Services
Elevator Construction Consultants
Elevating outcomes.
Who We Are
Elevator and escalator systems are critical to construction timelines. STO Building Group (STOBG)’s Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC) aim to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce first-time inspection failures, and ensure elevators and escalators support, rather than hinder, project delivery. Led by industry veteran Michael Walsh, ECC offers a specialized team that brings clarity, consistency, and quality to vertical systems across all STOBG business units.
A Centralized Solution
ECC offers consistent, high-quality consulting services across geographies and project types.
Higher First-Time Inspection Pass Rates
ECC improves quality control and inspection readiness, significantly increasing first-pass success.
Stronger Manufacturer Relationships
Through partnerships with industry leaders, ECC offers clients access to cutting-edge technologies and streamlined problem-solving.
Reduced Delays & Rework
By ensuring QA/QC at every step, ECC helps prevent mistakes that lead to project delays or rework.
Expert support from design through final inspection, so your elevators don’t hold up the project.
Planning & Design
We define system needs and provide layouts, code guidance, and early budget estimates.
Design Development
We coordinate with design teams to finalize efficient, integrated, and cost-effective solutions.
Construction Documents
We deliver detailed, code-compliant specs and drawings to support bidding and procurement.
Procurement & Contractor Selection
We manage the bid process and support contractor evaluation and selection.
Installation Oversight
We oversee installation through site inspections, ensuring quality and compliance.
Inspection & Turnover
We support AHJ inspections, punch list completion, and client handover.
Strategic support for every stage of your elevator system’s lifecycle.
Needs Assessment & Planning
We evaluate traffic, code, and building conditions to plan efficient, compliant elevator systems.
Project Management
We manage modernization and installation projects from contractor selection to closeout.
Maintenance & Operational Support
We optimize maintenance contracts, track performance, and support staff training and troubleshooting.
Modernization & Upgrades
We assess aging systems and deliver phased upgrade plans that improve reliability with minimal disruption.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
We offer code audits, compliance support, and expert witness services to ensure full regulatory alignment.
Smart elevator and escalator design support that align with your vision, codes, and client goals.
Conceptual Design & Planning
We support early planning with traffic analysis, system selection, and sustainable, code-compliant layouts.
Specification Development
We develop technical specs and review drawings to ensure integration and avoid design conflicts.
Bidding & Procurement
We guide bid development, evaluate proposals, and assist in selecting the right elevator contractor.
Construction Phase Support
We review drawings, inspect installations, and ensure systems meet design and code standards.
Post-Construction & Ongoing Support
We support final inspections, maintenance planning, audits, and training.
Providing the clarity, credibility, and technical depth needed to resolve complex elevator and escalator claims with confidence.
Forensic Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
We assess damage, evaluate repair options, and review proposals and invoices for accuracy.
Damage Assessment & Repair Evaluation
We review equipment damage, compare repair options, and oversee bid reviews and remediation.
Cost Analysis & Loss Mitigation
We deliver cost estimates, review claims, and recommend strategies to reduce future risk.
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
We provide expert reports, case analysis, and testimony to support legal teams.
Adjuster Training & Education
We offer customized training to help adjusters interpret elevator issues and technical documents.
Litigate elevator and escalator-related cases with confidence.
Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services
We provide expert opinions, reports, and testimony grounded in engineering and code compliance.
Forensic Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
We investigate incidents on-site, analyze failures, and determine liability.
Damage Assessment & Cost Evaluation
We assess damage, evaluate repair options, and review proposals and invoices for accuracy.
Consulting & Strategic Legal Advice
We support litigation strategy with early case reviews, technical discovery, and expert guidance.
Training & Education
We deliver tailored training to help legal teams navigate elevator-related litigation.
Elevator and escalator systems that meet every requirement—safely, efficiently, and by the book.
Plan Review & Permitting
We manage permitting from submission to approval, ensuring designs meet code and mitigate risk.
Lifecycle Inspections
We perform inspections and witness safety tests throughout the project lifecycle.
Enforcement & Compliance
We enforce code compliance, issue violations, and oversee corrective actions.
Record Keeping & Documentation
We maintain accurate, secure records of all reviews, inspections, and compliance activities.
Education & Outreach
We offer training to help industry partners stay up to date with best practices.
Michael Walsh, VP of Elevator Construction Consultants, shares key insights into elevator system planning, coordination, and innovation.
Led by experts with decades of hands-on experience, ECC’s approach to elevator and escalator installation is one of a kind.
We plan for success
We like to start in the early stages of design and development so we can review initial drawings and submittals and perform constructability reviews to make sure proposed elevators will actually work in the design.
We connect the dots
We monitor progress and get ahead of any elements that could affect the schedule. We also make sure throughout the process that they adhere to project specifications and contracts.
We’re all about quality
We coordinate with the trades throughout installation to not only keep an eye on quality, but also tee everything up for a successful inspection. With approval in hand, we prepare final punch lists and complete all open items for hand-over to the client.
We get results
We get results. Our projects have an average inspection pass rate of 97% on final inspections. Compare that to the industry average of 45% and it’s clear that having a dedicated elevator specialist makes all the difference.
We plan for success
We like to start in the early stages of design and development so we can review initial drawings and submittals and perform constructability reviews to make sure proposed elevators will actually work in the design.
We connect the dots
We monitor progress and get ahead of any elements that could affect the schedule. We also make sure throughout the process that they adhere to project specifications and contracts.
We’re all about quality
We coordinate with the trades throughout installation to not only keep an eye on quality, but also tee everything up for a successful inspection. With approval in hand, we prepare final punch lists and complete all open items for hand-over to the client.
We get results
We get results. Our projects have an average inspection pass rate of 97% on final inspections. Compare that to the industry average of 45% and it’s clear that having a dedicated elevator specialist makes all the difference.
Meet the Expert
STOBG's Elevator Consultant
Michael Walsh brings nearly 40 years of hands-on experience in the elevator and escalator industry.
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