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Hardware & Security

FIRST PHASE OF BIM AND CAD FILE ROLLOUT

» CONSORT ARCHITECTURAL Hardware has announced the first phase of a strategic rollout of Building Information Modelling( BIM) and CAD capabilities across its range of ironmongery products, with an aim of supporting customers and enhancing digital collaboration throughout the construction supply chain.
In this initial phase, Consort has released BIM and digital assets for more than seventy of its high-demand ironmongery products, including levers, door closers, concealed bearing hinges, backset locks, and panic and exit devices. This milestone marks the start of an ambitious programme to provide BIM and CAD files for its entire portfolio of product categories, reinforcing the manufacturer’ s commitment to
transparency, digital integration and customer support.
BIM continues to play a central role in the design, delivery and maintenance of modern construction projects, and Consort’ s initiative responds directly to the rising demand for accurate and accessible product information across the built environment.
Daniel May, Director at Consort Architectural Hardware discusses the ongoing project:“ As construction standards evolve and regulations advance, the architectural hardware sector must continue to innovate and adapt to meet the needs of a progressive, digital-first industry.
“ We recognise the call for reliable, detailed digital
product information is growing louder, and the first step of our BIM rollout reflects Consort’ s ongoing support to specifiers, contractors and architects as they navigate compliance, efficiency and coordination at each stage of the project lifecycle.
“ By offering structured BIM files that cover all compliance, certification and performance data across our growing library of products, we’ re empowering professionals to meet both practical and regulatory requirements whilst supporting faster specification, cleaner scheduling and improved collaboration.”
Phase two of Consort’ s BIM rollout is scheduled for release in early 2026 and will expand the digital library into deeper hardware categories, covering narrow profile hardware and less-represented mortice items
such as flush bolts and thumb turns. This continued development will further support customers throughout the door scheduling process and ensure professionals have access to comprehensive, compliant digital product information.
www. consort-hw. com

Pop-up shops showcase the next generation of security solutions

» HKC, A LEADING MANUFACTURER of intruder alarm solutions in the UK and Ireland, has supported a series of pop-up shops in partnership with Halo Security, one of its professional installers. The events are located in the Greater London area, and showcase HKC’ s latest security technologies while highlighting the company’ s commitment to supporting its installer network.
The pop-up shops are based at shopping centres in key locations in and around London, offering those who visit them the opportunity to get hands on with the solutions as well as gather security knowledge from trusted installers.
For Halo Security, the initiative creates a new way to connect with potential customers while benefiting from HKC’ s reputation for quality security products.
By creating opportunities to directly engage with communities, HKC and its installer network can help people understand the importance of trusted security solutions and professional installation.
Available at each of the stands is the full range of HKC’ s security solutions, which includes its keypads and control panels alongside its external sounder. Visitors can also explore wireless technology through HKC’ s
RF PIR detectors, RF contacts and shock sensors as well as RF life safety devices.
Damian Lloyd, Head of Marketing at HKC, said:“ These pop-up shops are not only to show the public how simple and reliable our security solutions are, but they also highlight the expertise and dedication of our installer partners. For end users, it means that they can ask questions and connect directly with our trusted local experts.
“ We think it’ s important as a manufacturer to understand the needs of our installers and help them to build stronger relationships with customers through initiatives like this. By working together, we are able to show customers why choosing a professional installer, backed by HKC technology, is the most secure option for protecting their businesses and homes.”
www. hkcsecurity. com
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