Construction has started on the new entrance and lift shaft at 55 Gordon Street, Mackay.

Better known as the current home of Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors.

This project was designed by Glen Place from Place Designs and is being built by local builder Barry Green. Structural engineering by Cornell Engineers.

Adding an elevator to an existing commercial building is a great way to achieve access to the upper floor for older clients or those restricted to a wheelchair. And the process is easier than you think.

You’ll need space to build the elevator. You’ll need a deeper foundation – depending on how the elevator is powered – and you’ll need it to access a common area of the building.

Speak to an architect to get the floor space requirements right. Then you’ll be ready to speak to Cornell Engineers about designing the structure for your new elevator.