Vote Now: Lerch Bates Nominated for 2026 Ellies Best Consultant Award

Lerch Bates has been nominated for the 2026 Ellies Award for Best Consultant, one of the elevator industry’s most respected honors. The Ellies Awards, presented annually by Elevator World, recognize companies that go above and beyond for their customers, employees, communities, and the industry as a whole. The Best Consultancy category highlights firms that exemplify technical excellence, trusted client partnerships, and lasting industry impact. 

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This nomination reflects the expertise, dedication and ownership mindset of Lerch Bates employee-owners across the globe. Founded in 1947 as the nation’s first independent elevator consulting firm, Lerch Bates has grown into a multidisciplinary technical consultancy serving clients throughout the entire building lifecycle. Today, our teams combine Vertical Transportation, Building Science, Building Flow™, façade access, structures, logistics, and forensic expertise to help buildings perform as intended long after construction is complete. Our commitment to technical excellence and long-term client success remains the foundation of everything we do.

Lerch Bates previously earned multiple Ellies honors in the Best Consultancy category, reflecting the trust our clients, partners, and peers place in our people and our work. The 2026 nomination continues that tradition and underscores the value of independent expertise in an increasingly complex built environment.

As Lerch Bates approaches its 80th anniversary in 2027, this nomination serves as another reminder of the relationships, projects, and employee-owners that have defined our success for generations. Most importantly, we thank our clients, partners, and employee-owners for their trust and collaboration. Together, we continue to advance our mission of delivering Total Building Performance™ and ensuring buildings work better for the people who rely on them every day.