LPM/Modernisation
Modernisation

Modernise with an expert guiding you at every stage, from feasibility through to final sign-off.

Lift modernisation is a significant, long-term investment. LPM manages the entire process as your independent adviser: we determine the necessary works, prepare the specification, take it to market, and manage the works through to certification.

Why LPM

A major spend, run by someone who only answers to you.

A modernisation is a once-in-a-generation project. We manage the whole of it as your independent adviser, from the first assessment to the final certificate.

5 stages
feasibility, specification, tender, superintendence and handover, managed as one
10–16 wks
typical time on site per lift, and we are there across it
1 spec
every contractor prices the same job, so you compare like for like
End to end
one adviser from the first assessment to the final certificate
01
Feasibility
Assess condition and remaining life, then a clear modernise-or-replace recommendation with budget costs.
02
Specification
A tender-ready specification: scope, performance and drawings, so every contractor prices the same job.
03
Tender
Taken to market and evaluated like-for-like, with a recommendation you can act on.
04
Superintendence
On-site oversight through the works: progress, quality, testing and commissioning.
05
Handover
Final inspection, defects sign-off, fire certificates and O&M documentation.
Feasibility & options

Modernise or replace? Make informed decisions before committing funds.

Before any funds are committed, we assess the lift's condition, remaining lifespan and compliance. We then present your options with budget estimates and a clear recommendation, ensuring the committee makes decisions based on comprehensive information rather than a contractor's sales pitch.

Condition and remaining life: a clear assessment of your lift's status and expected lifespan.
Options, with costs: modernise, part-modernise or replace, each presented with a budget and timeline.
Recommendations for owners: plain English, ready for committee review.
Options assessment · Tower ACondition & remaining life
Independent
Your options, costed
Modernise (retain car & rails)
Controller, drive, doors and fixtures renewed
Mid
Full replacement
New lift throughout, longest downtime
High
Stage over two budgets
Controls and doors now, interior later
Phased
LolaRecommendation
Modernise, and stage it
Your car and guide rails have life left. Renew the controller, drive and doors now, stage the interior later, and spread the capital cost across two budgets.
Specification & tender

A single specification ensures every contractor prices the same scope of work.

We develop a tender-ready, vendor-neutral specification and take it to market. With every contractor quoting against the same scope, you receive accurate, comparable bids rather than inconsistent proposals.

Tender-ready specification: scope, performance and drawings, independent of any manufacturer.
A level playing field: all bids normalised to your requirements for accurate comparison.
The right contract award: coverage, downtime and terms considered, not just price.
Tender comparison: modernisationNormalised to your specification
Like-for-like
Criteria
Contractor A
Contractor B ✓
Scope match
Partial
Full
Downtime / lift
4 wks
3 wks
Warranty
12 mo
24 mo
Controller
Proprietary
Non-proprietary
LolaRecommendation
Contractor B: better cover, open parts
Once normalised to your spec, B wins on scope, downtime and a non-proprietary controller you can service with anyone, not just the installer.
Superintendence & handover

On-site management through to certification.

Throughout the project, we oversee progress, quality, safety, testing, commissioning and all required documentation. You have a single point of contact and a seamless handover upon completion.

On-site oversight: regular site visits throughout the project, not just remote check-ins.
Quality and defect management: all work checked against the agreed specification.
Seamless handover: testing, fire certificates and O&M documents provided at completion.
Works in progress · Lift 1Modernisation · week 6 of 12
On track
Controller & drive
Replaced and commissioned
Done
Door operator & landing gear
Installed on every level
Done
Car interior & fixtures
Fit-out underway
In progress
Snag: landing door alignment, L3
Raised with the contractor
Tracking
Testing & fire certificates
Scheduled at completion
Booked
LolaOn site for you
Checked against the spec you paid for
Every stage is verified against your specification, defects are raised and tracked, and nothing is signed off until it meets the standard.
Independent by design

A fixed fee, never a percentage of the project cost.

Most consultants charge a percentage of the project cost, increasing their fee as your project grows. We do not. We agree on a fixed fee per lift, so there is no incentive to expand the scope unnecessarily, and we hold complete independence from lift companies. Your project and budget are our sole priorities.

Fixed fee per lift: agreed upfront, never a percentage of the project cost.
No incentive to increase scope: a fixed fee ensures our interests align with yours.
No ties or commissions: we are never paid by manufacturers or contractors.
How the fee worksFixed, per lift
No conflict
Fixed fee per lift
Agreed before we start
Set
Never a percentage of the project cost
A bigger project is not a bigger fee
Clean
No ties to any lift company
No commissions, no referral fees
Independent
Staged with the works
Feasibility credited if you proceed
Fair
LolaWhy it matters
A percentage rewards a bigger bill
Charge a percentage of the project cost and every extra dollar of scope is extra fee. We charge a fixed fee per lift, so our advice is only ever about what your building needs.
Independent · AU & NZ

Modernise once, and get it right.

A major lift upgrade deserves an expert who only answers to you. Get in touch and we'll scope it with you.