Doors that are supposed to be secure often aren't. Latches blocked with tape. Doors propped 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

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

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