Prof. Euring Dave Cooper presents crucial learnings about lifts, the technicalities, life-cycle implications and legal requirements
Date & Time: In-person on Thursday, 29 May 2025 · 12 – 2pm
Location: The Eliott Hotel, 2 Governor’s Parade GX11 1AA Gibraltar
Who should attend:
- Facilities Managers
- Property Managers and Administrators across all sectors (eg residential, healthcare, commercial, hospitality)
- MEP Engineers
- Anyone who may come into contact with lifts through their employ
Certificates of attendance can be issued following the event.
Book: This is an in-person seminar in Gibraltar. Places are FREE but limited to 50, and need to be booked in advance here.
The Presenter:
This course is presented by EurIng Prof. Dave Cooper MBE who has 45 years professional experience in the lift, escalator and cable car industry. He is the CEO of UK based lift consultants LECS (UK) Ltd and LECS (UAE) Ltd. His first posting to Gibraltar was circa 1992/3 where he oversaw the lifts being installed at Ragged Staff Wharf. He is co-author of ‘The Elevator & Escalator Micropedia’ (1997) and ‘Elevator & Escalator Accident Investigation & Litigation’ (2002 & 2005), as well as a contributor to a number of other books including CIBSE Guide D. He is a regular columnist in trade journals worldwide including Elevation, Elevator World, Elevatori and Lift Industry News. Cooper is a frequent speaker on the world stage, presenting at industry seminars around the globe.
In 2012 David was awarded the silver medal by CIBSE for services to the institution. In 2021 he was awarded the Sir Moir Lockhead Award by the SOE for 30 years dedication to safety in the lift and escalator industry, and in 2023 he received an MBE in the King’s Birthday honours for services to lift and escalator engineering. He is an honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Northampton and CIBSE’s President Elect for the coming term. He holds a Master’s of Philosophy degree following a five-year research project into accidents on escalators; a Master’s of Science in Lift Engineering degree; a Bachelor of Science honours degree; a Higher National Certificate; and a Continuing Education Certificate in lift and escalator engineering.
Book: This is an in-person seminar in Gibraltar. Places are FREE but limited to 50, and need to be booked in advance here.
Content Overview*:
1. Types of lifts
2. Lift Components
3. Advantages and disadvantages of different types of lifts and when they are used
4. Roping systems
5. Traffic design
6. Call handling systems
7. Energy efficiency
8. Special lifts
9. Phases in the life of a lift
10.The law, standards and guidance
*This course covers lifts as defined by The Lift Regulations. It does not cover ‘lifts’ that fall under the Machinery Directive.
