Benefits of a Certified Architectural Ironmonger
What are the benefits of partnering with a certified Commercial Architectural Ironmonger?
Commercial buildings in the UK are held to very high safety and security standards.
In addition to this, commercial environments are also required to adhere to strict site-specific architectural design guidelines. This is especially so for blue chip and heritage / listed environments.
At POYNTELL we aren’t just ‘knowledgeable’ when it comes to Architectural Ironmongery, we are certified by the GAI to specify various hardware associated with pedestrian door hardware.
6 benefits of employing certified Architectural Ironmongers
1. Certification / Compliance
Our Architectural Ironmongery department ensures that all the products, from top to bottom, comply with the latest standards and are suitable for the task at hand.
2. Goods in / Goods out
Our certified Architectural Ironmongers, not only specify the correct hardware, but they also manage the goods in and goods out process. This ensures only the correct parts end up on site.
3. Documentation
The paper trail of compliance related hardware (such as Fire Doors) heavily relies on accurate documentation. This forms the backbone of the The Golden Thread.
Simply put, without this information a freshly installed Fire Door can’t be signed off under 3rd party certified bodies, such as Q-Mark.
When it comes to the surveying and maintenance of Fire Doors, if there is insufficient documentation provided, the door’s status will be significantly diminished.
It is therefore extremely important for Architectural Ironmongers to specify, and store information accordingly.
4. Efficiency
Specialising in commercial properties only, we have created workflows to maximise efficiencies whilst also ensuring the highest quality of service. These efficiencies result in cost savings, which we pass on to our clients. Examples of this include:
- Specialised commercially focused service desk.
- Dedicated certified Architectural Ironmongery department.
- Quality checks for goods in and out.
- Bespoke software to monitor every stage of the job, including before and after photos.
- Extensive training programs relating to compliance and operations.
In addition to this, we also hold various passes to some of the highest security sites in the UK, and are adept with working with site specific requirements, such as high security / sensitive / advanced engineering environments.
5. Tried and tested product selection
Whilst we recognise there are many products on the market that are manufactured to pass standards, we also recognise that some brands of hardware simply doesn’t last.
Some companies may not have the experience with a broad range of hardware, thus resulting in hardware that fails soon after installation. This results in maintenance calls outs and further costs down the line.
With 1000s of doors being installed and maintained every year, we have a very clear idea regarding the landscape of products on offer in the UK.ity / sensitive / advanced engineering environments.
6. Service
Whilst some maintenance companies will have many tiers to their service support, at POYNTELL we always ensure our service desks picks up the phone in a timely manner.
Wherever possible, we will quickly direct any technical calls directly to our Architectural Ironmongery department, or whoever is relevant for the task at hand.
Training at POYNTELL is of a very high priority. We recognise the importance of compliance within a commercial environment and we wish to instil confidence with every touchpoint.