Fenwick Iribarren Architects have many years’ experience working with BIM. They have benefited from its transparency on projects in Spain and abroad. For Campus Acciona, a landmark new business and office development in the Hortaleza neighbourhood of Madrid, they sought a trusted BIM partner to streamline the specification process.
Many businesses know this problem. Securing dispersed sites poses specific problems for facility managers. Cylinder replacements when a key goes missing often involves travel and high expense. Any alternative access control system which relies on electricity can be hard or impossible to use in remote locations. Battery-free, wireless electronic locks, managed remotely via cloud software, help meet these challenges.
No one needs a reminder of the devastation caused by fire in a large building. One result of recent tragedies is that fire doors now receive the attention and regulation they deserve. Just as importantly, however, any fire door must be properly closed to be effective. This is where a building manager’s choice of door closer technology can make the difference.
Streamlining access while also giving private, valuable data the security it needs: This is the balancing act which every data centre manager faces. The answer could be simpler than they think: Choosing the right electronic access control solution, integrating it and maintaining flexibility for every data centre user, visitor, customer and temporary contractor.
Esbjerg’s new “A Place To” housing complex focuses on sustainability. It aims to maintain a green profile throughout its life-cycle. The developer is a Premium Member of Green Building Council Denmark — an organization which promotes sustainable construction — and sought efficient access control in keeping with A Place To’s contemporary style and sustainability ethos.
Situations can arise when a facility manager needs to lock down their premises remotely. With mechanical security this is, of course, impossible. Likewise, many existing wireless electronic access control systems do not have the ability to lock down efficiently — or even at all.
The new Tekirdağ City Hospital represents a landmark in medical care for northwest Turkey. With almost 500 beds – more than 100 for intensive care – 124 clinics and 18 operating theatres, it is the Thrace region’s most advanced health facility. It sought a modern access management solution suited to such a prestigious development.
When one medical clinic in Belgium extended their premises, they looked for modern, hassle-free door security to protect the practice and its team of five doctors and administrative staff. Alongside security and convenience, the major issue Dermatologie Nijlen wanted to address was patient privacy.
Site security, food safety and employee health must all work in harmony to ensure the efficient operation of a large-scale food producer. At LFC Milling in South Africa, Assa Abloy Cliq key-operated electronic access control helps to ensure that happens.
To enjoy the benefits of connected security, businesses need security technologies which work seamlessly with each other. In a recent survey of industry professionals, over 90 percent noted the critical importance of integration across building management functions*.
As home of the renowned St Andrews Prize for the Environment, the University of St Andrews has sustainability at the heart of its ethos. For student accommodation, university managers sought energy-efficient access control which respected and reflected these principles - and found their solution in Assa Abloy's Aperio system.
When Groupe Hospitalier Mutualiste Portes du Sud looked to modernize door security, their focus was clear: A battery-powered rather than wired solution was required to meet the access control challenges of a hospital environment.
Assa Abloy's access control technology Pulse has been recognized for its innovation in powering electronic locks with energy harvesting technology rather than batteries or mains electricity. It was awarded the Energy Prize at the 2022 Danske Byggecentre Building Climate Awards.
When it comes to access for everyone, no matter their size, age, strength, dexterity or abilities, not every door closer is created equal. Installing the right one — for access through an entrance or interior door — can be the difference between making buildings accessible and simply swapping one barrier for another.
Electronic access control systems have become widespread, thanks to benefits like the security they provide to medium-to-high traffic buildings and their flexibility in access provision.
As a property investor, Structure Capital aims to create buildings which combine form and function with a return on investment. In the hotel and hospitality sector, this vision centres on harnessing modern technology to improve the design, functionality and construction efficiency of the build.
Has the growth in working from home outpaced our ability to keep a home office environment secure? Hybrid working — combining working from home with on-site attendance — grew steadily in the decade up to 2019. It is now here to stay. However, many repurposed domestic spaces are not equipped with the security or privacy working from home requires.
An access control system is familiar technology to organizations of every size. Access control may operate as standalone electronic locking. It can also integrate with complementary business systems such as HVAC, time-and-attendance, in-house payments and more. What many businesses may not know is that, by restricting their access system with wires, they are not using its full potential, says Assa Abloy.
David Moser has been appointed as Senior Vice President & Head of Digital Access Solutions EMEIA. He succeeds Stephanie Ordan in the post, who became Executive Vice President & Head of Assa Abloy Global Solutions late in 2021.
