Why You Should Retain a Consultant to Develop Your Elevator Modernization Performance Specification
When planning an elevator modernization, many building owners and property managers ask a common question:
“Can’t the elevator contractor just tell us what we need?”
While elevator service providers play a key role in the execution, the most successful modernization projects begin with independent expertise and an objective strategy—and that’s where Argon Elevator Consulting adds measurable value.
✅ Objective Expertise = Better Decisions
At Argon Elevator Consulting, we act solely in your best interest. We are not affiliated with any manufacturer or service provider. This allows us to:
Uncover hidden issues through a comprehensive analysis of your elevator system’s age, performance, and code compliance.
Evaluate upgrade needs based on actual system conditions—not on what a contractor may prefer to install.
Provide clear justification for capital planning and budgeting, backed by technical evidence and lifecycle considerations.
📄 The Power of a Performance Specification
One of the key deliverables we offer is a Performance-Based Specification—a document that outlines:
Required ride quality, leveling accuracy, and door operation speeds
Code compliance mandates (ASME A17.1, ADA, seismic zones, etc.)
Energy efficiency standards
Non-proprietary system requirements to avoid vendor lock-in
Testing and acceptance criteria to verify the contractor’s work
This specification becomes the foundation for competitive, apples-to-apples bidding—ensuring you receive proposals aligned with performance and not just price.
🔍 Why Not Rely on the Contractor Alone?
Contractors are experts in equipment, but they’re also incentivized to sell what they stock, not necessarily what’s best for your building long-term.
Without a consultant:
Scope decisions may be driven by convenience, not system performance.
Cost-cutting may lead to proprietary systems, reducing your future service options.
There’s no independent verification of compliance, functionality, or quality.
With Argon:
We ensure technical integrity and value throughout the project.
We act as your advocate, from design through installation and final inspection.
We help you avoid costly oversights and ensure the modernization delivers on its promise.
🏢 The Argon Advantage
Whether your elevator is 20 years old or simply under-performing, Argon Elevator Consulting delivers peace of mind. Our performance specifications are crafted with deep technical insight and a clear understanding of code, operations, and occupant expectations.
Let us guide your next modernization from a position of strength—not uncertainty.
