This podcast that focuses on the ever-expanding topic of building information modelling, digital workflows and integrated experiences. Doorway to BIM is brought to you by the ASSA ABLOY team behind the award-winning software solution - Openings Studio.
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 motor lock, this episode makes the case for involving specification experts early in the design process. Practical guidance for architects, contractors, and building project teams.
29 Apr 2026
Secure Spaces
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
If openings, security, and the built environment are part of your world, this one's worth a listen. Practical insight from two industry pros who live this work every day.
Have questions for Robert or Derek? Email them at: robert.tellez@assaabloy.com or derek.ommert@assaabloy.com
Find a local consultant: Contact a consultant | ASSA ABLOY DSS (https://www.assaabloydss.com/en/services/openings-studio-professional-services/contact-a-consultant)
Questions about the show: email melissa.megna@assaabloy.com
3 Jun 2025
Digitization of door openings
Tom Clelland and Shari Muscat from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions discuss the digitization of door openings using AI, data, and 3D tools to improve BIM workflows in this interview episode.
9 Jun 2020
Digital resources for remote workers and telecommuting teams
Brian Cornwell, Morten Daniel Kynell, and Melissa Megna discuss managing support and training for remote workers, highlighting strategies to transcend geographical barriers in digital spaces in this interview.
1 Apr 2020
The key to adapting to change
Morten Daniel Kynell, Vinu Eipe, Erin Benn, and Tommy Chen from ASSA ABLOY discuss adapting to remote work, sharing their experiences and insights on overcoming challenges in the construction industry in this interview.
19 Oct 2017
The stuff BIM nightmares are made of
Darick Brokaw and David Salley discuss scary BIM experiences and offer tricks for improving Revit processes and workflows in this interview episode.
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