As buildings get larger and more complex, people movement and flow becomes increasingly important. Lifts, escalators and travellators need to be fast and efficient but also aesthetically pleasing, promoting ease of access and reducing travel time for busy patrons.

Poorly designed vertical transportation systems create frustration and annoyance for patrons. Choosing the right size or type of system greatly improves access into and out of the building, and also creates an inviting entry, becoming part of the unique experience of the building.

At DMA Engineers, we can provide the advice and knowledge to help choose the right vertical transportation solution for your building, including:

• Passenger lifts & hoists
• Goods lifts & hoists
• Escalators
• Travelators

From conceptual design of the building to construction level detail, our design services include:

• Traffic studies (e.g. to determine the optimum if single or double lift configuration).
• Spatial requirements such as lift shaft sizing, escalator and travelator criteria including well/pit sizing, widths etc.
• Performance briefs/specifications.
• NCC/BCA compliance items such as stretcher and emergency lift requirements.
• DDA compliance (handrails, car/track sizing and control panel placement).
• Interior finish recommendations.
• Control panel, Landing panel arrangement.
• Security access and control, CCTV monitoring or other requirements as needed.