In the early stages of a project, the focus is often on big-picture design, form, function, layout, aesthetics. But as any experienced architect or design professional will tell you, project success lives and dies in the details. Among those details, few elements are more complex and yet more critical than door solution scheduling and access control specification.
Doors might seem mundane at first glance, but they are fundamental to how a building operates. They are touchpoints for every occupant, intersections of security, accessibility, fire safety and people flow. Critically, they are complex systems that must be planned with accuracy and foresight.
The growing importance of accurate scheduling
Whether you’re delivering a commercial tower, a public facility or a secure data centre, the scheduling and specification of access points can become a major source of risk, or a smooth, integrated process that supports broader project outcomes. Misaligned specifications, missing compliance requirements, or the use of incompatible hardware can create cascading issues across installation and building operations.
What’s more, the increasing integration of digital access systems, electrified hardware and software based access credentials means scheduling is no longer just a matter of choosing doors and frames. Today’s door and access schedules must integrate mechanical, electrical and digital requirements into a single, coherent design.
Questions every architect and BIM professional should ask
When it comes to selecting a partner or solution for door scheduling and access specification, here are a few critical questions to consider:
Can I integrate door schedules directly within my preferred BIM platform, without duplicating work?
Does the specification process align with compliance and security standards relevant to my region or project type?
Will I receive a comprehensive door hardware schedule, tailored to my floorplan and project requirements?
Is support available to help me navigate product options, security layers and access control planning?
Is the process lightweight, intuitive and compatible, or will it require time consuming setup and server dependencies?
These are not theoretical concerns. They directly affect your ability to deliver high quality documentation, avoid downstream rework and reduce coordination clashes on-site.
The right partner can make all the difference
At dormakaba, we’ve spent decades working with architects, consultants and multidisciplinary design firms across Australia and New Zealand. We understand that your time is valuable, and that smart planning tools, responsive support and deep product knowledge are critical to project success.
That’s why we developed the EntriWorX EcoSystem.
Introducing the EntriWorX EcoSystem
The EntriWorX EcoSystem is a powerful solution that connects three key phases of a building’s lifecycle:Planning, Installation and Operation. At the heart of this suite isEntriWorX Planning, designed to make access specification easier, faster and more precise.
For Revit users, ourfree EntriWorX BIM Plugindelivers exactly that. With just a few clicks, you can:
Export your door schedule directly from Revit
Receive a fully tailored dormakaba specification
Eliminate the need for server setup or complex integrations
Work with confidence knowing your spec is accurate and code-compliant
And if you’re not using Revit? No problem. We’re still here to support your specification process, regardless of platform.
We’re here to support you
Whether you’re specifying for a complex security project, designing a healthcare facility, or drafting a university campus masterplan, door solution scheduling doesn’t need to be a pain point.
With dormakaba and EntriWorX, you get more than just a product, you gain a committed partner with the tools and insights to help you deliver.