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08/20/2026

If you manage an existing elevator in Oregon, now is the time to get ahead of new A17.3 requirements — before inspections, project timelines, or modernization needs put pressure on your plans.

Join VDA’s experts, Bill Greenland and Mike Stevens, for a live session on Planning for Oregon’s New Elevator Safety Code Requirements and learn what the changes could mean for your building.

📅 Thursday, September 10
🕙 10:00 AM PT

You’ll learn:
• What A17.3 means for existing Oregon elevators
• Which requirements could affect upgrade planning
• When to review internally — and when to bring in an expert

💡Bring Your Questions: The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session with our experts.

Get ahead of the 2030 deadline. Plan with confidence. Join us live.

REGISTER: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07lKJd0

08/18/2026

Demand for commercial office space and vertical transportation planning is not disappearing. It’s accumulating.

After meeting with clients in London, Michael Muñoz, SVP of Design Services at VDA, and Ryan Andrews, Associate Director at D2E, identified a clear theme: project teams are still seeing opportunity, but they need current intelligence, flexible planning, and the right advisory team to move forward with confidence.

▶️ Watch our Consulting Corner video and read Michael's blog to get their insights on market uncertainty, supplier performance, and global opportunity: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07dVVY0

08/17/2026

A successful elevator modernization starts with early planning, and knowing what can derail a project.

As a building owner or property manager, you want to minimize surprises, control costs, and keep your building's elevators moving. If you're considering a modernization project, we're here to help.

Check out these 5 common pitfalls, and watch the webinar to learn 5 more.
▶️ Incomplete existing-condition assessments
▶️ Overlooking code requirements
▶️ Poor communication between project stakeholders
▶️ Inadequate downtime planning
▶️ Failing to plan beyond the immediate needs You know your building. We help you make informed decisions that protect it.

🎥 Watch on demand: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07d59V0

08/13/2026

Vertical Access Newsletter: Volume III is here. 🔼

In this edition learn how to prepare elevators for hurricane season, navigate ASME updates including a big Pennsylvania update, and hear from industry experts on modernization services, global design opportunities, and managing maintenance across your portfolio.

▶️ Read Volume III today:

VDA's Q3 newsletter offers practical insights, industry updates, and real-world perspectives that support our clients in day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

08/07/2026

Want to maximize sellable square footage in your new building? Start with the elevator core.

🎙️In Episode 2 of Vertical Access, VDA’s Michael Muñoz explains how early elevator planning can help developers and architects make smarter decisions about core sizing, sellable square footage, and long-term building performance.

Because vertical transportation design isn’t just about moving people from floor to floor. It’s about helping the entire project pencil out — from concept to completion.

👉 Listen to (and watch!) the full episode for more insights from Michael on how early design decisions shape the future of a building.
https://na2.hubs.ly/H073YqQ0

08/04/2026

💧 Water damage can create serious elevator issues long after the visible cleanup is done. When water reaches the hoistway, pit, or key equipment, the right response can help reduce damage, downtime, and unexpected repair costs.

👉 In our latest blog, we share six practical steps building owners and managers can take after a water event to help protect elevator equipment and support a safer, more informed recovery.

Read the full blog to learn what to do first — and what hidden issues to watch for after the elevator is back in service. https://na2.hubs.ly/H070m2M0

08/03/2026

In this ( ) election year, vote for a Best Consultancy/Inspection Company candidate we can all agree on: VDA. Cast your vote: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06_lxZ0

07/30/2026

Every career starts with an opportunity.

This National Intern Day, we're recognizing the interns who turned their first experience at VDA into a professional career at a growing, global organization.

👏 Clare Duda (2013)
👏 Thomas Tusinac (2017)
👏 Sam Gwodz (2024)
👏 Shaquille Zhang (2024)
👏 Maria Torres (2025)
👏 Owen Stack (2025)

Your curiosity, dedication, and willingness to learn have helped shape the team we are today. We're proud to have watched your careers grow and grateful you've chosen to continue that journey with VDA.

Feeling inspired by their journey? Explore opportunities to start your own career with VDA. Visit our Careers page to see current openings and learn where an internship could take you: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06P6kr0

07/29/2026

With Pennsylvania’s elevator code changes on the horizon, now is a good time to separate what’s confirmed from what’s still being clarified.

🤔 In case you missed it: Pennsylvania recently adopted ASME A17.1-2016, with changes scheduled to take effect December 20, 2026.

In this complimentary webinar, VDA’s Pennsylvania experts will walk through what we know, what we don’t know yet, and what building owners, property managers, and facilities teams can do now to plan ahead.

Webinar: Preparing for Pennsylvania’s Elevator Code Changes
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 11:00AM ET
Location: Free Online
🔗 Register Here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06X3Cj0

Our experts Bob Greulich, Sina Mozzafari, and Robert Bry will cover potential impacts to testing schedules, coordination, contracts, and budgets, then leave time for your questions in a live Q&A.

07/28/2026

When an elevator goes down on a college or university campus, the disruption can reach far beyond one building.

In our latest blog, elevator expert Mike Nolan shares practical ways higher education facilities teams can improve reliability, control costs, strengthen contractor accountability, and plan for modernization before problems become emergencies.

Read the blog to learn how to take a more proactive approach to managing your campus elevator portfolio: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06W_Gh0