Out of Frame

Doors are sometimes the most overlooked items in a building, yet when they do not do their job well, it is very obvious. From an architectural perspective, doors and openings play a critical role in access, safety and compliance. They can be incredibly complex in design, with special hardware and differing requirements for each door across a large facility. Poor installation, and any consequential rework, can significantly delay project completion and lead to budget overruns. Not only that, but doors must also meet a range of technical specifications, performance requirements and Australian standards to be considered compliant by law.

Inadequate consideration of door and opening requirements are common in the design and construction industry throughout various stages – from design, tender and value management (including fit for purpose assessment) through to the installation phases of a project. Door hardware errors can make up approximately 18-20% of total defects onsite across a project and are often caused by poor documentation or not following industry standards in terms of compliance.