Have you ever sat down and looked at your door hardware specification? Fascinating stuff, isn’t it? (Can you sense my sarcasm?) But, if you grabbed a pot of coffee and poured over your specs, my guess is you would notice a few things that needed improvement. We find multiple issues on every review we perform. […]
Read moreHardware specification is something into which many organizations put a lot of time and thought (also known as money). One of the main issues potential customers bring to us is they do not get the products laid out in their hardware specification. They often ask, “Why am I not getting the products listed in my […]
Read moreA lot of people look at specification reviews and think they’re the easy part. Truthfully, it should be easy. Unfortunately that’s not always the case. A lot of time and energy goes into developing specifications for your buildings, and so often we hear about the customer not getting what they specified. If that isn’t frustrating, […]
Read moreDo you ever see funny notes in completed construction drawings? I’ve seen notes on CDs out to bid that said things like “Match Lakeview storefront” (when Lakeview must have been an old project), and “Complete sill detail” (pointing to an incomplete sill detail). These notes simply make no sense to the people using the drawings […]
Read moreWhen you think of your brand’s image, what do you think of? Your company’s marketing efforts, of course. Customer sentiment. The colors you use, your brand’s logo design, even the design elements of your facilities. Today, I want to hone in on one specific aspect of your facilities, one that you might be surprised even […]
Read moreHow much time and money could you save by getting it right the first time? Your door schedule is the foundation of your facilities’ physical security – failure to get it right has a host of negative impacts – your bottom line, your schedule, and perhaps the most valuable, your time. From national chains employing […]
Read moreWhat are you risking by not verifying the integrity of your openings? In a recent article I discussed the complications that arise when architectural plans contain an incomplete door and hardware schedule, but what happens when the specification is completed incorrectly? Although not as easily recognizable, an incorrect hardware schedule can have ramifications just as damaging as […]
Read moreHow much time and money could you save by getting it right the first time? Your door schedule is the foundation of your facilities’ physical security – failure to get it right has a negative impact on your bottom line, schedule, and time. From national chains that employ a construction department of 50 people, to […]
Read moreHardware specification is often left to the architects of new store construction. While there are some who take the time to research and learn about the complexities of our industry, there are many more that don’t. Often times, specification is viewed as a ‘one size fits all’ application and the intricacies of your facility and […]
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