Jardine Schindler to Modernize 51 Elevators and 6 Escalators at Rcbc Plaza

The Makati project includes Schindler PORT destination control, elevator maintenance, and an escalator installation solution designed for occupied buildings.

Jardine Schindler Philippines has secured a modernization project covering 51 elevators and six escalators at RCBC Plaza in Makati City, with work having begun in March 2026.

The company describes the undertaking as one of its most significant modernization projects in the Philippines. The scope includes upgrading the complex’s vertical transportation system, taking over elevator maintenance, and installing Schindler PORT destination control technology.

For people working in and visiting RCBC Plaza, the project focuses on an everyday part of the building experience: moving between floors while the complex continues operating.

Bringing destination control to RCBC Plaza

A central component of the modernization is Schindler PORT, which connects elevator traffic management with building access.

Schindler’s official product information explains that the system can assign users an elevator and destination floor based on their access rights, using access cards or its smartphone application. The technology is designed to improve passenger flow and reduce waiting times.

For RCBC Plaza, Jardine Schindler says the installation aims to improve movement throughout the complex while supporting energy efficiency through intelligent traffic management. The company also identifies performance tracking and adaptive maintenance as intended benefits.

“We’re proud to be partnering with RCBC Plaza to help modernize its complex, which plays a unique role as a cultural hub within the Makati CBD,” said Rachel Thu, Managing Director of Jardine Schindler Philippines.

Upgrading an occupied office complex

Carrying out the work while RCBC Plaza remains operational is a key consideration.

According to the company, the Grade A, high-occupancy corporate complex requires an approach that limits disruption to tenants and daily building activities.

For the escalators, Jardine Schindler is introducing what it calls a small split solution, designed for existing buildings that remain in use. The company says this approach addresses site constraints and installation logistics while helping minimize operational disruption.

The project therefore combines equipment modernization with the practical demands of working within an active office environment.

Supporting long-term building operations

Yeow Seng Teo, Group Modernization Sales Director of Jardine Schindler Group, said the project reflects the company’s experience in delivering large-scale upgrades in complex, high-occupancy settings.

He added that combining Schindler PORT with modernization and maintenance expertise is intended to support RCBC Plaza’s building performance, user experience, and long-term operational efficiency.

The announcement did not provide a completion date or a detailed schedule for individual elevator and escalator works.

As modernization proceeds, the project’s central task is to upgrade how people move through RCBC Plaza while keeping disruption to the working complex to a minimum.

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