=157. Hardware Schedules.=—The contractor for the hardware usually
takes off his own bill of material from the general drawings and the
specifications furnished by the architect. However, the architect will
sometimes supply the hardware schedule and obtain prices for the same
direct from the dealer, thus saving the owner the general contractor’s
profit and insuring bids based on material of uniform character and
quality. It is well, therefore, to give some thought to the preparation
of the schedule, so as to insure a good classification and to avoid
omissions.
In drafting a schedule of hardware required for a building, it must be
compiled from a copy of the hardware specifications and a list of all
openings, cabinets, etc. that has been taken from the drawings. The
schedule should be subdivided primarily into building sections, such as
_first floor_, _second floor_, etc. as headings. Under these headings,
each opening or group of openings in each room or division should be
listed. Under the name of each opening or series of openings should be
grouped all the hardware required, itemizing each and every article
necessary and stating the quantity, numbers, sizes, or dimensions,
design, and finish.
Schedules thus prepared are readily priced for estimating, and such
classification eliminates the possibilities of omissions. Besides, the
order can be executed by the manufacturer in exact conformity with
the instructions, the hardware for each opening can be combined in a
separate package, and each package clearly labeled to indicate its
contents and the room or opening to which it belongs. The following
shows a typical form of schedule: