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Vertical Transportation Consultancy for Commercial Buildings | Dunbar & Boardman
Efficient Lift & Escalator Design for Office Towers and Corporate Developments
Dunbar & Boardman (D&B) provides independent vertical transportation consultancy for commercial buildings across the Middle East and India. Commercial developments demand highly efficient, reliable, and future-proof vertical transportation systems to support dense occupancies, peak-time movements, and evolving workplace patterns.
With a legacy spanning over four decades, D&B works with developers, corporate occupiers, architects, and PMCs to deliver optimised lift and escalator solutions that enhance productivity, tenant satisfaction, and operational resilience.
Commercial Vertical Transportation Challenges
Commercial office buildings face specific VT challenges, including:
- Intense morning and evening peak traffic
- Lunch-time inter-floor movement
- High-rise travel distances and waiting time expectations
- Core efficiency and rentable area optimisation
- Integration of destination control and smart building systems
D&B addresses these challenges through performance-based planning and independent technical oversight.
Our VT Services for Commercial Developments
VT Strategy & Traffic Planning
- Lift group configuration and zoning strategies
- Peak handling capacity and interval optimisation
- Integration of destination control systems
System Design & Specifications
- Selection of high-speed passenger and service lifts
- Escalator planning for podiums and public areas
- Performance-based technical specifications and BOQs
Tender Evaluation & Value Engineering
- Technical evaluation of OEM proposals
- Value engineering aligned with performance benchmarks
- Support during tender clarifications and award
Construction & Commissioning Support
- Shop drawing and method statement reviews
- Installation audits and site inspections
- Witness testing and commissioning
Applicable Codes & Standards
- National Building Code (NBC – India) and IS standards
- EN 81 series
- ASME A17.1 / CSA B44
- Local authority and civil defence requirements
Regional Coverage – Middle East & India
Middle East
UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, NEOM, Eastern Province), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman
India
Tier 1 Cities: Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata
Tier 2 Cities: Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kochi, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Indore, Bhopal, Nagpur, Lucknow, Noida, Gurugram
Tier 3 & Emerging Cities: Vizag, Vijayawada, Trichy, Madurai, Salem, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Patna, Raipur
Our regional teams are supported by senior technical specialists and BIM‑enabled delivery hubs, enabling consistent quality across geographies.
Why Choose Dunbar & Boardman for Commercial Projects
- Independent, OEM-neutral consultancy
- 46 years of global specialist legacy in vertical transportation
- Over 25 years of continuous presence in the Middle East
- More than 15 years of active delivery in India
- Strong presence across the Middle East and India
- Proven experience on complex mixed-use and podium developments
- Clear, standards-based and defensible technical deliverables
- Trusted by developers, PMCs, and international design teams
Contact Us
Dunbar & Boardman | Independent Vertical Transportation Consultants
Website: www.dunbarandboardman.com
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