Conveying Systems focus on providing, installing, and commissioning systems that allow people and materials to move efficiently within a building, whether vertically or horizontally.

What falls under Division 14?

This division covers a wide range of systems, including passenger, service, and freight elevators, escalators, moving walks and dumbwaiters.
It also includes wheelchair lifts, material conveyors, and automated retrieval systems for warehouses or large-scale facilities. In addition, it covers specialized hoisting systems, dock levelers, and vehicle lifts used in parking structures.

Why it matters in the Philippine construction context?

In the Philippines, Division 14 is a critical part of high-rise residential and commercial developments, hospitals, malls, factories, and transport terminals, where safe and reliable movement systems are necessary for daily operations.

These systems ensure people can move conveniently and that goods can be transported within a facility without delays, supporting both accessibility and operational efficiency.

Planning and estimating for Division 14

Estimating for Division 14 requires close coordination with manufacturers and specialized contractors. Project teams need to align system capacities, travel speeds, control system features, and interior finishes with project specifications while ensuring that structural supports and electrical requirements are integrated early in the design and construction stages.

Planners must ensure that these systems are coordinated with other designers. The structural supports needed, vibration isolation and anchorage must be coordinated with the structural engineer. Power supply requirement must be discussed with the electrical engineer to ensure the proper operation of the equipment.

How are conveying systems estimated for costing?

They are generally estimated per unit, with detailed pricing reflecting specifications such as capacity, travel height, speed, finishes, and control systems.
The conveying equipment are also designed to determine the five-minute handling capacity, interval time, waiting time, speed and other parameters to meet the users’ requirements.

What factors affect the cost of conveying systems in Philippine projects

Costs depend on system capacity, travel height, speed, brand, finishes, control systems and installation complexity.