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Practical guidance from Honest Elevator Company on lift and escalator maintenance, repairs, modernisation, new installations, safety, reliability and long-term asset planning across Ireland.
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DOPPLER FOCUS lifts and SJEC travelators
How HEC reviews passenger-lift and high-traffic travelator installations for Irish projects.
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Lift modernisation or replacement: an Irish case study
An apartment-building assessment comparing repairs, staged modernisation and full replacement.
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New lift installations in Ireland
A guide to planning, specifying and installing a lift for your building.
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Choosing a new lift for your building
Consider usage, accessibility, reliability and lifecycle costs when selecting a new lift.
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When should lift ropes be replaced?
What building owners and facilities managers should know about rope wear and replacement.
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What affects lift modernisation costs?
Lift condition, equipment and the scope of work determine the cost of modernisation.
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HEC on TikTok
An archived HEC social-media announcement.
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A 1980s lift interior, refurbished for 2026
How an interior refurbishment can improve an ageing lift without replacing the entire installation.
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Lift modernisation in Ireland
A guide to reviewing ageing equipment and planning practical upgrades.
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Sustainable lift modernisation
Retaining serviceable equipment and improving an existing lift’s appearance and performance.
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How regular lift maintenance supports long-term value
Planned servicing helps manage downtime, repair expenditure and equipment life.
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HEC referral scheme: archived announcement
A historical promotional announcement. Contact HEC to confirm any current referral arrangements.
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Lift emergency communication and auto-diallers
Emergency communication, backup power and the transition to digital telephone networks.
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Why regular lift and escalator maintenance matters
The role of routine servicing in safety, reliability and building operations.
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Updating an older lift interior
A photographic example of a lift-interior update.
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A refreshed lift interior
An HEC example of updating the appearance of an existing lift.
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Lift maintenance: safety and reliability
Routine inspections, lubrication, safety checks and replacement of worn components.
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HEC social-media update
An archived HEC TikTok announcement.
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Refreshing a lift interior
Before-and-after photographs from an HEC lift-interior modernisation.
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Lift-interior refurbishment: before and after
An HEC interior refurbishment shown in before-and-after photographs.
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