Hospitality
- Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi
- Sheraton Hotel, Abu Dhabi
- Rotana Beach Club, Abu Dhabi
- Intercontinental Hotel, Al Khobar
- Park Inn Hotel, Al Khobar
- Novotel Hotel, Al Khobar
Independent Consultancy Services
Door Hardware Consultant & Ironmongery Specialist
Supporting architects, consultants, contractors, developers and door manufacturers with over 30 years of experience across Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the GCC.
- Years Experience
- 30+
- Regional Expertise
- GCC
- Major Projects
- 100+
Afaq HussainIndependent Consultant
30+ Years- 30+ Years Experience
- Pakistan
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Bahrain
- GCC Projects
What I Do
Specialist Door Hardware & Ironmongery Services
Practical, compliant and cost-effective hardware solutions — from design intent through tender and execution.
Door Schedule Preparation
Detailed door schedules built directly from architectural drawings and project documentation.
Door Hardware Scheduling
Complete hardware schedules covering every door type, function and application across the project.
Ironmongery Specifications
Project-specific hardware specifications aligned with design intent and performance requirements.
Hardware Estimation
Accurate quantity take-offs and estimation support for tendering and procurement.
BOQ Preparation
Clear Bills of Quantities to support budgeting, procurement planning and cost control.
Tender Support
Review and evaluation of hardware requirements during tender stages to de-risk procurement.
Value Engineering
Alternative hardware recommendations that optimise cost without compromising quality or function.
Hardware Compliance Review
Assessment of specifications and schedules against project requirements and applicable standards.
About
Three decades inside the architectural hardware industry
I am Afaq Hussain, an Architectural Hardware and Ironmongery Specialist with over 30 years of experience in door hardware scheduling, ironmongery specifications, hardware estimation, tender support and project coordination.
Having worked with internationally recognised architectural hardware brands and supported projects across the GCC and Pakistan, I help clients develop practical, compliant and cost-effective door hardware solutions — from design through execution.
Today I offer independent consultancy services to organisations seeking professional assistance with door hardware scheduling, specifications and estimation.
Experience with internationally recognised organisations
- Häfele
- JB Saeed Home & Hardware
- Al Danube Building Materials
- Haroon Company
- 2014 — 2026
Senior Hardware Operations, Pakistan
JB Saeed Home & Hardware
Leading architectural hardware, furniture fittings and building-material projects — coordinating clients, architects, contractors and consultants from enquiry through completion.
- 2005 — 2013
Regional Hardware Management, GCC
Häfele
Managed regional operations and key accounts across Eastern Province KSA, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi for the German furniture-fittings and architectural-hardware leader — including technical guidance to architects and contractors.
- 2001 — 2004
Projects, Ironmongery & Joinery
Al Danube Building Materials, Sharjah
Delivered building-material, ironmongery, joinery and kitchen/bathroom-fitting projects — coordinating suppliers, contractors and clients to programme and quality.
- 1995 — 2001
Showroom & Sales Management
Haroon Company, Sharjah
Ran showroom operations, quotations and inventory control while building the technical hardware foundation that underpins my consultancy today.
Specialist Training
- Architectural Hardware — Häfele HQ, Nagold, Germany
- Furniture Fittings — Häfele HQ, Nagold, Germany
- Architectural Hardware — Dorma, Dubai, UAE
- Hawa Sliding Door Systems — Jeddah, KSA
Project Experience
A track record across landmark developments
Hardware and ironmongery experience spanning hospitality, healthcare, commercial, residential and institutional projects across the GCC and Pakistan.
6 projects
Healthcare
- Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Peshawar
- Shaukat Khanum Hospital Ext., Lahore
- Aga Khan Hospital Executive Block, Karachi
- Memon Medical Hospital, Karachi
- Jinnah Hospital Extension, Karachi
Commercial
- Abu Dhabi Trade Center Tower & Hotel
- Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
- Lucky One Mall, Karachi
- EFU Head Office, DHA Karachi
- Telenor Head Office, Islamabad
Residential
- Royal Commission Housing Scheme, Jubail - 528 Villas
- AA Residencia & AA Boulevard, Kolachi
- Titan One, Kolachi Housing
- Signature Villas, DHA Karachi
Why Work With Me
Specialist judgement, earned over 30 years
The perspective of someone who has sat on the contractor, consultant and supplier side of the table — and knows where hardware projects succeed or fail.
30+ Years Experience
Three decades focused on architectural hardware and ironmongery, across every project stage.
GCC Market Knowledge
Deep, on-the-ground experience across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Pakistan.
Practical Technical Expertise
Real project knowledge of door types, functions, fire-rating and compliance — not theory.
Independent Consultancy
Brand-neutral advice in your interest, free of any single supplier's agenda.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Value-engineered recommendations that protect both budget and performance.
Contractor & Consultant Perspective
A clear grasp of what contractors, consultants and suppliers each need to move forward.
Specification Writing Expertise
Precise, project-specific specifications that align supply chain to design intent.
Estimation & Tender Support
Accurate take-offs and tender-stage support that de-risk procurement decisions.
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