What Studio 08 Consultants does

Studio 08 Consultants, LLC is a privately held, fee-based independent consulting firm founded in 1981 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with a second office in Kansas City. The firm specializes in Division 08 (Doors and Hardware) and Division 28 (Electronic Safety and Security) specification consulting, serving architects, engineers, and building owners across the United States. Studio 08's core services include preparation of CSI-format specification documents, hardware sets, access control specifications, project construction administration (submittal reviews, RFI responses), on-site punch services, and BIM coordination. The firm's revenue model is professional services-based, with two primary pricing structures: lump-sum fees tied to project scope and door schedule, and hourly fees plus approved expenses, invoiced monthly.

The firm operates with a five-person team of credentialed consultants, including President Rick Lewis (37+ years), Vice Presidents Tom Welsh (33 years) and Shawn Malony (16 years), and Consultants Linda Scott (34 years) and Jillian Lewis (4 years). Team members hold Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC) and Door Hardware Technician (DHT) certifications and maintain memberships in the Door and Hardware Institute and Construction Specifications Institute. The firm differentiates itself through manufacturer independence—declining product affiliations that could compromise specification objectivity—and through its combined Div 08/Div 28 expertise, which enables coordination of electronic security, building codes, and hardware on complex projects.

Studio 08 focuses on large, complex construction projects across sports stadiums and arenas, convention centers, civic and cultural buildings, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, military installations, and detention, hospitality, and worship facilities. Notable repeat clients include HOK (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Truist Park, State Farm Arena, Climate Pledge Arena, TQL Stadium), SmithGroup, and ADG. The firm has accumulated a portfolio of industry-recognized projects earning awards from Texas Society of Architects, Kansas City Business Journal, American Architecture Award Program, AIA, Sports Business Journal, ENR, NIRSA, World Football Summit, and the United States Air Force between 2015 and 2023. GTM motion is sales-led, direct, and relationship-driven, with no external funding, no acquisitions, and project-based engagements executed nationwide from a Kansas-based headquarters.

Name

Studio 08 Consultants

Legal name

Studio 08 Consultants, LLC

Website

https://studio08consultants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio 08 Consultants is an independent, fee-based Division 08 (Doors and Hardware) and Division 28 (Electronic Safety and Security) specification consulting firm serving architects, engineers, and building owners nationwide on large complex projects including sports venues, healthcare, military, and civic facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Consulting Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Door hardware consulting
• Division 08 specifications
• Door opening consulting
• BIM coordination services
• Construction administration consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fee-based Consulting Services: Studio 08 provides fee-based consulting services with two primary pricing structures: lump sum fees based on project scope and door schedule (separated by Construction Documents, Construction Administration, and optional Punch List), and hourly fees plus approved expenses. Clients are invoiced monthly with Net 10th Prox terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Studio 08 Consultants provides fee-based independent consulting services for Division 08 door opening specifications, including the preparation of complete CSI-format hardware specifications for doors, hardware, and electronic access control systems. The firm also offers construction administration services (submittal reviews, RFI responses, change order verification), on-site punch services using specialized inspection software, and BIM coordination to integrate door and hardware data with Building Information Modeling.

Product overview

Studio 08 Consultants is a fee-based, independent door, door hardware, and security consulting firm offering specification and consulting services for new and existing building construction. Their core service is Division 08 specification consulting, which encompasses Door and Hardware Specification Consulting, Door Hardware and Electronic Access Control Specifications, Project Construction Administration, and On-Site/Punch Services. The firm also offers BIM Coordination Services as a supplementary module to integrate door and hardware data with Building Information Modeling. They provide flexible fee structures including Lump Sum Fee and Hourly Fee Plus Expenses options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Door and Hardware Specification Consulting Fee-based independent consulting services for Division 08 door opening specifications, including doors, hardware, and electronic access control systems design and coordination, for architects, engineers, and building owners.
• Door Hardware, Doors and Electronic Access Control Specifications Preparation of complete specification documents in CSI format, including detailed hardware sets, operation descriptions, specialty doors, special material doors, access controls, and all-glass entrances specifications.
• Project Construction Administration Turn-key consulting services including submittal reviews, verification of change order requirements, responses to RFIs, and other construction administration tasks.
• On-Site/Punch Services Door opening punch services utilizing project punch software, including door and hardware inspection for proper installation, mechanical and electrical operation, damage, and code compliance.
• BIM Coordination Services Software integration services that seamlessly coordinate door and hardware information with Building Information Modeling (BIM) for thorough project detail coordination between the firm and clients.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI): Industry association that publishes the CSI MasterFormat specification standards (Division 08 / 28), which Studio 08 uses in its specification writing process. Comparable as the standards-setting body whose taxonomy and conventions Studio 08's deliverables directly follow.
• Door and Hardware Institute (DHI): Industry association that certifies Architectural Hardware Consultants (AHC) and Door Hardware Technicians (DHT) — credentials held by multiple Studio 08 team members. Comparable as the primary industry body shaping standards, training, and credentialing for the Division 08 specification market Studio 08 serves.

Direct peers

• Acentech: Multi-disciplinary building technology consulting firm (acoustics, audiovisual, security, IT) that coordinates technical specifications for architects and owners. Highly comparable to Studio 08's combined specification + electronic security coordination model serving complex building projects.
• Cerami & Associates: Building technology consulting firm specializing in acoustics, audiovisual, IT, and security systems design for buildings. Comparable to Studio 08 in providing independent technology and security specification consulting integrated into architectural project delivery.
• Simpson Gumpertz & Heger: Engineering consulting firm specializing in structural, building envelope, and failure-analysis consulting. Comparable to Studio 08 in offering independent, expert-driven engineering advisory services to architects, owners, and contractors on complex and demanding building projects.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: Engineering and architectural consulting firm providing independent technical consulting for building enclosures, structural systems, and facades. Highly comparable to Studio 08 as an independent, technically deep consulting practice serving architects, engineers, and owners on complex construction projects.
• Building Technology Consultants: Building technology and enclosure consulting firm providing advisory services on facades, roofing, and building systems. Comparable as an independent specialist consultancy supporting architects and owners with technical specification and consulting work on buildings.

Regional players

• Construction Diagnostics & Information Group: Specialist Division 08 specification and consulting firm in the U.S. comparable in scope to Studio 08 but with a more regional focus and broader CSI-Division footprint. Reasonable peer in size and niche concentration.

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: Publicly traded global manufacturer of door hardware and access control products (Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN). Comparable as a counterparty in the door/hardware specification ecosystem — Allegion's products are specified by Studio 08, and the firm also offers specification resources, but operates at much larger scale.
• ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions: Global manufacturer of door opening and access control solutions, and prior employer of Studio 08's president Rick Lewis. Comparable as a specification counterparty but operates as a manufacturer rather than an independent consulting firm; Studio 08's independence from manufacturers is a deliberate differentiator versus ASSA ABLOY's commercial interests.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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