ASSA ABLOY collaborates with Edifice on data centre

ASSA ABLOY has collaborated with Edifice on the opening of a new data centre in Hyderabad that can aid Indian architects.

The country is among the world’s fastest growing data centre markets.

Hands-on specification support provided by specialists in access and security management technologies can help data centre architects, construction companies, project managers and other stakeholders work smarter in this complex field and stay ahead of their competitors.

The new data centre

When Edifice designed a new data centre in Hyderabad, for example, security was clearly a top priority.

By working with access experts at ASSA ABLOY, the company benefitted from Edifice’s expertise in the data centre sector.

Every door at the new building required individual control. The complex’s size also presented a challenge with 270 doors in phase one of the project alone.

Working with ASSA ABLOY’s local dedicated BIM team helped them work faster to implement accurate, differentiated functionality for each door and hardware set time-efficiently, and to optimise collaboration between the client and multiple teams working on the same project.

Collaborating saved time and minimised specification errors, ASSA ABLOY explained.

ASSA ABLOY’s solutions

The company notes that being able to specify both mechanical and digital solutions from ASSA ABLOY’s vast range of solutions also helped streamline project delivery.

ASSA ABLOY products deployed in Hyderabad include:

• Fire-rated and standard mechanical locking and door hardware
• Door closers
• ABLOY Electric Locks
• Sargent electric hardware for gates
• ABLOY mechanical master-key system

Products were supplied with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), helping the final building achieve LEED certification.

Edifice

With more than 1,700 diverse builds handled over 35 years, Edifice are experienced BIM practitioners with specialist expertise in the data centre sector.

By delivering integrated, synchronised BIM workflows to streamline a project’s design-to-delivery processes, they are equipped to meet the sector’s specific challenges, claims ASSA ABLOY.

“A game changer”

Abhay Bhandari, Architectural Consultant, Edifice commented: “The project had to be delivered via BIM for all stakeholders, so it was imperative the door hardware team have the design-to-delivery process in sync.

”ASSA ABLOY’s BIM plugin proved to be a game changer,” he concluded.

BIM software

ASSA ABLOY’s BIM tool, Openings Studio, enabled management of hardware specifications directly within the BIM ecosystem by swiftly and accurately integrating door hardware data from existing 3D models.

Using Openings Studio alongside Revit optimised workflows for the project team, managing the complexity of assigning multiple security functions to various doors while simplifying detailed outputs.

The seamless integration of the software with Revit ensured precise data extraction and organised documentation, producing Excel reports for stakeholders.

Consultants specialising in the structure, MEP and the façade, along with general contractors, could access reliable, structured data to enhance collaboration.

The company highlighted how BIM integration also supported the end-user’s ongoing facility management, providing benefits for the data centre’s security managers.

Collaboration

Throughout the collaboration, ASSA ABLOY provided comprehensive training and continuous support, from the initial design phase through to project completion.

This approach empowered stakeholders, ensuring confidence in using the technology and achieving the project’s security goals.

By partnering with ASSA ABLOY, Edifice Consultants successfully navigated the complexities of this ambitious project, setting new benchmarks for data centre security and efficiency.