To reap the benefits of connected security, businesses need technologies which are primed and ready to work seamlessly with each other. In a recent survey of security professionals, over 90 percent noted the critical importance of integration across building management functions. But what exactly are the benefits — and how can organizations deploy effective strategies to realize them, even with a limited budget?
Speed and accuracy are critical to finalizing door specifications in any complex architecture project. Working with Assa Abloy’s Openings Studio specification consultants helps Sweden’s TM Konsult to support customers of every size with clearer information. Collaboration speeds up the process and allows architects to focus on building design.
Assa Abloy Opening Solutions recently demonstrated their products at the 2022 Intersec showcase in Dubai. A highlight was the Incedo Business solution, created for businesses on the move, who need a security solution which grows with them. With the launch of new Cloud Offline functionality at Intersec 2022, security managers have more choice on how they work remotely, while maintaining control over all their buildings.
Headquartered in Bremerhaven, Deutsche See is number one in Germany for marketing fish and seafood. At 19 sites across the country, it employs around 1,800 workers and supplies over 35,000 customers from the food retail trade, gastronomy and corporate and social catering sectors. Deutsche See also supplies end consumers all over Germany via its own online shop.
Following a change in employment practices created by the pandemic, many office-based employees now follow a hybrid schedule, working where they are needed or find convenient. The fast-growing use of flexible offices and co-working spaces is testament to this emerging trend. With employees coming and going as they please, a change in how security and access control are managed is an urgent but overlooked aspect many firms are just waking up to.
Access control technology Pulse from Assa Abloy has been recognized for its combination of energy harvesting power generation and security features designed to meet the challenges of the next decade. France’s Expoprotection Trophées de l’Innovation 2021 highlight a select few new products and systems across the whole spectrum of security, cybersecurity and fire safety.
Every two years the prestigious DesignEuropa Awards select products across the spectrum of industrial design. These awards are sponsored by the European Union Intellectual Property Office, which protects and promotes the intellectual property of EU organizations. Assa Abloy’s Aperio H100 Wireless Handle has been recognized by the jury for its design and security functionality.
As the construction industry becomes ever more digitized, it is important that project information is shared not only quickly, but also accurately. Building Information Modelling, or BIM, is fast becoming the solution to deliver this, led by BIM innovators like Assar Architects.
Staff and school administrators can relax when they know private rooms and equipment stores are properly secured. Currently many teachers must carry around cumbersome keys to ensure pupils do not enter rooms which could put themselves or valuable school equipment at risk.
When renovation is required, many multi-family housing organizations also take the opportunity to upgrade door security. Managing multiple units and regular tenancy changes with mechanical lock-and-key technology is time-consuming and inefficient. It can also create security vulnerabilities when keys are lost. An easier, electronic solution without wires or batteries can save management time and money.
Running a unified locking system for multiple municipal services may bring operational efficiencies. However, if the system is based on mechanical locks, it can also create time-consuming headaches. When keys go missing, for example, or user access requirements change, mechanical security does not have the flexibility to adapt quickly.
Retrofitting modern security to old or protected heritage buildings used to be an installer’s nightmare. Wiring could be complex; damage to ancient architecture or door hardware was a constant risk. Now wireless access control devices which match the protection and durability of wired technology have made it straightforward.
The responsibilities of the modern facilities manager combine site security with employee health and safety. At Hydreaulys, a French water and waste management utility, a simple switch to programmable key-based access control helped them make improvements on both counts.
Entrance design is about making a great first impression. Yet the journey from architect’s vision to the front face of a building can demand compromises, especially where heavy doors need closing aids for safe, barrier-free operation. Floor Springs make use comfortable and compliant, for any door, without clutter or unsightly furniture.
Working with Assa Abloy building information modelling consultants helped Zarhy Architects and Studio Pez maintain the flow of up-to-date information for a complex, constantly evolving project - and left them free to focus on creativity and delivery. Collaboration was key to successful design and building specification for the Broadcom R&D Center at Tel Aviv University.
Security stakes are high at healthcare premises. Patients expect and deserve privacy and safety. Yet most medical buildings must remain welcoming spaces, many open around the clock. The protection of drugs and confidential data is critical — and every breach demands thorough investigation. Such needs go way beyond what the mechanical security was designed to meet.
