Assa Abloy’s Access and Security Expertise in Data Center Specification Helps Indian Architects

Assa Abloy’s unique Openings Studio BIM tool enables the efficient management of hardware specifications directly within the BIM ecosystem by swiftly and accurately integrating door hardware data from existing 3D models. Using Openings Studio alongside Revit optimizes workflows for a project team, managing the complexity of assigning multiple security functions to various doors while simplifying detailed outputs.

When Edifice were designing a new data center in Hyderabad, for example, security was clearly a top priority. Every door at the new building required individual control. The complex’s size meant there were 270 doors in phase one of the project alone. They worked to implement accurate, differentiated functionality for each door and hardware set time-efficiently, and to optimize collaboration between the client and multiple teams working on the same project. Edifice specified both mechanical and digital solutions from Assa Abloy’s vast range of solutions including fire-rated and standard mechanical locking and door hardware, door closers, Abloy electric locks, Sargent electric hardware for gates, and an Abloy mechanical master-key system. The products were supplied with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), helping the final building achieve LEED certification.

The seamless integration of the software with Revit ensured precise data extraction and organized documentation, producing easy-to-read Excel reports for stakeholders. Consultants specializing in the structure, MEP, and the façade, along with general contractors could access reliable and well-structured data to enhance collaboration.

BIM integration also supported the end-user’s ongoing facility management, making the handover process smooth and efficient, and providing ongoing benefits for the data center’s security managers. Assa Abloy provided comprehensive training and continuous support throughout the collaboration, from the initial design phase through to project completion. This proactive approach empowered stakeholders, ensuring their confidence in using the technology and achieving the project’s security goals. Edifice Consultants successfully navigated the complexities of this ambitious project by partnering with Assa Abloy, and setting new benchmarks for data center security and efficiency.