Public & Civic Buildings

Resilient, inclusive architectural ironmongery and doorset packages engineered to meet the demanding footfall and accessibility requirements of major public infrastructure.

Upgrading public sector facilities? Our GAI-qualified team specifies hardware that strictly adheres to the Equality Act and BS 8300 guidelines for inclusive environments.

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Civic Hardware Solutions

BS 8300 Accessible Hardware

Accessible Hardware

Tactile signage, visual contrast ironmongery, and easy-grip levers meticulously specified to ensure equality of access for all members of the public.

High-Traffic Door Automation

High-Traffic Automation

Heavy-duty automated sliding and swing door operators designed to manage continuous, high-volume pedestrian flow at main civic entrances and transport hubs.

Life-Safety and Evacuation

Life-Safety & Evacuation

Fully certified EN 1125 panic bars and emergency exit hardware meticulously coordinated to ensure safe, rapid egress during mass public evacuations.

Vandal-Resistant Fittings

Vandal-Resistant Fittings

Ultra-durable, severe-duty hardware and grade 316 stainless steel components engineered to withstand abuse and minimise maintenance in public washrooms.

Severe-Duty Doorsets

Severe-Duty Doorsets

Factory-finished timber and steel doorsets featuring robust edge protection and kick plates to endure constant impact in bustling community centres and libraries.

Secure Access Control

Secure Access Control

Harmonised electronic locking and master key systems that safely manage open public zones while effectively securing restricted staff and government areas.

Public Sector Standards & Compliance

  • Equality Act Compliant: Hardware systematically chosen to achieve the correct Light Reflectance Values (LRV) and opening forces mandated by BS 8300.
  • Uncompromising Durability: All components are BS EN 1906 Grade 4 rated, ensuring they can withstand the extreme demands of continuous public usage.
  • Sustainable Sourcing: Factory-prepared doorsets manufactured from fully traceable, FSC® certified timber to support your public sector sustainability targets.
  • Life-Safety Assured: CE and UKCA marked fire control hardware that strictly maintains compartmentation across sprawling civic buildings.

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Education Sector

Doorways delivers complete door and hardware solutions for schools, colleges, and universities, including architectural ironmongery, access control, fire-rated and acoustic doors, and automated entry systems. Our Access to Education service offers full design, scheduling, and project management, ensuring every project meets UK and Ireland education building regulations.

Products in this range are chosen for durability, high performance, and resistance to heavy use, making them ideal for classrooms, lecture halls, and communal areas. With detailed ironmongery schedules and coordinated packages, we provide a reliable, cost-effective solution for safe, accessible, and long-lasting educational environments.

Education door packages for schools and universitiesEducation door packages for schools and universities

Education Benefits

Classrooms

Classrooms

Fire Safety

Fire Safety

High-Traffic Ready

High-Traffic Ready

Accessible

Accessible

Cost-Effective

Cost-Effective

Projects In This Sector

Muire Na nGael School

Orangefield Primary

Queen’s University

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Abbey Grammar School

Belfast Met

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Grosvenor Grammar School

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