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When Charles Lerch created the first independent elevator consulting firm 75 years ago, he didn’t anticipate 2,717 ft.-high towers in Dubai or traveling at 10m/s. But he recognized a need within his client base as an elevator mechanic and set out to meet that need – beginning the client-first mindset we carry on today. Dynamic changes in building technology and construction followed, especially as the demands on a building’s ability to easily and efficiently flow around its users increased. Our deep roots as trusted technical experts with an entrepreneurial spirit and a knack for fast problem-solving were established, and we grew right alongside the building industry.
Today, the legacy of Charles Lerch and his successor, Quent Bates, lives on as the most trusted brand for building insight: Lerch Bates. Our offices and capabilities around the world bring industry-leading expertise and technology to a far wider range of challenges, but our commitment to client service remains the same.