News & events

We are now taking bookings for our September intake to our Distance Learning Course. Our course provides a technical training programme of study which aims to extend the learner’s knowledge of lift and escalator engineering. Both Full and Part units of study are available, allowing the learner to tailor a programme to their specific needs. […]

We are delighted to announce that Oliver Greening has been appointed as Senior Operations Manager – Contracts & Membership, effective from 2 May 2017. In this newly created role, Oliver will provide general management expertise to support LEIA’s business objectives and contribute to the ongoing development of the association. Included within his area of responsibility […]

The latest edition of LEIA’s annual publication is available to view online. Features include: last words from Terry Potter, LEIA’s Managing Director, as he reflects on 27 years of service to the industry; the impact of social media on today’s society and what this means for businesses in our industry; making historic buildings accessible – […]

We are often asked about whether lifts should be recalled in the event of fire.  With the recent publication of revised British Standards dealing with fire safety in the design of buildings and specifying the lift recall operation, it is a good moment to publish a  “Lift Owner News” article on this subject. Click on […]

The latest LEIA newsletter has been published with an introduction and round-up of recent news, a feature on the new Lifts Regulations, an update from the trailblazer apprenticeship group, and 2017 dates for your diary.. Click here for the LEIA newsletter page. Click here for the December 2016 newsletter.  

The latest LEIA newsletter features the latest on Project Bank Accounts, a feature on the Apprenticeship Levy and report on the Liam Loves Lifts campaign.

We have recently published a warning note on the dangers of inadvertently unlocking landing doors.

The new Price List for the LEIA Distance Learning units is now published. The fees will increase from January 2017.

The HSE is reviewing the requirements in Health & Safety legislation for the inspection and thorough examination of work equipment. Click on more for survey:>

We have just published the latest LEIA newsletter which features the implications for regulations and standards from the EU referendum result, a LIFTEX 2016 retropsective and guidance on the Public Contracts Regulations.