VT Technical Advisor Steve Edgett Interviewed by Elevator World
In their September issue, Elevator World shines a spotlight on Steve Edgett, DeSimone Senior Technical Advisor for Vertical Transportation (VT), in an interview with the publication’s Senior Associate Editor Kaija Wilkinson. Widely esteemed to be one of the world’s foremost vertical transportation experts, Edgett reflects on his storied career, from his first forays into the field to his present role at DeSimone, the evolution of elevator technologies—including the impact of AI—industry trends, and thoughts on the future of vertical transportation.
In the interview, Edgett shares insights into the nuances and challenges of designing vertical transportation systems for supertall structures, the modernization and adaptive reuse of aging buildings, and a few of his high-profile VT projects, from the Shanghai Tower in China, one of the world’s tallest buildings, to the groundbreaking new supertall in NYC, the JP Morgan Chase Tower.
Edgett joined DeSimone’s vertical transportation practice earlier this year, adding an immeasurable level of experience and expertise to our already talented VT team, which specializes in bringing innovative approaches to the design and modernization of vertical transportation systems for new and existing buildings, ensuring the highest standards for safety, reliability, and optimized operation.
Don’t miss this fascinating Elevator World read! Click here to read the article on Elevator World’s website, and here to download a PDF.
