC? On July 1, 2024, the new Complementary Technical Instruction (ITC) came into force—an updated regulation that directly impacts thousands of elevators in operation throughout Spain. This update introduced a set of provisions that modify and expand the technical requirements for