Downer, New Zealand’s leading engineering, infrastructure management and construction services provider, was facing challenges with its on-site work processes. The company's work involves maintaining and renewing vital infrastructure assets, focused on three sectors: transport, utilities and facilities. The company was struggling with manual, paper-based processes that were time-consuming and prone to errors. These processes included permit to dig, automated purchase order, daily job record & timesheets, and photo uploader. The siloed nature of the sites was also an obstacle to data-driven strategies. The company had previously used Microsoft SharePoint, Power Apps and a GIS (Geographic Information System) application with limited success. They needed a solution that could integrate and enhance existing tools and include subcontractors in a variety of public facing processes.

The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme, the largest road construction project in the UK, faced logistical challenges around business processes. The project, a £1.5bn joint venture between Costain, Skanska and Balfour Beatty, had to deal with approval processes that depended on printing out and physically sharing documents for sign-off. With a huge volume of paper in the system, documents inevitably got lost and mistakes were made. The A14 IT Manager was determined to find an automated workflow solution that could remove the dependency on paper-based processes and provide a single source of truth for the project. The solution needed to be built on the SharePoint platform, require no coding skills, and represent excellent value for money.

The Blackpool Teaching Hospitals (BTH) NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of acute and community health services in North of England towns across Lancashire and South Cumbria. A combination of highly distributed departments and multiple processes pose a huge administrative challenge for the 8,000 NHS employees involved in administration. Many departments have bespoke processes that relied on paper trails, email or telephone calls, resulting in frequent delays, particularly when new staff had to familiarize themselves with a mixture of daily and monthly tasks. The decision was taken to move their business processes online with a no code, process automation solution.

AcruxKC, a US non-profit organization, was facing challenges with its voucher scheme for low-income individuals. The process was heavily reliant on paperwork and email correspondence, which was inefficient and time-consuming. Clients had to physically collect their vouchers, which was a barrier for those without transportation or the ability to take time off work. The organization, which employs just nine people and has no IT department, needed a solution that was easy to implement and use, and that could handle different client types confidentially, integrate with their financial software, and be adaptable for future services and client base expansion.

Bouygues Energies & Services, a global leader in digital and industrial transformation, was struggling with slow, paper-based processes that were prone to errors and inefficiencies. These processes were hindering the company's aspiration to become more data-driven. The company was looking for a digitalization solution that could simplify these mundane tasks for employees, while also helping Bouygues become an industry leader in digital transformation. The solution needed to be user-friendly, work well on various devices, and be able to function offline if necessary.

Rimkus, a global leader in engineering and technical consulting, needed to digitalize their processes to improve project oversight, save time, and increase operational efficiency. They had to move away from excessive paperwork that slowed project completion and had potential for mistakes/human error. The company spent three months searching for the best platform to digitalize their Special Inspection Field Reports, which involve a flow used to provide a detailed record of site visits.

The company, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, provides vacuum truck rentals and maintenance to companies and contractors across the United States. The specialist vehicles are used to remove soil, drilling mud, drilling cuttings, cement, and other debris from building sites. The business is focused on providing high-value service to every kind of customer, from small building projects to construction sites of 6,000 people. The Chief Operating Officer was an early mover on digital transformation, recognizing that innovative technology solutions would enable the organization to gain a market lead and be successful at the top end of the rental market. Before he joined the company, there was very little transparency and a lack of quality data. Poor processes between its seven branches made it hard to keep track of trucks. Multiple IT systems had different data sets that were difficult to integrate.

