Connect with our partners and explore essential links to industry organizations that promote innovation and safety in the elevator sector.
Industry Associations
- AEMA: Association of Members of the Accessibility Industry
- AIA: American Institute of Architects
- BOMA: Building Owners and Managers Association International
- CEA: Chicago Elevator Association
- CECA: Canadian Elevator Contractors Association
- EEA: The European Elevator Association
- IAEC: International Association of Elevator Consultants
- LEIA: Lift and Escalator Industry Association
- MESA: Massachusetts Elevator Safety Association
- NEII: National Elevator Industry, Inc.
- NAHB: National Association of Home Builders
- NAWIC: National Association of Women in Construction
- Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat: CTBUH
Codes, Standards, & Safety
- ASME A17: Elevators and Escalators Standards
- ASME A18: Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts Standards
- ASME International: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- ICC: International Code Council
- NAESA International: National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities International
- TSSA: Technical Standards & Safety Authority
- CSA International Services: CSA Group
- homeSAFE Campaign: Safety Awareness for Elevators
Events & Publications
- Elevator U: Elevator U
- Elevator World Magazine: Elevator World
- Elevator Radio Show: Elevator Radio Show
- ECNY Events: Elevator Conference of New York
Technical & Construction Resources
- ABC: Associated Builders and Contractors
- APTA: American Public Transportation Association
- ASA: American Subcontractors Association
- CSI: The Construction Specifications Institute
- NECA: National Electrical Contractors Association
- NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association
- NIBS: National Institute of Building Sciences
Contractor & Supplier Groups
- ECA: Elevator Contractors of America
- Elevator Industry Group of Southern California: EIGSC
- NCEIG: Northern California Elevator Industry Group
- Build Boston: Build Boston
- BuildingsNY: BuildingsNY
Acronyms
- ABC – Association of Building Construction
- A/R – Accessibility and Residential
- ANAB – ANSI National Accreditation Board
- CET – Certified Elevator Technician
- CAT – Certified Accessibility Technician
- EW – Elevator World
- OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- NAEC – National Association of Elevator Contractors
- NEII – National Elevator Industry, Inc.
- NAESAI – National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities International
- QEI – Qualified Elevator Inspector
- CECA – Canadian Elevator Contractors Association
- EWIPF – Elevator Workers Industry Preservation Fund
- EISP – Elevator Industry Safety Partners
- IEES – International Elevator & Escalator Symposium
- IUEC – International Union of Elevator Constructors
- EU – Elevator University
- IAEC – International Association of Elevator Consultants
Industry Standards & Organizations
- AEMA – Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association
- ANSI – American National Standards Institute: A private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system. ANSI enhances the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses and quality of life by providing a framework for fair standards development and quality conformity assessment systems, ensuring their integrity.
- ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers: Composed of more than 4,700 volunteers, including engineers, scientists, and government officials who contribute technical expertise to protect public safety while reflecting best business practices.
- ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act: Signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush, the ADA grants civil rights protections to disabled individuals, similar to those provided by the Civil Rights Act.
- CQCC – Certified Qualified Conveyance Company
