PANEL: Keeping People Moving: Vertical Transportation Strategies for High-Traffic Facilities

29 Oct 2026
Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
Efficient people movement is essential in facilities where safety, accessibility, and uninterrupted operations are top priorities. This session examines how owners and designers can improve elevators, escalators, and moving walkways to enhance user experience, support operational continuity, and extend asset life. Through real-world examples, panelists will share lessons learned from modernization and expansion projects in active environments and discuss emerging trends in equipment design, reliability, and maintainability.
Speakers
Anthony DeFrancesco, CEI
Anthony DeFrancesco, CEI, Vice President – National Practice Director  - GFT
Jeffrey Kocinski
Jeffrey Kocinski, Sr. Project Architect - GFT
James McInerney
James McInerney, Sr. Vice President of Construction - BOWA Construction