The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation had a dream to build a new $108 million, 473,000 sq ft complex for its K-12 students. The Cherokee Central School is now an all-encompassing campus with three schools, three gyms, an auditorium, community center, sports arena, cafeteria, and an array of state-of-the-art athletic fields. The Cherokee Central School is one of the largest “green” schools east of the Mississippi. The school was designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification, which meant “thinking green” from the project’s start to its finish. It began with determining how the structure would lie on the land and respect its natural surroundings—and many other energy-conscious construction decisions came after that. The buildings have numerous earth-friendly features including passive solar heating, day lighting, and a geothermal system. To conserve water, a system has been established to capture rainwater and add it to the water supply used to flush toilets and irrigate the grounds. 90% of construction waste from the project was recycled. To ensure the complex met its green objectives, the access solutions installed also needed to meet its sustainability requirements while providing reliable safety and security.

The Cira Centre, Philadelphia’s first major office high-rise in more than 10 years, needed solutions that would blend seamlessly with its modern glass exterior while providing the functionality needed for the multi-use, high-traffic building. The entrance hardware selected had to be minimal, yet reliable and secure. The building offers a state-of-the-art office and conference center, a modern restaurant with lounge, and a fitness center. The challenge was to find a solution that would meet all these requirements.

The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center (GEHC) is a 59,000 sq ft demonstration building that includes community meeting spaces, classrooms, historical displays, and a hands-on learning lab for children. The building was designed by architecture firm Lord Aeck Sargent, using locally harvested materials and numerous energy and water saving strategies. The building uses glass extensively, infusing its public spaces with natural light. The architectural hardware throughout the building needed to complement rather than detract from the glass. The challenge was to find a hardware solution that would not only be functional but also aesthetically pleasing and in line with the architect’s LEED-friendly daylighting practices.

Manpower, Inc., one of the world's largest staffing agencies, built its international headquarters in downtown Milwaukee. The company was committed to building green and reflecting its global presence in the design of the building. The design needed to emulate a Euro-style environment, with a main entrance facing the river and a welcoming courtyard. The company's business model also influenced the design, with a focus on comfort over opulence. All aspects of the building's design and construction, including its door hardware, needed to fit within the context of building green, creating an international feel, and providing quality economically.

The InterContinental Boston is a waterfront hotel and residential complex that has become a focal point in the city. Its 22-story blue glass façade curves skyward, mirroring the profile of the sailing boats in the harbor it overlooks. The hotel offers public access to the scenic waterfront. The first three floors of the InterContinental provide a variety of restaurants and conference facilities. On floors 4 through 12, the hotel offers 424 guest rooms and suites. 130 condominiums, ranging from studios to 4-bedroom penthouses, are available as private homes on the upper floors. Given the InterContinental Boston’s function and location, both exterior and interior doorways experience high traffic—residents and hotel guests, conventioners, diners, and strollers enjoying HarborWalk create constant foot traffic day and night. This heavy usage called for extremely durable and reliable door hardware while the luxury setting required pleasing aesthetics to complement and enhance the hotel décor.

Tim Dixon, of Dixon Development LLC, had a vision to create an upscale hotel in downtown Milwaukee that would cater to both business professionals and bikers. He purchased a neglected 100-year old brick warehouse, located near the Harley Davidson Museum, and set out to transform it into the luxurious Iron Horse Hotel. The challenge was to convert the 90,000 sq ft warehouse into a hotel with 100 guest rooms, while preserving the building's original architecture and industrial era charm. The hotel needed to offer state-of-the-art business services in a luxury setting, while also accommodating bikers with amenities such as an onsite bike wash and hooks in every room for hanging up heavy leathers. All modern additions, including the door hardware, had to fit unobtrusively into the renovated space.

The Cira Centre, Philadelphia’s first major office high-rise in more than 10 years, required solutions that would blend seamlessly with its modern glass exterior while providing the functionality needed for the multi-use, high-traffic building. The entrance hardware selected had to be minimal, yet reliable and secure. The building offers a state-of-the-art office and conference center, a modern restaurant with lounge, and a fitness center. The challenge was to find a solution that would meet all these requirements.

