I'll admit in regards to the ambitious part, I didn't think it through too much and just went "F--k it, let's do it".
As for the elevator, you need to press E with the cursor on the control panel (with the wee lil yellow bit). This was suppose to be highlighted but time constraints mean't it didn't happen. For the uniforms i'll do more signposting. As for the controls, streamlining is in the process.
Nonetheless, glad you liked it!