5-Stage Design Support Program

Streamline the design and consent process

Powerglide Elevators’ Design Support Program simplifies specification and design with support at all five stages of the process. In addition to streamlining the design, compliance, and construction process, the program encourages creative design that enhances the user’s day-to-day experience by providing expert advice and guidance early on. Small design tweaks recommended by our team can make a significant difference to the ease of design and installation, as well as the experience of the user.

The earlier you contact us, the more you’ll benefit from our experience

The current approach to elevator design is often to draw a 1m x 1m box in the plan and relegate it to the ‘later’ file. By the time we get involved, it’s harder for the architect to accommodate our recommendations which could potentially have saved time and cost and provided a better outcome for the homeowner.

Contact our Design Team early on and we’ll guide you through the whole process.

experience working with all consenting authorities in NZ

With more than 900 installations completed to date, we have the expertise to supply you with all the necessary documentation, to a standard accepted by all consenting authorities throughout NZ. Powerglide is able to provide comprehensive design support because the lift mechanism is our own proprietary design, and the entire process, through design, manufacture, and installation is managed locally, by our in-house team. This gives us a significant advantage when it comes to supporting the specification process.

  • We know the system intimately and have the flexibility to make changes at any stage

  • Our Design Support Programme automates many of the specification tasks - significantly reducing the turnaround time of all aspects of design, engineering, and compliance.

  • As an example, we can provide same-day turn-around for PS1 and associated documentation for building consent lodgement.

  • Documentation is clear and accurate, accepted by all consenting authorities throughout New Zealand.

comprehensive support at all stages

Stage 1: Early Design Stage

  • Powerglide provides simple and clear design guidelines to get to the preliminary design stage, enabling the designer to firm up sizes, layouts, etc.

  • Powerglide’s in-house drafter delivers accurate lift drawings for specifiers and builders in formats to suit ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Revit, and most other design platforms, as well as a printable PDF for sites.

  • Documentation is also provided for structural engineers, assisting with the lift shaft design.

  • As Powerglide Elevators are designed and manufactured in NZ, lifts can be customised for a project. This gives the designer complete flexibility as opposed to the typical one-size-fits-all situation.

  • The Powerglide Design Team is available with expert support and suggestions throughout.

Stage 2: Pre-Consent Design

  • Powerglide will assist with any ongoing changes to the design that may affect the lift shaft, helping the designer with even the smallest details.

  • Drawings are updated as required, supplying a full set of lift drawings for use by the designer in their own plans, and by the builder on site.

Stage 3: Consent Lodgement

  • Powerglide provides same-day service for PS1 and associated documentation for building consent lodgement.

  • The prior acceptance of Powerglide's system with all consent authorities means lift-related RFIs are significantly reduced, with none in most cases.

  • Powerglide's NZ-made system is specifically designed to meet the NZBC requirements and the system is a recommended solution of NZ's leading lift certification consultants.

Stage 4: Construction Stage

  • Powerglide's specification team will assist builders with advice and support during construction of the various elements of the lift shaft and lift plant room.

  • When the situation on site doesn't reflect the drawings or plans, Powerglide will help the designer and builder to make the necessary changes to accommodate the discrepancies. If necessary, the lift car design can be altered, even at a late stage.

Stage 5: Post Construction

  • Upon completion of the installation, Powerglide will quickly deliver the required post-installation compliance documentation.

  • This includes PS3 and PS4, guarantee documentation, service planning when required, as well as after-sales support.