Fairview Baptist Church in Greer, South Carolina, had been conducting services in an outdated 40-year-old facility that was neither large enough nor modern enough to meet the needs of the church’s growing congregation. Years of planning finally culminated in a $12 million, 149,000 sq ft campus, which features a worship center seating up to 1,500. With the latest audio/video technology built into the center, services can incorporate organ, piano, orchestra, and praise team instruments—and all of it can be projected onto screens at the front and back. An administration wing flanks the north side of the center; a library, chapel, music suite, and conference areas are to the south. The basement of the worship center houses a 14,200 sq ft fellowship hall with an adjoining kitchen. Durability, ease of use, safety, and security of openings throughout the extensive campus were all high priorities. All door hardware also needed to complement its surrounding design elements.

Edgewood College, an independent liberal arts institution in Madison, Wisconsin, was committed to environmental stewardship and aimed to design a building that was constructed according to green principles. The college's Dominican Hall, a 72,000 sq ft, 4-story residence, was designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) points and was the first college/university residence in Wisconsin to receive Silver Certification. The challenge was to design a building that would sustain itself with renewable energy systems and green materials. All aspects of the design and construction, including door hardware selection, were approached with sustainability in mind.

The Reflections Condominiums, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is the first LEED®-certified residential complex in the state. The two 17-story towers are as sustainable as they are visually stunning, reflecting the sky and surrounding landscape and allowing natural light into 97% of the interior spaces. From the project’s inception, contractor/developer McGough Construction was committed to utilizing green design and practices. The company even maintains its own Bright Green Center of Excellence for promoting sustainable development, construction, and facility management. The Reflections Condominiums embody these principles in numerous ways and are a tribute to the architects’ and builders’ commitment to green. The buildings are located adjacent to Bloomington Central Station, providing residents with convenient access to public transportation. Building systems and components make use of recycled content, and an efficient and sophisticated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system creates an interior climate that’s cleaner than the outside. The building walls and doorways are well sealed and insulated, leading to lower energy costs.

The Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation, a charitable organization supporting non-profits in Central Florida, wanted to create a more positive and collaborative office environment. The 3200 sq ft space chosen by the Foundation for its new offices was adjacent to a building that blocked the sun. Given the space’s orientation and location, the challenge became how to maximize the amount of daylight throughout the entire space. The glass front design of Apple stores influenced the decision to consider glass for the Foundation’s office. The facilities team found a window treatment, Mecho shades, that let in light while obscuring the view from both inside and out.

Twiddy & Company, a vacation rental company, was facing challenges in managing access to their properties. The properties, located on or near the beach, endure more wear and tear than homes located inland. The company needed a solution that could withstand climate extremes and meet ANSI A156.25 requirements for dust, humidity, and salt. Additionally, some of the properties are located in very remote areas, making it difficult and time-consuming to manage access control.

Five Star Beach Properties, a luxury vacation rental company, was looking for a way to streamline their rental process and improve guest check-in experience. The company manages approximately 80 luxury and beachfront properties from Destin to Panama City, Florida and has built a stellar reputation for exceptional service and world-class marketing services. However, they were facing challenges in managing access to these properties in a secure and efficient manner. Traditional keys and cards were proving to be time-consuming and posed security risks. The company needed a solution that would not only simplify guest check-in but also provide real-time notifications and alerts for better management of the properties.

The Champlain Student Association (CSA) at Champlain College Saint-Lambert faced a challenge with their existing access control system. The system, which was installed in 2003, used Kaba Solitaire 850 Locks and magnetic stripe card credentials for students to gain access to rooms. However, after a renovation project at the college, some of the locks were damaged or removed, reducing the number of functioning locks. The CSA needed a solution that would allow them to repair and upgrade their existing locks, while also expanding their access control capabilities and streamlining operations.

Osceola County School District, located in Florida, is one of the largest land masses in the state. The district is home to a diverse population, with nearly half of its residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The district's main goal is to outperform all other districts in Florida, a goal that is continually being met as the district consistently improves and exceeds every milestone. However, the district faces significant challenges due to its socio-economic status. Approximately 70% of the students receive free or reduced lunches, and the district has identified between 3,000-4,000 Families in Transition (FIT) or homeless students. This adds a layer of complexity to the district's operations, as it must ensure these students' basic needs are met before focusing on improving academic performance.

