Doors that are supposed to be secure often aren't. Latches blocked with tape. Doors propped open for convenience. Security goals quietly undermined, and no one notices.
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 hardware shipped a decade ago to nearly 40% of specs today
- The Division 8 / Division 28 coordination challenge, and what it takes to get it right
- The role of Openings Studio as a full lifecycle platform
Chapters:
00:00 — Welcome & guest introduction
03:00 — Safety vs. security: why it matters
06:00 — What facilities don't know about their doors
10:30 — Inside a comprehensive security assessment
14:40 — The rise of electrified hardware & EAC in practice
16:40 — Division 8 and Division 28 coordination
18:45 — Trends and evolution in access control
21:35 — How Openings Studio supports the full building lifecycle
24:50 — Wrap-up & how to connect
Have questions for Robert or Derek? Email them at: robert.tellez@assaabloy.com or derek.ommert@assaabloy.com
Questions about the show, contact melissa.megna@assaabloy.com