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Architectural Specification Writing Services

Builders’ Hardware and Specialty Company recognizes you want to be confident about the choices you make in the selection and application of the doors and hardware in your commercial building designs. To meet your expectations, Builders’ Hardware and Specialty Company has ten (10) full-time industry registered Architectural Hardware Consultants (AHC) on staff ready to help you streamline and improve the quality of your construction projects. Let the qualified Architectural Hardware Consultants of Builders’ Hardware and Specialty Company properly prepare your Division 8 Hardware Specification. It is all about getting the job done right the first time!

Specification Section Support:
08 71 00 (08710) – Door Hardware
28 13 00 (13750) – Access Control

What makes our specification services unique?

  • Specifications will be designed to the owner’s requirements.
  • Specifications will not be influenced by manufacturers.
  • Will provide multiple equals and no product substitutes as directed.
  • A fair and balanced specification.

Keeping Specifications Current

  • NFPA 101: Life Safety Code®
  • NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
  • Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Green Building Rating System™ / LEED
  • Positive Pressure Doors (UBC 7-2, IBC 2000, UL 10 C)

At Builders’ Hardware and Specialty Company we have only one goal, “Your Unique Needs, and Our Commitment”. Team Builders’ is able to deliver on that goal, because we have invested in ten (10) full-time registered Architectural Door and Hardware Consultants (AHC), who are trained to listen and respond with the appropriate questions and actions.  If you have not had the opportunity to work closely with us on your previous construction projects, we invite you to do so on your next project.

Architectural Hardware Specification Writing Service

As an architect, you demand the highest quality. That is why Builders' Hardware and Specialty Company's specification writing service is for you. Our staff consists of eleven Architectural Hardware Consultants (AHC) who have worked with architects and general contractors on a wide range of types of projects including high-rise office buildings, schools, hotels, hospitals, and detention facilities.

Our specification writers are specialists in the field. With our experience, we can design a hardware specification based on your requirements and ensure they meet all building, fire, ADA and life-safety codes.

Dealing with our spec writers is easier than ever today. Working online with e-mail eliminates any lag in waiting for your important documents. You can e-mail your drawings to us and we will handle printing them on site ourselves! We then can send your specification via e-mail and you will have it in your hands in a matter of minutes!

If you have any questions about our specification writing service, please contact one of our service centers today.