ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has launched its new Openings Studio™ Mobile App, which allows users to manage buildings as a holistic system. Information stored within the app enables buildings to be safely and effectively designed, constructed and operated. Openings Studio is a cloud based, custom configuration tool
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Door Group has launched the new Powershield Rathlin door, which is LPS 2081 certified and prevents unauthorised access by various physical security products when targeted by intruders using stealth. The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) is a globally recognised third-party certification body that sets the standards
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability by spotlighting its ‘Green Team’ – a group of colleague volunteers collectively taking action to help the business operate in a more efficient, innovative, and healthy way. Randen Lannas, Specification Consultant at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
High Security & Safety Group, known for its heritage in the custodial market, is winning more custodial projects thanks to its bespoke solutions and product development. Having recently been appointed to some of the new Police Custody ‘supercentres’ the custodial security specialist is winning projects up and down the country
BDC 319 : Aug 2024
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has launched its new Openings Studio™ Mobile App, which allows users to manage buildings as a holistic system. Information stored within the app enables buildings to be safely and effectively designed, constructed and operated. Openings Studio is a cloud based, custom configuration tool for the creation, visualisation, modification, and management of door openings. The unique BIM application provides access to complete doorset information at all stages from product concept to product care. Not only does Openings Studio help builders, architects and specifiers develop, design, and specify doors and hardware with live BIM connectivity, it also assists with the manufacture and quality check of approved doors. The installation process and on-site information is also captured, and products are asset tagged (with either a QR code or RFID tag) for ease of access to details and history, allowing comprehensive door-by-door fire and performance inspections to be completed and recorded. The Openings Studio Mobile App is the latest evolution of this innovative software solution, providing a genuine seamless link between design intent during the specification process through to product in service. Users can easily access the information relating to each door via the app, and enable a full and detailed inspection to be carried out. Any remedial work that is recommended can be reported within the app, and users can record details of any general maintenance or repairs completed too. Paul Thompson, BIM Manager for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, explains: “The evolution of BIM technology has coincided with the tightening of building regulations within the industry, with emphasis currently placed on the ‘golden thread’ approach. “Introduced as a tool to manage buildings as holistic systems, and allow people to use information to safely and effectively to design, construct and operate buildings, BIM is now an industry staple, with a current adoption rate of 71 per cent[1]. The Openings Studio Mobile App is one of the latest developments in digital construction tools. “It simplifies the collaboration with architects, builders and others so that changes to door openings are communicated clearly and on time, allowing the building owner to define exactly what components are required before, during and after the construction of a building. “The use of Openings Studio from specification to product in service and beyond captures the ‘golden thread’ of information in relation to doors and ironmongery, and ensures door compliance at all times, which is essential for life safety.” For more information on ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, please visit https://www.assaabloy.com/uk/en, or to learn more about Openings Studio, go to https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us/our-solutions/openings-studio. [1] https://www.thenbs.com/digital-construction-report-2021/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Door Group has launched the new Powershield Rathlin door, which is LPS 2081 certified and prevents unauthorised access by various physical security products when targeted by intruders using stealth. The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) is a globally recognised third-party certification body that sets the standards needed to ensure that fire and security products and services perform effectively. The new standard LPS 2081, created by the LPBC with the BRE and Secured by Design, specifies two grades of security relating to the tools used and the time taken by attackers where they want to avoid making any significant noise. This standard is separate to LPS 1175, which also relates to vandalism and security, but has different requirements to the noise element. With LPS 2081, the security performance is split into two categories – A or B – based on the tools used and the duration of the attack. The new Powershield Rathlin is LPS 2081 Security B rated, which is the more advanced rating, prolonging the attack for up to 3 minutes, and with an enhanced set of tools. The new Powershield Rathlin comprises of morticed mechanical escape lock with automatic deadlocking, panic pad, key with AASD Guard, louvre vents, pull handle, surface mounted pull handle, vison panels, and active leaf. Brian Sofley, Managing Director at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland Door Group, explained: “The market leading Powershield steel door range combines high performance with high quality, offering a fully compliant, fully finished door set with factory-fitted hardware. Doors and frames are designed to ensure ease of installation on-site and provide the end user with a premium door solution. “Our new Powershield Rathlin’s LPS 2081 certification demonstrates the door’s ability to withstand a stealth attack, where the intruder avoids making significant noise that would usually draw attention. “This new addition adds to our existing comprehensive portfolio of high-performance products that meet the standards and legislation for safety and security.” To find out more about how ASSA ABLOY Powershield range, visit https://www.assaabloy.com/uk/en/solutions/products/doors/powershield
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability by spotlighting its ‘Green Team’ – a group of colleague volunteers collectively taking action to help the business operate in a more efficient, innovative, and healthy way. Randen Lannas, Specification Consultant at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, is a ‘Green Team’ member and ‘Green Champion’ for the business, helping to develop its Sustainability and Environmental strategy. With over 16 years’ experience in door and hardware specification, Randen’s day-to-day job involves specification consultation of high security doors, general door hardware and electronic access control to architectural and construction professionals. His role as ‘Green Champion’ is heavily intertwined with specification consultancy, helping the company to achieve its sustainability and environmental goals, as well as advising clients on the most sustainable option. He explains: “Being a ‘Green Champion’ means I dedicate myself to aiding ASSA ABLOY’s commitment to sustainability, passing it onto our professionals through our specification services and ensuring green products are offered. “By specifying many of ASSA ABLOY’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certified products, we’re able to contribute confidently to Green Building. ASSA ABLOY are members of all Global Green Building Councils such as BREEAM®, LEED®, and GreenStar to name a few.” An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) presents quantified environmental data for products based on information from a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and promotes transparency. Randen adds: “Looking to the future, ASSA ABLOY’s commitment to green specification will continue to greatly contribute to the communities we live in, by enhancing energy efficiency, water efficiency, waste reduction, indoor environment quality, materials and resources and many more.” For more information on ASSA ABLOY Door Group, please visit https://bit.ly/3hVybbC.
High Security & Safety Group, known for its heritage in the custodial market, is winning more custodial projects thanks to its bespoke solutions and product development. Having recently been appointed to some of the new Police Custody ‘supercentres’ the custodial security specialist is winning projects up and down the country due to its ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of custodial requirements. As well as having the capabilities and infrastructure to deliver on large scale and high profile prison projects, the High Security and Safety Group has also developed tailord solutions for Police Custodial facilities. Working with Willmott Dixon the group is part way through a project to supply security solutions for 40 cells for Devon and Cornwall Police. Other projects currently underway include, multiple sites across the Kent and Essex constabulary, Hammersmith Police Station and refurbishment projects for Merseyside Police. Speaking on the group’s continuing success in this market, Michael Dunn, Commercial Director for High Security & Safety Group, said: “As a group we have a long history in custodial locking solutions, but to stay relevant to today’s custodial market, which is increasingly diverse, we have to be continually developing our products and service proposition. The ability to do this has enabled us to secure many high profile projects and has seen us introduce new products to the market such as cell doors, custodial perimeter and pass doors, steel personnel doors, timber doors, acoustic doors, LPS1175 SR rated doors and overhead sectional doors and full range of custodial furniture, fittings and equipment. We work closely with main contractors and constabularies to create fit for purpose solutions and this often includes designing, developing and testing products to meet their requirements.” In addition to bespoke custodial solutons the group also supply high security locks and doors, anti-ligature products and electric locking systems. To find out more about the custodial solutions offered by ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions High Security & Safety Group, please visit http://bit.ly/highsecurity-safety
