Openings - 08 00 00
An architectural opening is an open space in a building that can provide ingress and egress, allow for light transmission or facilitate air flow. Examples of fabricated openings include entrance doors, glazed storefronts, operable and non-operable windows, skylights, louvers and vents.
Doors, windows, glass, and glazing can represent a considerable portion of a total construction contract. The more "upscale" a building or project, the more emphasis will be placed on the visible effects of the building, including doors, windows, and glass...
- 08 01 00 - Operation and Maintenance of Openings

- 08 05 00 - Common Work Results for Openings
- 08 06 00 - Schedules for Openings

- 08 08 00 - Commissioning of Openings
- 08 10 00 - Doors and Frames

- 08 30 00 - Specialty Doors and Frames

- 08 40 00 - Entrances Storefronts and Curtain Walls

- 08 50 00 - Windows

- 08 60 00 - Roof Windows and Skylights

- 08 70 00 - Hardware

- 08 80 00 - Glazing

- 08 90 00 - Louvers and Vents

Featured Manufacturers of Openings:
Openings Industry Associations:
- American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers
- American Hardware Manufacturers Association
- Door & Hardware Institute
- Stained Glass Association of America
- Window & Door Manufacturers Association
Latest Articles, White Papers & Case Studies about Openings:
Tips on Estimating Opening Costs from RSMeans
If the drawings do not include a door schedule, it may be worth the estimator’s time to develop one, especially if the project is large or complicated. The schedule should indicate the opening number, door type, size material, glass or louver requirements, and remarks. |
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