SpecCentre® Services writing specifications to secure your building.

SpecCentre® Services is an independent organization developed specifically to support Architects, Owners, and Engineers with preparation of construction documents for both new construction and retrofit projects. Our staff of Architectural Hardware Consultants (AHC), Application Engineers and security experts specialize in preparing construction documents for mechanical access systems, automatic entrances, and security systems. Services include specification writing, section coordination, shop drawing and submittal review, and continuing education (AIA/CES).

From design through construction administration we’re equipped to provide the support to accurately and effectively assist you with the management of your hardware, automatic entrance and security projects.

Specifications		Continuing Education		Links
Sections Covered   • 08 42 29 Automatic Entrances • 08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances • 08 42 36 Balanced Door Entrances • 08 42 43 ICU/CCU Entrances • 08 71 00 Door Hardware • 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators • 08 74 00 Access Control Hardware • 27 52 13 Patient Monitoring and Telemetry Systems • 27 52 23 Nurse Call / Code Blue Systems • 28 13 00 Access Control • 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection • 28 23 00 Video Surveillance • 28 46 00 Electronic Detention Monitoring and Control Systems		AIA Programs   • Door Hardware Applications: Fire & Life Safety   • Update on Fire Doors & Security   • Automatic Entrance Systems Overview   • Access Control Coordination for Architects   • Access Control Systems   • Electro-Mechanical Hardware Overview   • Basic Builder’s Hardware		Helpful Links   • The American Institute of Architects • Construction Specifications Institute • Homeland Security Standards Database • SCIP - Specification Consultants in Independent Practice • U.S. General Services Administration • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • International Code Council (ICC) • Americans With Disabilities Act • American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) • Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) • US Green Building Council (USGBC) • Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) • Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. • Intertek (Warnock Hersey) • ASTM International • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)