Production approval should mean one thing:
the main project details are no longer provisional.
At this stage, the quotation, partition schedule, door schedule and final drawings should all describe the same project.
If one of these documents still carries old dimensions, an earlier door layout or an unconfirmed finish, the problem is much harder to correct after the glass, profiles or doors have already been produced.
Before approving production, check the following items one by one.
1. Are the Layout and Dimensions Really Final?
Start with the latest drawing, not the first quotation drawing.
For larger projects, each partition run should be easy to identify, for example:
P1, P2, P3, P4…
Check:
- width of each run
- finished height
- wall and column connections
- L- or T-junctions
- curved sections
- door openings
The key question is not whether dimensions appear on the drawing.
It is whether those dimensions still reflect the actual site.
A project can move through several drawing revisions before production. If the floor level, ceiling height or partition position changed during that time, make sure the latest dimensions have replaced the earlier ones.
If final measurements are still being confirmed, see our guide on how to measure office glass partitions.
2. Does the Final Drawing Match the Agreed Partition Configuration?
Once the system has been selected, the production drawing should reflect the same configuration that was quoted and approved.
Check:
- partition system or model
- single or double glazing
- glass type
- glass thickness where specified
- frosted areas
- blinds
- curved or special glass
This is not the stage to restart the entire system-selection discussion.
The goal is simply to make sure nothing changed between quotation and production without being noticed.
For example, if a meeting room was quoted with double glazing and integral blinds, both details should still appear in the final schedule and elevation.
3. Check Every Door, Not Just the Total Quantity
Doors deserve a separate review.
A project can have the correct total number of doors and still be wrong if one door is assigned to the wrong room, has the wrong width or opens in the wrong direction.
Using references such as D1, D2, D3 helps avoid this.
For each door, check:
- location
- width
- height
- single or double leaf
- glass or solid door
- opening direction
If the project has several door types, do not rely on one general note for all of them.
Each door should match its own position on the plan.
4. Are Hardware and Access-Control Details Still Marked TBC?
Hardware can affect the door frame and fabrication details, so it should not be left unresolved too late.
Depending on the project, this may include:
- handles
- locks
- hinges
- door stoppers
- closers
- drop seals
- magnetic locks
- electric strikes
- card readers
If automatic doors or access control are included, also confirm the related power and wiring requirements.
The important point is not that every accessory must be complicated.
It is that anything affecting production should no longer be marked TBC when production is approved.
5. Have the Finishes and Special Details Been Marked Clearly?
This is especially important when one project uses several finishes.
Check items such as:
- powder-coated color
- anodized finish
- wood-grain finish
- frosting location
- blind location
- decorative glass
- special junction profiles
A finish change may look minor on paper, but after the aluminum has been produced, changing it may mean remanufacturing rather than making a simple site adjustment.
The same applies to frosting, blinds and curved sections.
If these details vary from one area to another, mark them by partition reference instead of relying on a general project note.
6. Do the Quotation, Schedules and Drawings All Match?
This is the final cross-check.
Compare:
Quotation
↔ Partition Schedule
↔ Door Schedule
↔ Final Shop Drawing
Do not assume that the latest drawing automatically includes every commercial revision.
Look for practical mismatches such as:
- quotation shows 10 doors, drawing shows 11
- blinds are included in the quotation but missing from the elevation
- one finish appears differently in two documents
- a door size changed but the schedule was not updated
- final site dimensions differ from the original quotation
The goal is simple:
Every final document should describe the same project.
If the site itself has changed since the quotation stage, it is also worth checking whether the site is ready for glass partition installation.
If configuration changes affect the quotation, see our Office Glass Partition Cost Guide.
Final Production Check
Before approving production, confirm:
- final layout
- final dimensions
- partition configuration
- glass configuration
- door quantity and size
- hardware
- access control
- finishes
- blinds and frosting
- special junctions
- quotation and drawings are consistent
Production approval should not simply mean “the drawing looks fine.”
It should mean that the dimensions, configuration and commercial documents have all been checked against the final project requirements.
If you already have the final layout, partition schedule and door schedule, send them together. Our team can cross-check the main configuration details and point out any items that still need confirmation before production starts.