Digital Asset Management: Your Golden Thread Connection

What is Digital Asset Management?

Digital Asset Management is the process of organising, storing, and retrieving digital assets such as images, videos, documents, and other types of digital content. It aims to improve efficiency, security, and accessibility of these assets.

Following the Grenfell Tower Disaster in 2017, Dame Judith Hackitt (2018) stated "Transparency of information and an audit trail all the way through the life cycle of a building from the planning stage to occupation and maintenance is essential to provide reassurance and evidence that a building has been built safe and continues to be safe”.

What is RFID Asset Tagging and How Does it Work?

RFID asset tagging connects the physical asset – in this case, the door – with the asset management tools, ensuring accurate tracking and smarter lifecycle management whilst digitising the process.

Each door produced in the ASSA ABLOY Door Group factory is tagged with an RFID tag, programmed using the Openings Studio^™ mobile app to provide a digital gateway to all door details. By scanning the RFID tag with a smartphone or tablet, users can access a historical account of the door, facilitating servicing and maintenance. Data is processed in real-time on the Openings Studio^™ platform, enabling real-time asset monitoring and integration with BIM for enhanced lifecycle tracking.

What is Openings Studio^™?

Openings Studio^™ is a cloud based, custom configuration tool for the creation, visualisation, modification and management of door openings. This unique BIM application provides access to complete doorset information at all stages from product concept to product care.

The Openings Studio^™ Suite offers a fully integrated, real-time BIM connection that supports the specification and design process. Seamlessly connecting with Revit or Graphisoft Design software, it links all stakeholders in building design, construction, and facilities management. It aligns with production processes, third-party testing, and accreditation, enabling verified onsite installation and ongoing product inspections through its mobile platform.

The Gateway to Digital Door Tracking, Lifecycle & Compliance Transparency

RFID asset tagging is revolutionising the door industry by enabling digital tracking, lifecycle management, and compliance transparency. ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio^™ application, combined with RFID technology, optimises specification, ensures compliance, records change management, and reduces manual processes and human error.

RFID tags provide real-time door design development, tracking, and asset management, while facilitating automated maintenance, compliance tracking, security, and loss prevention. The seamless integration with Openings Studio^™ enhances collaboration and efficiency, making it ideal for projects of all scales and ensuring accurate, up-to-date information for all stakeholders.

Revolutionising the Construction Industry

Integrating RFID technology with ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio^™ enhances efficiency, compliance, and safety in the door industry. This integration supports the Golden Thread of information, ensuring a continuous digital record of an asset’s lifecycle from design to maintenance.

By digitising processes, RFID and Openings Studio^™ save time, reduce administrative burdens, and accelerate workflows. This benefits various roles:

Manufacturing: Embedding RFID tags during production ensures real-time tracking and detailed information access, enhancing safety and compliance.
Architects & Specification Consultants: Openings Studio^™ integrates with BIM software, streamlining design development, ensuring long-term compliance, and reducing paperwork.
Contractors: RFID tags enable real-time tracking, seamless installation monitoring, and enhanced asset management.
Building Owners & Facilities Managers: RFID tags provide detailed asset information, facilitating maintenance and compliance.
Fire Inspectors: RFID technology improves compliance verification, reduces manual errors, and maintains a transparent digital record.

Conclusion

By adopting RFID technology and leveraging Openings Studio^™, stakeholders across the building lifecycle can streamline operations, ensure compliance, and enhance safety and transparency. The integration of RFID and digital asset management supports the creation of a comprehensive Golden Thread of information, maintaining a continuous and accessible digital record of each door’s lifecycle.

Reach out to us today by filling out the form below to learn how you can acquire RFID asset tags for doors not manufactured by ASSA ABLOY. Additionally, discover our 6-month free trial of Openings Studio^™, providing comprehensive digital asset management for all your doors.

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