Access Control

Secure, keyless entry for modern workplaces

Keys get lost, staff change, and restricted areas need better control than a basic lock can provide. A professional commercial access control system gives you secure, trackable, and manageable entry across your building — improving security while keeping access simple for staff.

We design and install access control solutions for offices, commercial buildings, retail, hospitality, and facilities that need reliable entry management, clean installation, and long-term support.

What is commercial access control?

Access control is the system that manages who can enter, where they can go, and when — without relying on physical keys.

Depending on your site and security requirements, access control can include:

  • Keyless door entry via approved credentials (cards, fobs, mobile, keypad, or biometrics where required)

  • Permissions by user, team, time, and area

  • Audit visibility and event logs (policy and system dependent)

  • Door hardware integration (electronic locks, strikes, maglocks, door position sensors)

  • Integration with CCTV, alarms, or reception workflows where appropriate

  • Visitor and contractor access workflows (optional)

Where access control makes the biggest difference

Offices and workplaces

Control access to floors, suites, server rooms, comms rooms, and storage areas.

Multi-tenant and mixed-use buildings

Manage access by tenancy, shared spaces, and time-based rules.

Retail and hospitality

Secure back-of-house areas, stockrooms, office spaces, and delivery doors.

Education and facilities

Control staff-only areas, after-hours access, and high-value or restricted locations.

Key benefits

Better security without complexity

Control access to sensitive areas and reduce the risk of lost or copied keys.

Easy staff onboarding and offboarding

Add, change, or remove access quickly — no rekeying required.

Time-based access rules

et permissions for after-hours access, weekend rules, and restricted time windows.

Visibility and accountability

Access events can provide useful audit visibility for security and operations (system dependent).

Scalable across more doors and sites

Start small and grow the system as your building and needs evolve.

Integration with your wider security system

Access control becomes even more powerful when integrated with:

  • CCTV: verify entry events visually where required

  • Alarms: align access states with security modes (policy dependent)

  • Intercom: manage reception and visitor entry workflows

  • Networking: secure infrastructure and device management readiness

We coordinate with IT and security stakeholders to ensure the solution is robust and compliant.

Our approach

  1. Discovery and risk review

    We identify key doors, restricted areas, and operational needs.

  2. System design

    Credential type, door hardware, permissions model, and integration requirements.

  3. Installation

    Clean cabling, tidy hardware fit-off, and professional finishing.

  4. Configuration and testing

    User groups, schedules, door behaviour, and fail-safe rules as required.

  5. Handover and support

    Admin training, documentation, and ongoing support options.

FAQ

  • What’s the difference between access control and a standard alarm system?

    An alarm system focuses on intrusion detection and alerting. Access control manages who can enter specific doors and areas, with permissions and controlled entry methods.

  • Can access control replace physical keys completely?

    Often, yes for many doors. Some sites may keep mechanical override options depending on safety and operational requirements.

  • What credential types can we use?

    Common options include cards, fobs, keypads, and mobile access. The best choice depends on security requirements, user convenience, and door types.

  • Can we restrict access by time and user group?

    Yes. Access can be set by department, role, or individual, with time-based rules such as after-hours and weekend access.

  • Can it integrate with CCTV or alarms?

    Yes, in many cases. Integration depends on the platforms in place and your security policies.

  • What happens during a power outage?

    Door behaviour can be designed to meet safety and compliance requirements (fail-safe vs fail-secure), depending on the door location and building needs. We design this carefully as part of the system plan.

  • Do you provide ongoing support?

    Yes. We can support ongoing changes (staff access updates), system maintenance, expansions, and troubleshooting.