The Salem Chapel Volunteer Fire Department had two main entrances on either side of the building. Only one of the two doors had a keyless lock on it — back in 1988, they installed a Simplex mechanical pushbutton lock on the right-side door. Kaba Simplex locks provide one code for all users, and Salem Chapel employed the same initial, common code for ten years. Everybody who came here knew the code for the station; it never varied. Recently, after a few members left the department, they decided to change the code; it was at that point that the lock stopped working.

Bridgford Foods, a food processing company, needed to enhance its security measures at its Statesville, NC facility. The company wanted to control the access of everyone who enters the building, including visitors, suppliers, employees, and service personnel, as part of its food defense strategy. The company had installed standalone, Kaba E-Plex 5700 Locks on two perimeter doors to enable access into the main building. However, the company wanted to extend its access control capabilities to ensure tighter control of who enters the building and protect against potential threats to its food supply.

EdR, a leading developer, owner, and manager of high-quality collegiate housing communities, was facing the challenge of outdated housing that could not meet the needs of a 'wired' generation. With enrollments increasing at a greater pace, university leaders realized the need for new construction of privatized developments and repurposing of school-owned facilities. EdR was aware of the benefits that electronic locks would provide when dealing with key control, and saw them as a perfect fit for student housing projects. However, locks using mechanical keys needed to be physically changed at each semester turn, which was a significant operational challenge.

Galloway Ridge, a senior living community in North Carolina, was looking to enhance the security of its housing units during the construction of Phase II of its facilities. The management wanted an access control system with advanced technology to resolve key control and security issues. They were particularly interested in a system that could provide an audit trail capability, potential maintenance cost reductions, and credential options, as well as convenience for the residents. However, a significant challenge was that the new system needed to interface with Galloway Ridge’s existing perimeter door system.

Desmeules Chrysler Dodge Jeep, a large automobile dealership in Quebec, was struggling with after-hours theft. The dealership spans across several buildings including a main two-story showroom with administrative offices, a parts and service center, and a second showroom for the Fiat models. Despite its impressive facilities, the dealership was unable to prevent break-ins, which disrupted business operations and made employees feel unsafe.

Starbucks had been facing issues with securing their restrooms for use by employees and customers. In many locations, the restrooms were being used by non-customers and the homeless for inappropriate activities. The keys for the mechanical keyed restroom locks were often lost or stolen, which required the cylinders to be rekeyed or the locks replaced, as well as any repairs that may have been required for the bathrooms. This made providing a safe and secure restroom facility an expensive and inconvenient proposition for Starbucks in many locations. A couple of years ago, Alarm Locks DL4100 privacy cylindrical lockset was introduced as a solution. However, it did not resolve the issues or provide cost savings to Starbucks due to installation time, visibility issues with the privacy button, and product failure and operator error.

The Detroit Marriott, a 73-story luxury hotel with 1,300 rooms and suites, required an upgrade to its electronic access system from 1992 to meet the demanding security requirements of a luxury hotel in an international metropolis. The management was looking for the newest version of electronic locks with automatic deadbolt that provided a high level of security and were easy to use for guests and staff. The system needed to include central retrieval of access rights and lock data, multiple-keying plans, and all the Windows-based system applications. The hotel also wanted to optimize its energy use on a lasting basis by controlling the temperature in the individual rooms on a centralized basis.

The University of Southampton, one of the largest campuses in the UK, was looking to consolidate all access solutions, new installations, and service maintenance programs with one company. The high-traffic campus required systems and access solutions that work efficiently, safely, and remain compliant with building regulations. Faulty access solutions could affect the entire operation of a building and its overall security. The university's complex campus is spread across the city, making it crucial to have a single supplier familiar with the site requirements.