Doorway to BIM

Specification experts Dikesh Pattni and Marc Ameryckx from ASSA ABLOY's European team break down what door specification really means in construction. They cover the difference between prescriptive and performance-based specifications, why reusing specs from previous projects is risky, and what happens when vague specs like "steel door" lead to costly mismatches on site. With real-world examples, including a contractor who installed a €50 electric strike when the owner expected a multi-point mot

Doors that are supposed to be secure often aren't. Latches blocked with tape. Doors propped In this episode of the Doorway to BIM podcast, host Melissa Megna sits down with Robert Tellez and Derek Ommert to talk about what it really takes to keep a facility's openings safe and secure. The conversation covers: The real difference between safety and security, and why it matters What a comprehensive security assessment looks like in the field Why electronic components went from 15% of door hard

In this episode, Tom Clelland and Shari Muscat from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions share how Openings Studio is evolving with AI, data, and 3D tools to streamline workflows and reduce errors. Whether you're new to the platform or a longtime user, this conversation offers fresh insights into the future of BIM and digital collaboration. Contact Tom or Shari: Thomas.Clelland@assaabloy.com Shari.Muscat@assaabloy.com Contact an ASSA ABLOY consultant Got ideas for future podcasts or questions about

Everyone wants and needs access to information - now more than ever. But, how do you manage that? Brian Cornwell of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Australia, Morten Daniel Kynell, BIM Development Manager EMEA and Melissa Megna of ASSA ABLOY talk about how they manage support and training that transcends geographical spaces.

Everyone wants and needs access to information - now more than ever. But, how do you manage that? Brian Cornwell of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Australia, Morten Daniel Kynell, BIM Development Manager EMEA and Melissa Megna of ASSA ABLOY talk about how they manage support and training that transcends geographical spaces.

Everyone wants and needs access to information - now more than ever. But, how do you manage that? Brian Cornwell of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Australia, Morten Daniel Kynell, BIM Development Manager EMEA and Melissa Megna of ASSA ABLOY talk about how they manage support and training that transcends geographical spaces.