Project Management Ireland
Lift Project Management & Escalator Coordination: Delivering Complex Upgrades in Dublin
From new installations in mixed-use towers to heritage lift modernisations, lift and escalator projects demand precision coordination. TechFM provides end-to-end Lift Project Management in Dublin and nationwide, ensuring your project meets deadlines, budgets, and compliance standards—without disrupting tenants.
The High Cost of Poor Project Coordination
Delays from permit issues, contractor miscommunication, or design flaws can cost thousands daily. Our methodology prevents this:
Design & Specification
- Traffic Flow Analysis: Optimise car size, speed, and grouping for passenger experience.
- Accessibility Compliance: EN 81-70-compliant solutions (audio-visual aids, car dimensions).
- Tender Package Development: Technical specs, phased timelines, and milestone payments .
Contractor Oversight
- Bid Management: Vetting technical competence, H&S records, and financial stability.
- Site Coordination: Liaise with builders, electricians, and lift technicians to avoid clashes.
- Progress & Quality Control: Daily logs, snagging lists, and safety audits .
Handover & Commissioning
- Testing & Certification: Witnessing load tests, safety trials, and regulator sign-off.
- O&M Manuals & Training: Ensure your team understands new systems.
- Warranty Management: Tracking defect resolution periods .
Specialized Project Types
- Modernisations: Retaining shafts/machinery while upgrading controls, cabins, and drives for 40% cost savings.
- Escalator Replacements: In-truss retrofits minimising structural work .
- Accessibility Retrofit Projects: Platform lifts for listed buildings.
Why TechFM Excels in Lift Projects
- Dublin-Centric Expertise: Knowledge of city planning permissions and heritage constraints.
- Risk Mitigation: Contingency planning for supply chain delays or latent defects.
- Transparent Communication: Fortnightly stakeholder briefings.
Deliver your lift or escalator project on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.
TFM provide full project management service and can manage your mechanical or electrical project from initial concept design right through to handover.
F.A.Q.
Lift project management covers end-to-end coordination of installations, modernizations, and replacements. For Dublin projects, this includes:
Traffic flow analysis (optimizing car size/speed) and accessibility compliance (EN 81-70 standards for audio-visual aids)
Contractor oversight (vetting technical skills, safety records, and financial stability) and site coordination to prevent delays
Handover with load testing, operator training, and warranty tracking
Poor coordination causes costly delays (e.g., permit issues, design flaws). TechFM prevents this by:
Developing phase-specific timelines and milestone payments in tender packages
Conducting daily safety audits, snagging lists, and latent defect contingency planning
Providing Dublin-centric expertise on planning permissions and heritage-building constraints to avoid rework
Switching unreliable contractors is complex. TechFM handles:
Bid management: Technical vetting, H&S record checks, and financial stability assessments
Contract changeover: Professionally managing transitions (as praised by clients: “Seamus got us the best deal and a trustworthy provider”)
Risk mitigation: Resolving supply-chain delays and quality disputes
Yes. Retaining shafts/machinery while upgrading controls, cabins, or drives can reduce costs by ~40% versus full replacement. TechFM specializes in:
Modernizations: Reusing existing infrastructure to minimize structural work
Escalator retrofits: In-truss replacements for shopping centers or transit hubs
Budget predictability: Transparent fortnightly stakeholder updates and milestone tracking
Absolutely. We design heritage-compliant solutions for protected structures, including:
Platform lifts: Space-efficient, low-impact installations meeting EN 81-70 accessibility standards
Dublin heritage constraints: Navigating city planning rules for listed buildings
Minimizing disruption: Tenant-friendly phased workflows to avoid downtime