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The first edition of Elevator Engineering by Ben Abbaspour became well-known for being a complete guide regarding practical engineering. The newly released second edition is sure to do the same. This new edition includes the latest code revisions and information on new technologies. Elevator Engineering is available in both print and digital formats. To order your copy and for more information, visit http://www.elevatorbooks.com/Products/ELEVENG2/elevator-engineering-2nd-edition.aspx.
OSHA: REMOTE CAMERAS COULD ENHANCE JOBSITE SAFETY
OSHA's Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs, released in fall 2016, recommends measures such as the use of remote cameras on heavy equipment such as cranes to monitor activity and, in turn, enhance workplace safety. Chris Machut of Netarus, a company that offers the HoistCamTM remote-camera system, says that, although he knows of no elevator companies that are implementing the technology yet, it could be useful in that it would "allow the crane operator to see inside an elevator shaft during construction." Netarus' systems are used all over the country, particularly in high-rise construction.
HOTEL IN THE WORKS FOR NYC’S MIDTOWN SOUTH
A 27-story, 323-ft.-tall hotel with approximately 300 rooms is in the works at 30 West 39th Street in New York City’s (NYC) Midtown South, New York YIMBY reports. Designed by NYC hotel architect Nobutaka Ashihara, the structure would span 133,523 sq. ft. and have a restaurant and outdoor bar on the lower floors. Demolition permits for the site’s existing four-story building were filed in 2016. Fortuna Realty Group is the developer.
EW FOCUSES ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ELEVATOR WORLD’s April issue will focus on Energy Efficiency, including products, services and initiatives. A Continuing Education article and coverage of the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation Annual General Membership meeting will be included. Like the March issue, April will see bonus distribution at the IAEC Annual Forum. The deadline for submissions is February 15. To participate or for more information, contact the EW Editorial Department at phone: (251) 479-4514, ext. 30 or email: editorial@elevatorworld.com. To advertise, contact ext. 38 or advertising@elevatorworld.com.
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