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We are delighted to welcome Krzysztof Mielnik to the Rolton team as senior consultant for vertical transportation (VT).

Krzysztof’s appointment marks the next step in the rapid growth of our recently launched independent Vertical Transportation consultancy. Led by industry expert Tim Piggott, our dedicated VT team provides comprehensive expertise across the entire lifecycle of advanced lift technology from design and construction to commissioning, handover, and ongoing operational support.

Technical Expertise

Krzysztof joins us as Senior Consultant, acting as a trusted adviser to clients, architects, and developers. Operating independently of manufacturers, he will optimise building portfolios, ensure regulatory compliance, and solve intricate engineering challenges.

Areas of Expertise

🔹 Engineering Audits & Assessments
🔹 Technical Performance Specifications
🔹 Contractor & Tender Analysis
🔹 Project Delivery & Quality Assurance
🔹 Multi-Disciplinary Stakeholder Coordination

A Modern, Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Based out of our London office, our VT division is uniquely positioned as an independent consultancy to address the complex logistical and architectural demands of modern urban environments.

Our VT team collaborates with colleagues in mechanical, electrical and structural engineering with a multi-disciplinary approach to give clients a complete end-to-end service as trusted advisors.

Tim Piggott, Head of Vertical Transportation, commented:

“Rolton understands the vital role lift technology plays in today’s-built environment, particularly in the construction, extension, or refurbishment of large commercial spaces in major centres. It’s about providing innovative, reliable, efficient, compliant, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are delighted to welcome Krzysztof to the team to help us deliver on this vision for our clients.”

We provide independent expert advice and foster a collaborative, problem solving approach, working closely with clients and stakeholders to identify their specific requirements which enables us to provide innovative, reliable, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective solutions to their vertical transportation needs.

Please contact Tim Piggott directly to discuss your requirements and discover how our independent consultancy can help you.

 

Photography: Recent lift consultancy at the Open University, and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

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We are delighted to welcome Krzysztof Mielnik to the Rolton team as senior consultant for vertical transportation (VT).

Krzysztof’s appointment marks the next step in the rapid growth of our recently launched independent Vertical Transportation consultancy. Led by industry expert Tim Piggott, our dedicated VT team provides comprehensive expertise across the entire lifecycle of advanced lift technology from design and construction to commissioning, handover, and ongoing operational support.

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