NEXT—STEP recognizes you want to be confident about the choices you make in the selection and application of the doors and hardware in your commercial building designs. We are professionals who understand the application, design and maintenance requirements that fire and safety openings require.

When we first meet with you to discuss your project, the level of product detail included and the information about the elements surrounding the product, its environment, users, and other such aspects that you provide to us will be directly proportional to the success of the project and its functionality.

NEXT—STEP will identify whether a product has been correctly specified for the stated application. We have a keen interest in pointing out when a product has been under-specified because the success of the project depends on that product's ability to perform to its specified level. It is also important to alert you when a product has been over-specified by pointing out cost savings that will bring you closer to staying on budget while maintaining safety and functionality.

To meet your expectations, we have industry registered Architectural Hardware Consultants on staff ready to help you streamline and improve the quality of your construction projects. This ensures that your Division 8 Hardware Specifications are in compliance with fire, life safety, accessibility and building code requirements and that they function properly for the lifetime of the building.