The manufacture and installation of lift systems is highly regulated in the UK to ensure safety measures are met and ongoing services are adhered to. Any company that installs, manufactures or imports lifts must comply with the Lifts Regulations 1997, as amended by the UK Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008. These regulations are in place…
In Part 1 we talked about the range of lift systems that were available for use in aiding mobility issues, rather than for any type of industrial purpose. Helping people move around their homes as well as public spaces is an increasingly important factor. It helps people reclaim their independence and reduces the need for…
Lift engineers, or lift technicians, install, refurbish, service and repair electrical traction and hydraulic lift equipment. Lift companies employ their own in-house lift engineers that install all their lifts and respond to maintenance and break-down calls. They can also be employed by specialist lift maintenance companies who specify in lift maintenance as well as local…
Nowadays, building design is more focused than ever on energy efficiency in the form of insulation, solar panelled roofing and network lighting. High-rise building projects tend to overlook the efficiency of its elevators, mainly due to the fact they only account for about 5-11% of the building total energy usage. The world’s top elevator manufacturers…
Being a lift company, we’re always on the lookout for interesting lift designs and stories. So, of course, we were intrigued by a story we saw recently about a bicyclist lift in Norway. Now, we all know that riding a bike is an enjoyable way to get around, and is a really economical mode of…
As you may or may not be aware, Sheridan lifts were selected as the one lift company to be a part of the most recent saga for the BBC series, "DIY SOS" Veteran Special in Manchester. As our contribution, we donated a platform lift for one of the houses. The show has turned a rundown…
We know we’re not the only lift company out there, but we really do believe we are the best. In this blog post we’d like to tell you a little bit about us and what makes us stand out. Hopefully by being more informed, you’ll see why you should choose us as your lift company.…
The last couple of weeks have been memorable indeed for the team here at Sheridan Lifts. We’ve been fortunate enough to give back to our community, specifically the veteran community. Helping to build homes in Miles Platting has been such a rewarding experience and it’s something we’ll never forget. We were the chosen lift company…
As you know, the Sheridan Lifts team have been busy down at the DIY SOS site helping to build homes for veterans in Miles Platting. Well, we were treated to a very royal visit today down at the project as Princes William and Harry came down to see how the work was going. As you…
The first phase of work is underway for the ground-breaking project undertaken by BBC’s DIY SOS team to turn empty houses into a new community for veterans in Manchester. Nick Knowles’ team have partnered up with a whole host of local traders, including Sheridan Lifts, to complete the project, as well as charity Walking with…
