The Threshold of Specification: Door Hardware, Product Consultation and Spec Writing

About the Sponsor

The Specifiers & Product Consultants Alliance (SPC Alliance) was founded with a vision to revolutionize the architectural specification process. It aims to create a network of manufacturers, representatives, product consultants, and specification writers dedicated to crafting and advocating for a new standard of specification. This innovative specification process is designed to be accessible to all architectural firms, owners, and developers through the SPC Alliance network. SPC's mission is to foster cost savings for architects' clients and building owners by introducing a more competitive specification framework. Committed to strengthening the bonds of trust between architects, owners, developers, and its network members, the SPC Alliance is creating a new solution for customized approaches to door opening and hardware specification in project design. A key goal is to elevate the quality of door hardware products within the architectural sphere through continuing education, building industry relationships and tailored support that address the industry's evolving needs. SPC stands as a beacon of progress, collaboration, and educational excellence in the architectural community.

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Monday, April 22, 2024 • Season 1, Episode 1

The SPC Alliance Podcast Series

Join us for this one-hour Spec Shaman CE Podcast Course conversation on door hardware, product consultation and architectural specification. In this podcast, listeners will explore the groundbreaking work of Specifiers & Product Consultants Alliance (SPC) with founding members Peter Sedgwick and Michael O'Connor. Throughout this conversation, we will expound on central topics of specification writing for door hardware, the challenges faced by architectural firms and the innovative solutions provided by highly specialized product consultants and specification writers of door hardware. Kicking off the launch of this educational podcast series, this inaugural episode offers valuable insights into industry trends, best practices and the nuanced minutia that inform integrating door hardware into project design. Future episodes in this series will feature industry experts that create a range of door hardware, highlighting site-specific case studies integral commentaries for design professionals and the building construction industry. By the end of the podcast course, listeners will garner a profound understanding in ADA compliance, aesthetic appeal and safety mechanisms related to door hardware, product consultation and specification writing.

Learning Objectives:

Examine origins of organizations that integrate meticulous knowledge on door hardware to consult and specify the appropriate building materials for project design centered on safety, aesthetics and ADA compliance.
Explore the challenges inherent in writing specifications for door openings and hardware and learn how to address universal design and security challenges.
Garner insights into the importance of material and component quality in specification writing and its impact on architectural projects for end user wellness and inclusive design.
Reflect on the role security and durability play in product selection and the consequences of incorrect specifications on occupant safety.

Professions:

Architecture

Design Category:

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Podcast Host:

Laura Elliott

As Podcast Host and Editorial Director at Ron Blank and Associates, Inc., Laura Elliott curates and oversees the creative direction of written content, ensuring a harmonious blend of style and substance. A champion of the industries at the heart of built environment, she enjoys crafting compelling narratives that move those industries forward. Her commitment to spearheading precision, integrity and authenticity fuels an integral collection of memorable content that fosters the connection between ideas and action.

Podcast Guest(s):

Michael W. O’Connor

Managing Member, Michael has been in the industry since 1982, his experience started after college in the construction industry, Direct Sales Representative for a hardware manufacturer, Contracts Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, President and Executive Vice President & CEO in manufacturing. Owner of a Manufacturer’s Sales Agency and Owner of Consultant Group.

Peter M. Sedgwick

Managing Member, Peter has been the industry since 1981, his experience has been in contract distribution, owner of a wholesale distributor, National Sales Manager in manufacturing. Manufacturer’s agent, Owner of a Manufacturers’ Sales Agency and Owner of Consultant Group.

Applicable Credits

AAA

Structured Learning Hour