Specifications built around safety, function and performance.
Allmar works with architects, designers, building owners and project stakeholders to develop architectural hardware specifications based on how a building needs to operate — from life safety and accessibility to security, durability and long-term performance.
Start with how the building needs to work.
A successful architectural hardware specification begins with understanding the facility, its users and the performance expected from every opening.
Allmar's Specification Writing professionals work with architects, designers and building owners to evaluate project requirements and select products appropriate to each application.
Our teams bring extensive knowledge of architectural openings, building requirements, fire-rated conditions, barrier-free requirements and hardware applications to help establish a strong foundation for the project.
Every opening has a job to do.
Door hardware affects far more than how a door opens and closes. Specifications must balance the intended use of the building with safety, accessibility, security, code requirements and ongoing facility needs.
Life Safety
Consideration for fire-rated openings, egress and the safe movement of building occupants.
Accessibility
Hardware and opening requirements coordinated with barrier-free building needs.
Security
Products and functions selected around the way access must be controlled throughout the facility.
Performance
Hardware appropriate for usage, durability expectations and demanding commercial environments.
Project Intent
Coordinating products and opening requirements with the architectural vision, application and operational needs of the finished building.
Clearer specifications. Better project coordination.
Experienced specification support helps project teams establish appropriate hardware requirements earlier, reduce ambiguity and create stronger documentation for complex architectural openings.
Construction Specifications
Knowledge of specification requirements and documentation practices for architectural door and hardware packages.
Code & Life-Safety Awareness
Consideration for applicable building requirements, fire-rated openings and safe building operation.
Opening Coordination
Connecting door, frame, hardware and operational requirements across individual openings and the broader facility.
Product Selection
Product recommendations informed by application, functionality, compatibility and expected building performance.
Documentation Quality
Clearer, more consistent project documentation designed to improve proficiency and efficiency throughout the specification process.
Long-Term Performance
Specifications developed with the ongoing safety, security, durability and operational needs of the building in mind.
Expertise backed by industry standards.
Allmar Inc. is affiliated with Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), supporting a professional approach to specification development and quality construction documentation.
From building requirements to clear specifications.
Understand the facility
Review the building type, users, operational goals and project requirements.
Review opening requirements
Consider functionality, accessibility, life safety, security and the intended use of each opening.
Specify appropriate products
Match hardware functions and products to the application, environment and expected performance.
Build a clearer specification
Organize requirements into professional project documentation that supports the broader construction team.
Bring Allmar into the conversation early.
Connect with our team to discuss architectural hardware specifications, product requirements and opening solutions for your next project.