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Elevator Installation: The 30-Week Lead Time Item That Controls the Schedule of Every Multi-Story Project

Elevators are the long-lead, single-source, schedule-critical item on every multi-story project. Lead times run 20-40 weeks, vendor choices are constrained to major manufacturers, and the installation sequence affects building occupancy, inspector schedules, and fire/life safety commissioning. Managing elevator procurement and installation well is essential on any project over three stories — and missing the elevator coordination window can delay substantial completion by months.