Founded in 2005, Michael Blades & Associates has evolved into a world class vertical and horizontal transportation company focused on the needs of owners, developers, and managers, as well as architects and design professionals. We specialize in consulting services in the field of elevators and vertical and horizontal transport systems for people and materials. This embraces the overall movement of people and material in commercial buildings. The specific issues addressed in our typical scope of work include vertical and horizontal transportation systems, and material handling systems.

MBA provides a full range of services including: concept planning, design development, preparation of bid documents and construction administration. MBA provides problem-solving solutions through our professional expertise and outstanding technical ability. We have tremendous success with clients who demand attention to detail, and prompt service. MBA is thoroughly knowledgeable in all forms of vertical transport equipment including: elevators, escalators, powered scaffolding, dumbwaiters, automated conveyors, materials lifts, etc. MBA is also experienced with the horizontal people and material movement systems currently available. We maintain a full working knowledge of the latest state-of-the-art in controls and equipment. We are up-to-date on all current Code requirements and are uniquely aware of those pending change or reconsideration.

Our principals are accredited elevator safety inspectors and elevator safety inspector supervisors. Our experiences range from a single elevator in a two story office building to 100+ elevators and escalators in a mega high rise office building. We are involved with many premier property managers, owners, developers, and architects throughout the country. In fact, the principals at MBA have been directly involved in 11,000+ elevator and escalator renovation / modernization projects and 8,000+ elevator and escalator new design projects. MBA’s consulting experience and knowledge of elevators and escalators is unmatched in the industry. We provide guidance, maintain schedules and budgets, with quality cost effective solutions.

At Michael Blades & Associates, we strive to provide world class vertical and horizontal transportation consulting services to help our clients achieve their buildings needs.

We strive to focus on the client needs while driving results through prompt service and a high a high attention to detail.

We are committed to providing the highest quality services and driving results aligned with our clients needs.

We believe in performing our work to the highest ethical and professional standards. Integrity is core to how we do business.

We believe in working side-by-side with each stakeholder to ensure alignment and to achieve the best outcome.

Our expertise has made us an industry leader, and our knowledge gives you a competitive advantage.

We believe in face-to-face relationships and hands-on problem solving. We offer a no-cost initial consultation to discuss and fully understand your vertical transportation needs.