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Vertical Transportation Consultancy for Mixed Use Developments | Dunbar & Boardman
Independent Lift, Escalator & People-Movement Design for Complex Mixed-Use Projects
Dunbar & Boardman (D&B) provides independent vertical transportation consultancy for mixed-use developments across the Middle East and India. Mixed-use projects combine residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, entertainment, and public functions within a single development, creating complex and often competing vertical movement demands.
With over four decades of specialist legacy and a strong regional presence, D&B supports developers, architects, PMCs, and international consultants in planning and delivering efficient, resilient, and user-focused vertical transportation systems that enhance asset value and long-term operational performance.
Mixed-Use Vertical Transportation Challenges
Mixed-use developments present unique VT challenges, including:
- Conflicting peak demand profiles between residential, office, hotel, and retail uses
- Complex podium and tower interfaces
- Passenger segregation (residents, office users, hotel guests, service and back-of-house)
- High-density footfall and vertical congestion during peak hours
- Space constraints and core efficiency pressures
D&B addresses these challenges through data-driven analysis and independent technical judgement.
Our VT Services for Mixed-Use Developments
Vertical Transportation Strategy & Planning
- Development-wide VT strategy aligned with master planning
- Lift zoning, sky-lobby strategies, and core optimisation
- Passenger flow segregation and security zoning
Traffic Analysis & System Design
- Lift and escalator traffic analysis for mixed-use demand profiles
- Selection of high-speed lifts, destination control systems, and service lifts
- Escalator and moving walk planning for podiums and public areas
Detailed Design, Specifications & Tender Support
- Performance-based VT specifications and BOQs
- Technical evaluation of OEM proposals
- Value engineering without compromising performance
Construction Support & Commissioning
- Shop drawing and method statement reviews
- Installation audits and site inspections
- Witness testing and commissioning support
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 Mixed-Use 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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