The United States and Canada have the most expensive elevators in the world, at roughly three times the cost of elevators in Western Europe, and fewer of them than any other high-income country examined. In this webinar, we look at the regulatory reasons behind our high costs and low availability, from codes and standards to labor.
Center for Building in North America
Stephen Smith is the executive director of the Center for Building in North America, a nonprofit that conducts research and advocacy related to construction in the U.S. and Canada. The organization seeks to understand how to improve costs and quality for multifamily buildings, with an international comparative focus.