Door Industry Journal - Spring 2013

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 46 THE door industry journal spring 2013 doorsets RAPIDSPEC - “REVOLUTIONISING THE DOOR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY” RapidSpec is the first software of its kind ever produced for door manufacturers, specifiers and the building industry. The software has been developed by Database Design (UK) over 5 years aims to reduce the time it takes to produce door schedules and door set drawings needed for commercial buildings. Version 7.3 now automatically produces a cost and selling price for each individual door set, maintaining consistently accurate pricing. It has been warmly received by manufacturers, specifiers and architects alike who have said the whole process of door scheduling is faster easier and significantly less error prone when using this software. “We’ve used RapidSpec for 3 months and it’s a godsend. Two of us in the office recently quoted for a € 70,000 project in 1 and a half hours. This would normally have taken at least a day. We then just print a bill of materials in 3 minutes. Even project changes are no worry; we just make the changes, re-quote and re-print a new bill of materials immediately”. Eugene Cornally, Managing Director, Door Kits Ltd, Roscommon, Ireland Chris Chamberlain of Newbury Commercial Interiors says of the software: “RapidSpec is a remarkable software product. Its speed really comes to the fore when we have a high work load and short lead times. Under these conditions especially, we would not want to be faced with scheduling the old way.” There are two versions of the software available to download from their website www.rapidspec.co.uk RapidSpec Advanced Vs 3.2 and RapidSpec Manufacturing V7.3. Here are some of the main features of RapidSpec • Produces detailed, scaled and dimensioned drawings automatically. • The software is leased so there are no upfront costs and no long term contract. • Significantly reduces specifying errors. • Produces complete door schedule documents automatically. • Keeps a library of standard door sets to pull into your schedule and modify if necessary. • Produces Ironmongery schedule automatically. • Produces complete purchase summery for each ironmongery supplier automatically. • Calculates most dimensions automatically. • Make a complete copy of any door set with ironmongery and modify if needed instantly. Download a RapidSpec brochure at: www.dijonline.co.uk/downloads/doc1024.pdf For more information about RapidSpec visit http://www.rapidspec.co.uk/ For a demonstration of how Rapidspec works please go to http://youtu.be/v9eqR5jdeqw GRATE NEWS FOR INGERSOLL RAND Global supplier of secure door solutions, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, has won a prestigious contract to provide steel doorsets to London’s latest skyline addition, the Leadenhall Building. The 225 metre high skyscraper, also known as the ‘Cheesegrater’ thanks to its unique wedge profile, was deliberately designed to preserve the sight-line to neighbouring St Paul’s Cathedral and marks yet another in a long line of developments by British Land and Oxford Properties. Laing O’Rourke Construction commissioned Ingersoll Rand to supply more than 1,500 general, fire and acoustic steel doors from its high-quality Martin Roberts Contract Series, with the first batch appearing on site in late 2012 and the balance through 2013. Ingersoll Rand secured the contact by offering effective solutions in response to identified problems over the 14 month negotiation period, as well having a proven track record of supplying steel doors to other iconic London buildings such as One Hyde Park and The Gherkin. The Door Solutions team has also advised on a series of alternative solutions, resulting in a cost reducing yet still hi-spec access hatch product throughout the building. Colin Campbell, Door Solutions Leader at Ingersoll Rand, commented: “This project win marks another in a long line of London success stories for Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies. Having worked closely with the lead construction company over the past 14 months, we believe the trust and rapport between our two companies played an important part in finalising the contract. At Ingersoll Rand we pride ourselves on going the extra mile and distinguishing ourselves from competitors by offering clients a wealth of industry knowledge and a tailored solution for all their safety doorset needs.” Ingersoll Rand is also supplying doors and ironmongery for the so-called ‘Walkie-Talkie’ skyscraper on Fenchurch Street, London, which is due to be completed in 2014. For more information on Ingersoll Rand please visit www.ingersollrand.co.uk . Image by Duncan Harris used under Creative Commons licence