News & Events

A reminder that workers entering care homes will need proof of vaccination from next week (11th November). There is an exemption for workers where “urgent maintenance work is required in the event of a risk to life or continuity of care….. This could include a serious fault in a lift. It is the manager’s responsibility […]

Due to increased demand and support from the industry, LIFTEX 2022 looks set to be the biggest yet in the show’s 34-year history. The floor space has been extended to accommodate the 70 exhibitors confirmed so far, despite another twelve months to go. Organised by LEIA (Lift and Escalator Industry Association), LIFTEX 2022 is the […]

LEIA is looking for Assessors and Internal Quality Assurers to work with the Association on End-Point Assessment (EPA) for the Lift/Escalator Electromechanic Level 3 Apprentice Standard.      The Association is looking for applicants who can:  >  Comply with strict assessment requirements of a regulated EPA organisation  >  Build a rapport with a learner quickly […]

As announced in the press earlier this week, the UK government is prolonging the deadline for companies to adopt the ‘UKCA’ safety and quality mark for goods to 1 January 2023. Nick Mellor, MD of LEIA, commented: “It is good to see our sector being recognised and our efforts being rewarded.  I would like to […]

LEIA’s Nick Mellor and Dan Charlesworth completed the inaugural Lift Industry Charity Cycling Challenge – 250 km from Leicester to London via Wallingford on 10-11 July.  The event raised in excess of £50k so far (you can still donate to Nick Mellor’s just giving page: Nick Mellor is fundraising for UK Lift Industry Charity (justgiving.com) […]

LEIA’s Emma Mackley chats to Alastair Stannah about the important role the industry has played during lockdown, the challenges we face post-Brexit and his priorities as LEIA President for the next two years…   1.      What is your message to the industry as we ease out of lockdown? The industry and its people have played […]

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a new guide to the crucial and increasingly complex issue of Professional Indemnity insurance in construction. Download the document from the CICV Forum website. LEIA is an active member of CICV Forum, which was set up with the aim of bringing together the main construction trade and […]

LIFTEX 2022 has sold 67% of its floor space in the first four weeks of booking – despite being 16 months out from the show. Read the full LIFTEX 2022 news item here

ACTUATE UK WEBINAR Thursday 8 July, 12pm-1pm   THE £3.7bn NEW HOSPITAL PROGRAMME & HOW TO BE INVOLVED This is your chance to learn more and ask questions about the New Hospital Programme (NHP) which is part of the Government’s multi-billion-pound Health Infrastructure Plan to develop 48 hospitals by 2030.   Facilitator: David Frise CEO […]

LEIA joins fellow Actuate UK members asking for UKCA Mark transition for construction projects to be extended. Leading engineering services sector body Actuate UK has issued a warning about serious consequences for businesses, public and commercial projects as well as domestic customers in only six months if a major issue regarding product compliance and standard […]