SYNOPSIS

This course will enable participants to get a more systematical understanding of vertical transportation system (VTS) from design, build and manage perspective. The importance of looking at VTS from holistic angle begins with an understanding of the legislative requirements in Malaysia. This will be followed by an overview of the various types of elevators and escalators. The concept of Traffic Analysis will be explained as well as its relevance in particular building segments. The key considerations in planning and design will be expanded on. Next will be the challenges of VTS installation, testing and commissioning works. In the final segment the importance of proper service and maintenance will be addressed as well as the legal obligations of Owners of VTS.


COURSE OBJECTIVE

The objective of this course is to give participants holistic understanding of the vertical transportation system (VTS):
* legislative, standards and code requirements.
* various components and functions of elevator and escalator systems.
* importance of traffic analysis in certain building segments.
* selecting and specifying VTS.
* appreciating challengers of installation, testing and commissioning.
* designing system for maintainability.
* monitoring, servicing and maintenance


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

* Building owners
* Building managers
* Project Managers
* Designers, Engineers, Architects
* Constructors of buildings which require VTS
* Enthusiasts who would like to know more about the mysterious VTS


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Mr. Raghib Fasih Azmi, Grad. IEM has more than 20 years of experience in the elevator and escalator industry. He has served various capacities in sales, installation, maintenance and general management for leading lift companies both locally as well as overseas. He had roles in several major high rise projects such as Petronas Twin Towers, Burj Khalifa, India Tower, Kingdom Tower and Menara Warisan. Currently he is working for a leading Malaysian company providing green, smart and connected solutions for the built environment.

Mr. Raghib Fasih Azmi, Grad. IEM has served in the SIRIM Working Group on Lifts and Escalators and has been actively involved in the development of Malaysian Standards for lifts and escalators. He has been actively serving IEM in various committees since 1993 and is currently a committee member of Mechanical Engineering Technical Division of IEM.