ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas, manufacturers, installers and service providers of vertical and horizontal transportation technology, recently announced the launch of a new gearless modernization package that allows existing geared elevators to be upgraded with cutting-edge gearless elevator technology.

The Energy Department and the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program have announced up to $1.3 million for training programs to provide commercial building professionals with critical skills needed to optimize building efficiency, reduce waste, and save money.