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SECTOR INSIGHT

ASSA ABLOY LAUNCHES NEW GUIDE AND CPD ABOUT THE ‘ GOLDEN THREAD ’

» TITLED “ THE ‘ GOLDEN Thread ’: A Quick Guide ”, the guide explains what the concept means from early design stage through the construction phase and future building management , detailing their responsibilities and how they can ensure they comply . It is complemented by ASSA ABLOY ’ s new RIBA approved CPD on the topic , which educates industry professionals on the issues in detail .
Peter Ashworth , Director & Head of Specification & OEM at ASSA ABLOY , comments : “ The ‘ Golden Thread ’ is here to stay and only those who embrace it will prosper in the construction industry of the future . The RIBA accredited
CPD along with the guide will help all those involved in new build construction understand their responsibilities so they can ensure compliance and safety as outlined in the new Building Safety Act .”
The guide makes clear that all stakeholders in the build process have a unique set of responsibilities with regard to the ‘ Golden Thread ’, which derives from Dame Judith Hackitt ’ s ‘ Building a Safer Future ’ report , written in the wake of the Grenfell fire . These include ensuring that plans , specifications , and material choices are comprehensively documented and easily accessible ; documenting regulatory compliance information ; and considering
the long-term implications of design decisions and materials used to ensure the ‘ Golden Thread ’ remains unbroken post-handover .
The document also introduces Openings Studio™ , ASSA ABLOY ’ s cloud-based , BIM plug-in tool for the creation , visualisation , modification and management of door openings . Helping to meet the challenges of the ‘ Golden Thread ’, Openings Studio , along with its linked user-friendly mobile app , enables all stakeholders to contribute to the digital record .
Each door logged in Openings Studio is automatically assigned a unique smart tag that can be affixed to the door , enabling
direct access to details including installation , inspection and service history . Additionally , the platform ensures all operational guides , such as technical data sheets and warranty information , can be stored in one place and is accessible at the click of a button .
You can download “ The ‘ Golden Thread ’: A Quick Guide ” and discover more about the new ASSA ABLOY CPD here : www . assaabloy . com / uk / en / solutions / topics / the-golden-thread-ofinformation .

Growing interest in emergency exit hardware

» INDEPENDENT HARDWARE SUPPLIER Carl F Groupco confirms growing interest in its emergency exit hardware range for public sector and commercial projects . Demand is being driven by contractors working in healthcare , industrial and commercial settings , where fire safety and rapid evacuation are critical concerns .
There are two key standards that govern the specification of emergency exit hardware in different building types . EN 179 applies to environments where occupants are familiar with the building ’ s layout and exits , such as offices , factories and residential flats . The performance requirements of EN 179 are ensuring safe and effective escape through a doorway with one single operation to release the emergency exit device .
BS EN 1125:2008 is designed for buildings where occupants may be unfamiliar with the exits , such as in hospitals , hotels , public buildings and retail spaces . This standard requires that doors can be easily opened using hand or body pressure , without prior knowledge of the exit device , to facilitate safe evacuation .
The FUHR 870 and 871 Type 8 emergency door exit multipoint locks are designed to meet both EN 179 and BS EN 1125 standards . They allow emergency exit from the inside at any time while providing secure key-operated access from the outside .
The CISA FAST touch panic bar is an ideal solution for installations which require a fast opening feature , particularly relevant to comply with Scottish Building Regulations . The bar is fully compliant with BS EN 1125 when used in conjunction with the FUHR panic exit lock .
Strand ’ s Antipanic Modular Push Pad has been tested and certified to EN 179 . It includes options for door monitoring and access control through an integrated micro-switch , offering enhanced security and monitoring capabilities . Similarly , the Antipanic Modular Push Bar has also been tested and certified to BS EN 1125 . As with the Push Pad , there is the option of a micro-switch for door monitoring and access control .
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