Michael Blades & Associates, Ltd. (MBA) is a leading consulting firm that specializes in vertical transportation systems for the movement of people and materials in new and existing buildings.

Our specialization includes vertical transportation equipment such as elevators, escalators, moving walks, handicapped lifts, dumbwaiters, automated conveyors, materials lifts, and many other horizontal and vertical people and material handling systems.

MBA is headquartered in the Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland areas, but also serves national and international markets. We work in close nexus with building owners, developers, and managers, as well as architects and other real estate professionals. We offer a full spectrum of services related to vertical and horizontal transportation systems.

We maintain a full working knowledge of the latest technology, design trends, and manufacturer’s product offerings and services. We are up to date on code requirements and regulations in all of the various jurisdictions. Many of our consultants are also accredited code safety inspectors. MBA’s consulting experience and knowledge of elevators and escalators is unmatched in the industry.

We provide problem-solving solutions through our world-class expertise and our unparalleled technical ability. We work closely with project teams to provide guidance, maintain schedules and budgets, and provide quality cost effective solutions. We have tremendous success with clients who demand attention to detail and prompt service.