Creating secure buildings is a team effort from architects, facility managers and construction teams alike. This collaboration is crucial because it ensures that every aspect of the building’s safety and functionality is considered, from the initial design through to daily operations.
Architects design layouts integrating advanced safety features like automatic doors and smart locks. Facility managers provide practical insights for placing these systems to meet daily operational needs. Construction teams ensure precise installation for seamless functionality. Throughout every phase, dormakaba supports these professionals with innovative solutions, ensuring buildings are safe, efficient and adaptable to future challenges.
Design phase
In the design phase, architects and security experts work together to incorporate smart access solutions tailored to the building’s specific needs. This collaboration makes sure that security and convenience are planned and integrated holistically from the ground up.
Architect’s role: planning for safety and efficiency
Architects design layouts that optimize the placement of doors and security systems. Safety planning is crucial throughout the building lifecycle. dormakaba’s specification support helps architects implement effective safety measures. Our architectural consultants work with architects to ensure buildings meet regulatory standards and incorporate the latest safety technologies.
Facility manager’s role: practical insights for optimal designFacility managers provide insights on operational requirements, helping architects decide on the best locations for access points and how to integrate them with other systems.
Example:
In a multi-housing complex, dormakaba’s specification support assists in developing a comprehensive access control plan. This includes evaluating life safety requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and coordinating the integration of smart locks and automatic doors. The service ensures that the design is not only functional and secure but also meets all necessary legal and safety standards, resulting in an optimized, efficient and secure living environment for residents.
Specification support:provides support, life safety evaluation and regulatory standards guidance. Learn more
Construction phase
During the construction phase, the focus shifts to installing and integrating smart access systems. Collaboration between facility managers and construction teams ensures these systems are correctly installed and meet security requirements.
Construction team’s role: ensuring precise implementation
Construction teams use tools like the EntriWorX Setup App, which simplifies the commissioning process by providing step-by-step instructions and real-time feedback. This ensures the accurate installation and functionality of all door systems from the start.
Facility manager’s role: overseeing installation and integration
Facility managers work with construction teams to ensure the proper installation and setup of systems like EntriWorX Operation. Although not yet fully operational, the initial setup and integration of these systems are crucial for future functionality.
Example:
In a government building, the construction team uses the EntriWorX Setup App during the construction phase to guide the installation of door systems. This app provides real-time feedback and error detection, ensuring that all components are correctly installed and configured. Once construction is complete, EntriWorX Operation will allow for seamless monitoring and management of all access points, ensuring high security and operational efficiency from the beginning
EntriWorX Operation:offers centralized control and monitoring, real-time data collection and automated reporting, enhancing security and operational efficiency.
Entrivo IoT Connector:makes dormakaba doors cloud-ready so that data between devices can be shared as needed.
Operational phase
Once operational, maintaining security and efficiency is an ongoing process. Facility managers and architects continue collaborating to ensure systems remain effective and up to date.
Facility manager’s role: maintaining security and efficiency
Facility managers use EntriWorX Insights for advanced analytics, predictive maintenance alerts and real-time monitoring, optimizing maintenance schedules and reducing downtime. Optionally, they can use just the sensors to integrate data into their own systems.
Architect’s role: continuous improvement and feedback
Architects review the building data provided by facility managers to suggest improvements. By analyzing usage patterns and operational data, architects can propose modifications to enhance the building’s safety features and overall efficiency.
Examples:
In a hospital, EntriWorX Insights provides real-time data on door usage and conditions, allowing facility managers to schedule maintenance only when necessary. Predictive alerts minimize downtime, ensuring secure and efficient access.
In a transportation hub, Motion IQ and ED100/250 manage door usage dynamically. Motion sensors detect traffic patterns and adjust operations, reducing wear and tear and ensuring optimal function.
EntriWorX Insights: provides advanced analytics, predictive maintenance alerts and real-time monitoring.
MotionIQ + ED100/250: integrates motion sensors, real-time adaptation and energy efficiency for seamless access management. Learn more
Conclusion
The successful implementation of building safety relies on the collaborative efforts of architects, facility managers and construction teams. By combining thoughtful design, practical operational insights and precise installation, these professionals create environments that are secure, efficient and resilient.
EntriWorX Operation helps to improve this process by providing centralized control and monitoring of all connected access points. With real-time data collection and automated reporting, it enhances building security and operational efficiency. The cloud-based data management and real-time notifications of events, such as blockages or malfunctions, ensure that entrances are secure when necessary, and provide detailed insights for streamlined management of access points. This system allows for remote monitoring and proactive maintenance, improving response times by providing real-time data to service teams before they arrive on site.
Similarly, EntriWorX Insights offers advanced analytics for access data, predictive maintenance alerts and a user-friendly dashboard for real-time monitoring. By providing actionable insights and reducing downtime, it improves decision-making and maintenance planning. The centralized dashboard for multiple doors, along with flexible, scalable product options, enhances operational efficiency through data-driven optimization of service scheduling, minimizing the need for service technician callouts with user-friendly troubleshooting guidance.
ED100/ED250 automatic door operators and Motion IQ integration provide energy-efficient, silent operation, and real-time adaptation to user movement and behavior, ensuring seamless access management. The Entrivo IoT Connector enhances overall building intelligence and operational efficiency by facilitating the integration and interoperability of different access systems through an IoT gateway, providing real-time data for better decision-making and maintenance.
Together, these solutions from dormakaba not only enhance security and convenience but also contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of building operations. They provide the tools necessary for continuous improvement and long-term safety, ensuring that buildings can meet the evolving demands of our modern world.
Ready to enhance your building’s security and efficiency with smart access solutions? Discover how dormakaba’s IoT and data-driven technologies can transform your projects. Visit our website for more information and contact us to learn more about our cutting-edge solutions.