A go-to-guide to pick the right Tactiles & Stair Nosing Contractor for your construction projects!

Authored by: Luke Way

Finding the ideal partner to work with as a contractor to complete the project in a smooth and timely manner is crucial. Having worked on hundreds of projects throughout the last couple of years as a contractor for building safety products, we understand the criteria that are important for any project manager to finalize a contractor for tactile indicators and stair nosing keeping public safety in mind.

We’ve therefore put together a checklist that every project manager can follow to evaluate if they are shortlisting the right contractor for a job.

• What is the Lead Time offered? 

Product lead times play a very important role in the timely completion of any project. Contractors who import their products generally have higher lead times. It is therefore best to choose a contractor that manufactures their tactiles and stair nosing locally so that lead times are efficient & product quality is maintained.

• Do they offer on-site Luminance Testing? 

When installing tactile indications and stair nosing, it is essential to preserve luminance contrasts for each product. In order to maintain proper luminance contrast, a contractor should examine specified items against specific substrates during the tendering process. They should also be able to offer on-site luminance testing prior to installation to guarantee that AS1428.1-2009 standards are upheld.

• Are they following OH&S practices? 

Safety is of the highest importance on any construction site. It is important that the contractor is constantly maintaining and revising their Safe Work Method Statements & Site Safety Management Plans along with training their employees/installers on safe work practices.

• Are they able to provide valuable insights? 

A contractor that has put the effort in to provide a mark-up and has provided insight and expertise into the placement and layout of tactile indicators and stair nosing in accordance with AS1428.1-2009 should always be considered as you want items to be installed to code to save delays and re-work.

With 28 years of expertise in the building safety products market and 30 years working on various projects in the construction industry with some of the most well-known builders, Sterling Supplies is the ideal choice for your next project.

To know more about our product offerings, and past projects or for any assistance, reach us at 1800 621 103 or write to us at [email protected]