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10/14/2026

🏙️ What makes a tall building work? It starts with smart elevator design.

Designing for height comes with unique challenges, but the right vertical transportation strategies can make all the difference.

In his latest blog, Eric Peterson of GUNN Consultants explores the elevator strategies that help architects and developers maximize building efficiency, optimize passenger movement, and create a better experience for occupants.

Whether you're planning a new high-rise or pushing the boundaries of super tall design, making informed decisions early can set your project up for long-term success.

👉 Discover the strategies behind successful tall buildings:

Explore elevator strategies for tall buildings that improve passenger flow, protect usable floor area, and support more efficient construction.

10/14/2026

It was great to see Bobby Kemple and Brian Pacheco sharing their expertise with healthcare facilities professionals during their breakout session at New England Healthcare Engineers' Society Fall Conference!

From proactive capital planning to navigating modernization challenges, Bobby and Brian shared practical strategies to help healthcare facility teams make informed decisions and stay ahead of costly elevator issues.

👏 A big thank you to NEHES for the opportunity to be part of the conversation!

🎧 Want more insights from Bobby? Tune into the latest episode of our Vertical Access podcast, Bridging Service and Performance: Talking Elevators with Bobby Kemple, where he shares his expertise and perspectives on the world of vertical transportation: https://vdassoc.com/podcast/bridging-service-and-performance/

10/09/2026

Catch VDA's Greg DeCola next week at the NAESA Canadian Region Fall Workshops, where he'll be sharing his expertise with fellow vertical transportation professionals.

Greg will be leading three sessions:
⚡ Safety Moment – Electrical Safety Part 1
🛗 Field Employees Elevator Testing Manual from an Inspector’s Perspective
⚡ Safety Moment – Electrical Safety Part 2

📍 Delta Hotel | Saskatoon, SK, Canada
📅 October 14-15

Attending the workshops? Be sure to catch one of Greg's sessions and say hello!

10/08/2026

We were proud to see Greg DeCola representing VDA as a panelist at the NAEC - National Association of Elevator Contractors Women In Motion session in Chicago, contributing to important conversations that help support and empower women across our industry.

At VDA, we're committed to championing women in our industry, both internally through our ElevateHER initiative and externally through the trade associations and industry organizations we're proud to be part of.

10/06/2026

You’ll find the VDA team out and about at tradeshows throughout October, talking all things vertical transportation.

📍 Palm Beach Condo & HOA Expo | October 6 | Mike Nolan, James Himes
📍 SeniorLivingPoint | October 25 | Elli O'Quinn, Mike Burns, Misty Munoz
📍 SRAPPA 2026 Regional Conference | October 27 | Steve Broom, Ryan Ferrell
📍 2026 Arkansas Association of Facilities Administrators Conference | October 28 | Mark White, Lorie White

Whether you have questions about modernization, maintenance, inspections, design, or your next vertical transportation project, make sure you stop by our booth and say hello.

See you on the tradeshow floor! 👋

10/02/2026

Tall buildings bring big elevator challenges, especially when countries follow different codes.

Elevator codes and fire strategies can vary significantly across jurisdictions, and the decisions you make early can help keep your project on track and reduce the risk of costly redesign later.

In our latest blog, tall building elevator design expert Paul Burns from D2E International VT Consultants Ltd shares a global perspective on the key considerations to help you design with confidence:
📄 Why elevator codes exist, and what sits alongside them
🌏 How to navigate a global patchwork of codes and regulations
🔥 Understanding the role of firefighters’ lifts
🌏 Insight into N. America’s vs. Europe’s approach to evacuation lifts

👉 Get ahead of the complexities and keep your tall building design moving forward. Read the full blog: https://na2.hubs.ly/H089mqc0

09/29/2026

We’re heading to the New England Healthcare Engineers' Society Fall Conference! 🏥

Bobby Kemple and Brian Pacheco will be joining the conference as guest speakers, sharing their expertise during a breakout session for healthcare facilities teams:
🎤 Healthcare Elevators: Capital Planning, Modernization, Hidden Risks & Owner Strategies
📅 Tuesday, October 6
🕛 1:45-2:45 PM
📍 Premier A, Foxwoods Resort Casino

From planning ahead for modernization to identifying risks before they become costly problems, Bobby and Brian will share practical insights to help healthcare facility teams make more informed decisions about their vertical transportation.

Attending NEHES? Be sure to catch their session!

09/25/2026

We’re at the Naesa Int'l Wisconsin Elevator Symposium!

It’s great to be here connecting with industry professionals and talking all things elevator safety, code compliance, maintenance, modernization, and vertical transportation technology.

If you’re attending, come visit our booth, meet the team, and talk all things vertical transportation. 🔼

📍 Lake Geneva, WI

09/23/2026

Elevators are expected to work every time but keeping them reliable takes more than a maintenance contract. In this episode of Vertical Access, host Michael Kremer sits down with Bobby Kemple, VDA’s Senior Vice President of Existing Installations, to unpack what better elevator service looks like in practice.

Bobby explains why a clear scope and shared accountability matter for both building teams and elevator maintenance providers. When everyone understands their expectations, it’s easier to measure performance, address issues, and build a stronger service partnership.

🎧 Episode 3, “Bridging Service and Performance: Talking Elevators with Bobby Kemple,” is available now.

▶️ Watch or listen to hear more practical insights from Bobby: https://vdassoc.com/podcast/bridging-service-and-performance/?utm_campaign=427476713-podcast-episode-3&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social

09/22/2026

This is going to be big. Today, we're excited to announce that starting in early 2027, our family of inspection brands will come together under one name: VDA. It's a major milestone that reflects how far our inspections business has come over the last few years.

"As our business has grown, so has the range of solutions we're able to offer, from single-building assessments to national, portfolio-wide inspection programs," said Gavin Campbell, CEO of VDA. "Bringing our inspection brands together under one name reflects who we've become as a company."

Further announcements regarding the rebrand will be made in the months ahead at both the local and national levels.