Specifying door hardware is far more complex than selecting hinges and locks. In this episode, Dave Stutzman, Steve Gantner, and Elias Saltz unpack the coordination, technical decisions, and collaboration required to design building openings that are secure, code-compliant, functional, and maintainable. From lock types and closers to electronic access control and owner standards, they explain why door hardware touches nearly every discipline on a project. The conversation also highlights why successful hardware specifications begin with early planning, clear operational intent, and close coordination between architects, security consultants, owners, manufacturers, and hardware specialists.
