Security is an essential feature of the services required to manage a commercial building, and just like any other management system, security solutions are becoming increasingly complex, innovative and effective. Access control systems are a good example of that, as they provide multiple solutions and functions and enhance your security in various ways.
An access control system is a mechanism used to control and authorise access to a building. There are different ways of doing this and different levels of sophistication, depending on the needs of the business, but essentially, an access control system has to be designed to suit the individual organisation, and here we will explain what benefits an access control system will bring. This is based on three main factors; security, convenience and professionalism.
Security
First and foremost, an access control system manages the entry and exit of people in a commercial building. It will be centrally positioned at the main access point and everyone seeking to enter the building will have to interact with it. The system can also be linked to internal access points and managed via one central system. So, access control systems will:
- Restrict – Control access to the building and within the building, and restrict this to only authorised people.
- Authorise – Present a simple mechanism through which people can confirm their authorisation status.
Convenience
Access control systems can be designed to meet the practical needs of your people and business.
- Remote access – It is contactless so there doesn’t need to be a permanent security guard physically managing access.
- 24/7 – The system can operate on a 24/7 basis so authorised people can access the building whenever they need to.
- Method of access – You can implement the type of access method that suits your people. This can be a physical means, such as flashing a key fob or a card in front of a sensor. Or it can be inputting a unique PIN code in a keypad. You can also implement a biometric system whereby people present a biometric feature, such as a retina scan, facial recognition or fingerprint. Another option is to have a voice or video entry system, which can be managed by someone internally. You can choose the method that suits your risk status and the practical needs of the workforce.
Professionalism
Installing an access control system improves the standards of professionalism within the business and offers other smart solutions also:
- Audit trail – All movements in and out of the building are recorded and can be monitored. This can be used for security, health & safety and human resources needs.
- Central management – The system can be managed remotely by a single person.
- Integration – An access control system can work in tandem with other smart solutions, such as CCTV, security alarms and fire safety systems.
- Cost effective – The system can operate unmanned, around the clock and requires very little management or maintenance.
Bespoke access control systems from EM-B
Security is an important feature of the facilities management of a business, so it is essential that you are able to tailor a system to your exact needs. At EM-B we are able to match your needs to a suitable access control system to manage your security and provide additional functions to assist the overall management of your building. So check out our range of access control systems today.
