‍Overview
Seabreeze Property Management, responsible for a mid-rise residential building in Naples, Florida, is known for balancing exceptional resident experiences with careful cost control. When presented with a major elevator work proposal from a long-standing service provider, the Seabreeze team sought additional clarity. Through Lift AI’s no-cost Spend Review service, they gained the insights needed to make a confident, well-informed decision that delivered meaningful savings.

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The Challenge
Seabreeze received a proposal recommending over $50,000 in urgent elevator work on a three-stop hydraulic system. While the service provider intended to support long-term reliability, several components in the proposal appeared unrelated to the elevator's design. With the building’s elevator already maintained under contract, Seabreeze requested an independent review before authorizing the expense.

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The Solution
Lift AI’s complimentary Spend Review connected Seabreeze with a certified vertical transportation consultant, who assessed:

• The proposal line-by-line
• The building's elevator maintenance history
• The current condition and operating profile of the equipment

Two core insights emerged:

1. Clarification of Scope Requirements
   Several proposed items were designed for traction elevators, not hydraulic systems — likely the result of a templated scope mismatch. These components, while well-intended, were not applicable to the Seabreeze system.
2. Lifecycle-Aligned Strategy
   Rather than proceeding with immediate upgrades, the consultant recommended targeted maintenance to safely extend the equipment’s service life by another 24 months. This timeline better positioned Seabreeze to pursue a coordinated modernization effort aligned with the building’s reserve planning.

The Results
Following Lift AI’s review, Seabreeze was able to:

• Avoid more than $20,000 in near-term expenditures by adjusting scope and deferring unnecessary items
• Extend the elevator’s lifecycle by 2+ years, ensuring safe and effective operation
• Improve capital planning by aligning modernization with long-range budgeting and reserve strategy

Client Feedback
"Lift AI’s review gave us exactly what we needed — clarity, confidence, and real savings. They caught mistakes we wouldn't have known to question and helped us take a more strategic, long-term approach to elevator planning." — Danielle Reyes, Senior Property Manager, Seabreeze Property Management

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