01 · Project Consulting

Clarify the Elevator Requirement Before It Becomes a Site Problem

Many elevator project issues can be reduced before an order is placed. A shaft that is too small, an entrance that conflicts with the building, or an unconfirmed market requirement can create changes later in design, production or installation.

You do not need a complete elevator specification to begin.

Discuss Your Project

Aerial view of a city skyline used when elevator selection starts from the actual building — Start from the building, not a catalogue

02 · Start with the Building

Start with the Building

Elevator selection should begin with the actual application. We typically ask about:

Building type
Project country
Number of floors
Expected users
Passenger or goods traffic
Required product category
Estimated quantity
Available hoistway information
Project schedule

From there, the main technical parameters can be developed more clearly.

New residential building during elevator installation — Application

Construction workers on a staircase overlooking the city during a building review — Site conditions

03 · Key Parameters We Help Clarify

Key Parameters We Help Clarify

JAFITA supports early-stage elevator discussions by helping customers turn building information and operating requirements into a clearer equipment brief.

01
Rated Load
What capacity is appropriate for the intended users or goods?
02
Rated Speed
What speed is reasonable for the travel, building height and traffic requirement?
03
Travel & Stops
How far does the equipment travel, and how many levels are served?
04
Hoistway Conditions
What width, depth, pit and overhead are available?
05
Entrance Arrangement
Where are the landing doors located, and are through-car or alternative arrangements required?
06
Door Opening
What clear opening is needed for passenger flow, beds, goods, carts or other specific uses?
07
Electrical & Market Requirements
Which voltage, frequency, standard, certification or documentation requirements apply to the destination market?

Architect reviewing building drawings during elevator planning — Confirm parameters against the building

04 · Consulting for Different Project Types

Consulting for Different Project Types

The questions that matter change with the building. Early discussion should follow the project type rather than a single product list.

Modern steel elevator lobby in a new hotel or commercial development

New Developments

Early coordination helps align the building design with the elevator requirements before structural conditions become fixed.

Senior woman using a stairlift in a bright existing home

Existing Buildings

The available space, structure and access conditions should be reviewed before selecting equipment.

Modern industrial factory against a blue sky

Industrial & Logistics

Load type, loading method, car dimensions, door configuration and duty cycle become central to the specification.

Medical assistant and nurse supporting an elderly patient who needs stretcher-level access

Healthcare Projects

Bed and stretcher movement, clear door opening, car dimensions and operational priorities require specific consideration.

Glass elevator in a round office lobby for hotel and commercial circulation

Hotels & Commercial

Guest traffic, service circulation, freight movement and appearance may need to be coordinated across several elevator types.

International city skyline representing destination-market elevator projects

International Projects

Destination-market requirements should be identified early so that the equipment and documentation are developed in the right direction.

05 · From Early Idea to Technical Brief

From Early Idea to Technical Brief

A project may begin with only a simple statement. That is enough to start the discussion, but not enough to finalize the equipment.

Residential building that may begin as a simple twelve-storey elevator enquiry — A simple statement is enough to start

“We need elevators for a 12-storey residential building.”

That is enough to start the discussion, but not enough to finalize the equipment. The next questions concern travel, stops, users, hoistway information and the destination market.

Turn the statement into a brief

The next step is to turn that statement into a technical brief containing the information that affects product selection and building coordination.

JAFITA helps customers identify which questions need answers before the commercial proposal is treated as final.

Project team planning how a simple idea becomes a technical elevator brief — Questions answered before the proposal

Three elevators in a business center showing a multi-product vertical-transportation mix

One vertical-transportation scope — not several unrelated purchases.

Multi-category projects treated as one brief

06 · Multi-Product Projects

Multi-Product Projects

Some developments require more than one elevator category. In these cases, the project should be considered as one vertical-transportation scope rather than several unrelated purchases.

Passenger + freight elevators
Passenger elevators + escalators
Guest elevators + service elevators
Passenger + hospital elevators
Freight + heavy-duty elevators
Complete elevators + supporting components

JAFITA’s multi-category supply resources can support this type of coordination.

07 · Product-Neutral Discussion

Product-Neutral Discussion

JAFITA team and facility used for product-neutral project discussion — Supply routes evaluated against the project

Early consulting is most useful when the conversation is not restricted to one catalogue model too early. Different manufacturers and product platforms have different strengths.

JAFITA’s background in freight elevator manufacturing, OEM cooperation and broader industry resources allows several supply routes to be evaluated according to the project instead of assuming that one product line is automatically the best fit.

Construction workers at a house under construction during an early project-stage review — Site information from the current project stage

08 · What We Can Review

What We Can Review

Depending on the project stage, discussion may involve:

Basic project brief
Architectural floor plans
Building sections
Hoistway drawings
Tender specifications
Existing elevator data
Product schedule
Quantity list
Customer technical requirements
Destination-market requirements

The objective is not to replace the project’s architect, structural engineer, elevator consultant or local regulatory professionals. Our role is to support equipment-side clarification and supply planning.

09 · International Project Consulting

International Project Consulting

JAFITA has been engaged in elevator export business since 2008. For overseas projects, early clarification can help avoid later questions.

ElectricalVoltage and frequency
StandardsRequired standards and certification scope
DocumentationLanguage and technical documentation
LogisticsPackaging and shipping
SiteLocal installation responsibilities

These requirements should be considered before production rather than after the equipment is ready to ship.

Beijing international airport representing overseas elevator project coordination — Export requirements before production

Business woman entering an elevator with a laptop and bag, ready to start a first project review

10 · What to Send for a First Review

What to Send for a First Review

You can start with only the information you have today. A useful first project brief includes:

Project country
Building type
Product type
Quantity
Number of floors or stops
Approximate travel height
Rated load if known
Drawings if available

If important information is missing, our team can identify the next technical questions.