Project story
Thurston’s Building Systems have a high standing within the healthcare construction market for the quality of their build. Thurston’s wanted a supplier capable of delivering to their brief so that the site could simply install a pre-finished door set, with no complex joinery skills or time consuming processes required. They wanted one supplier that could offer a one-stop-shop solution for the internal timber performance door-set package, with the aim to reduce time spent on design and supply and to reduce waste and impact on site.
Initially they wanted a supplier to take on scheduling of:
- Door linings widths and door-set handings
- Architectural Ironmongery
- Door edge and leaf protection
- Supply of:
With the end goal being supply of fully-finished performance door-sets with all the associated edge protection and ironmongery included
Morland were able to work with Thurston’s to produce and deliver to site, factory controlled and produced, fully finished doorsets. Working closely with the materials and purchasing teams Morland were able to take ownership of the drawings and bill of materials to produce fully finished doorsets that met the initial scope. Then working closely with site teams on build schedules, Morland were able to deliver to site on schedules, reducing the need for labour and storage on site, reducing costs and still meeting site deadlines.
Elizabeth Addy, Materials and Purchasing Manager said “Morland’s attention to detail is first class. From challenging an inconsistency on some drawing information through to the finish and tolerances on the manufactured joinery, they demonstrate quality control. Yet they are flexible in adjusting schedules and specifications to accommodate commercial requirements”.