6 Benefits of Sourcing Doors & Hardware from an Enterprise Account Specialist

Amidst the hustle and bustle of multiple construction projects, it's easy to overlook the significance of doors, frames, and door hardware. However, the value that comes from purchasing from an Enterprise Account Specialist is truly remarkable. Here are 6 key benefits you might be missing:

1. Standardization of Material
   

   Extensive effort has been dedicated to ensuring that the door materials align with your security, functionality, aesthetic, quality, and code requirements. However, when sourcing materials from a local door distributor for individual projects, these essential standards are often overlooked. This is especially evident in retail construction projects with tight timelines, where traditional factory ordering may not be feasible. As a result, you may end up with whatever is readily available on the distributor's shelves, which may not meet the specified standards.

   Value:  Collaborating on a stocking agreement with a door distributor specializing in Enterprise Accounts ensures that the materials supplied for every project adhere to the established benchmarks for security, functionality, appearance, quality, and compliance with building codes.

2. Reduced Project Costs
   By consolidating all construction projects, we have the leverage to negotiate with our door, door frame, and hardware manufacturers for bulk quantities, allowing us to offer substantial savings to our customers. This approach contrasts significantly with the traditional method of purchasing each project separately.
   
   Value:  An Enterprise Account Specialist in door distribution has the ability to leverage negotiation based on a prototypical project build schedule, ultimately resulting in cost savings per project.
3. Minimized Construction Delays
   How great would it be to know that all the door materials are sitting in a warehouse waiting for you to need them?  That is exactly how an Enterprise Account Stocking Agreement works.  Your prototypical materials will be stocked instead of factory ordered.  Project materials or change orders will ship from inventory instead of being subject to extended factory lead-times.  Your door materials will ship in days, not weeks.
   
   Value:  You will not have to worry about delays, security issues, or the doors holding up the other trades.  Your doors, frames, and door hardware will be on site when they are needed.
4. Industry and Project Expertise
   

   A specialized Enterprise Account Specialist in door distribution has the expertise to tailor your standard materials to perfectly align with your specific requirements and objectives. This includes offering recommendations on materials that best suit your needs in terms of functionality, cost-effectiveness, aesthetics, security, and compliance with building codes. Collaborating closely with the Architect, they can assist in drafting specifications and hardware schedules.

   Dedicated Account Teams are assigned to individual projects, ensuring a deep understanding of your account's unique needs and materials. This team is committed to upholding the established product standards and specifications as set by the Architect and your corporate construction team. The expertise of the door industry is seamlessly integrated into the planning and execution of each project, guaranteeing a tailored approach that meets your project's demands.

   Value:  After the standard materials have been established, a dedicated accounts team will ensure that the standards are followed and modified as required to meet your needs.
5. Warranty Management
   Warranties can be a complex process without an Enterprise Account Vendor.  If a piece of hardware fails, you must contact the General Contractor, who must contact the local distributor who supplied the product, who then contacts the factory, who then sends out a replacement part.  An Enterprise Account Agreement simplifies the process and minimizes downtime.
   
   Value:  One touch warranty management on materials with an Enterprise Account Agreement.
6. Custom Materials
   Your doors do not have to be boring. They can be a part of your brand.  Imagine a custom color, door design, hardware that incorporates a logo, or overall design that fits the design aesthetic.  It is all available, but long lead-time items.  Purchasing from a local distributor would create problems, but with an Enterprise Account Stocking Agreement, the factory lead-time does not matter as it will become stock material.  This represents a terrific opportunity to have your doors support your brand message.
   
   Value:  Custom designed materials specific for your projects that can ship in days not months.

Allow our Enterprise Account team to assist in cutting costs and mitigating construction delays. With our industry knowledge, dedicated teams, and efficient warranty management, we guarantee a seamless project execution.