SAVKOM Inc

Engineering + Design + Inspections

About the firm

SAVKOM Inc provides specialized vertical transportation engineering, consulting, and inspection services. The practice assists clients with elevators, escalators, handicapped lifts, dumbwaiters, and material lifts, offering expertise in design specifications, safety inspections, code compliance, and maintenance audits.

Firm type: Forensic Engineering · Mechanical Engineering

Capabilities

Vertical Transportation Engineering and Design

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Comprehensive engineering and design services for elevators, escalators, lifts, and dumbwaiters.

New Construction Design and Specifications
Developing custom elevator and escalator design specifications for new construction projects.
Modernizations and Retrofits
Upgrading existing elevator systems with modern components to improve reliability and safety.
Traffic Calculations and Engineered Solutions
Analyzing building traffic requirements to design optimized vertical transportation configurations.
Bidding and Construction Administration
Assisting with contractor pre-qualification, bid analysis, and construction administration services.

Inspection and Witnessing Services

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Safety inspections, quality assurance, and code-compliant third-party witnessing services.

Third Party Witnessing of Elevator Annual (Category 1) Inspections
Mandated third-party witnessing for annual category 1 elevator safety inspections.
Third Party Witnessing of Elevator Five Year (Category 5) Test
Official witnessing of five-year category 5 elevator safety and load testing.
Inspections and Evaluations
General system evaluations and physical safety audits for vertical transportation equipment.
ADA Compliance Inspections
Evaluating elevators and lifts to ensure adherence to accessibility standards.
Quality Assurance Inspections
Verification of installation, repairs, and maintenance quality to ensure high performance and safety.

Consulting and Advisory Services

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Strategic maintenance audits, due diligence, and value engineering evaluations.

Maintenance Audits and Surveys
Detailed surveys of preventive maintenance contract adherence and equipment condition.
Due Diligence Studies
Assessing existing transportation systems for property acquisitions and building conversions.
Value Engineering Analyses
Cost-benefit analyses of equipment, installations, and structural integration.

Forensic and Expert Witness Services

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Forensic engineering analysis and expert witness support for vertical transportation systems.

Forensic Services
Technical forensic investigation of elevator or escalator failures and operational incidents.
Expert Witness Services
Professional engineering testimony and litigation support for vertical transportation cases.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Food & Beverage · Education · Religious

Projects

Libra Capital Residential Conversion

Residential · Client: Libra Capital

Project details

A conversion project involving the adaptation of a commercial facility, originally used by a sophisticated wine manufacturer, into a residential program. SAVKOM Inc performed a feasibility study, developed elevator design specifications, and managed construction administration. The practice coordinated closely with the architect, structural engineer, and MEP engineer on aesthetics, structural loads, and electrical calculations.

Bronx Public School Modernization

Bronx, NY · Education · Client: New York City School Construction Authority

Project details

Renovation and conversion of a dormant Bronx building into a combined high school and middle school. The practice reviewed the existing elevator, submitted a condition report with modernization recommendations, and developed specifications that included aesthetic improvements. It also performed submittal reviews, managed construction administration, and designed two vertical handicapped lifts.

Sisters Servants of Mary Elevator Venting

Religious · Client: Sisters Servants of Mary

Project details

Consulting and resolution of a specific problem related to the venting of elevator systems at this religious institution. Based on comprehensive knowledge of elevators and HVAC systems, the practice evaluated the existing system and issued custom recommendations.