National Housing Maintenance Forum

Michael Berry

Managing Director, Elevate Consulting Ltd

Michael formed Elevate Consulting Ltd, specialist Lift and Escalator Consulting Engineers, in June 2002. He is responsible for all aspects of Vertical Transportation projects. These projects cover a full range from survey and maintenance related work through to the design and supervision of new and refurbishment lift and escalators schemes.

Michael provides advice to commercial, retail, and social housing clients on maintenance strategy and gaining “best value”.  He specialises in the design and maintenance of all types of vertical transportation including lifts, escalators and travelators, permanent access equipment and disabled access products.

Michael provides CDM Co-ordinator duties under the CDM (Construction Design & Management Regulations) across all Building Services disciplines.

He is one of a limited number of Chartered Engineers in the field of Lifts and Escalators and as such acts as an “expert witness” on Vertical Transportation issues.