We’ve all become more conscious of protecting our space, be it at home or work. From parcel deliveries to meetings with clients, its important to ensure a level of due diligence is considered for the welfare of you and your team. One of the best ways to keep an eye on your property is with an access control system.

What is an access control system?

An access control system is a tool that allows you to see who enters and exits your building. It can take various forms, from key card access control systems, through to multi-door systems and more recently – biometric access.

For those who don’t have concierge services or a receptionist, access control systems have become popular choices, allowing 24-hour coverage.

Let’s look at the benefits of these in more detail.

The benefits of access control systems in the home

For many of us who live in shared access properties and flats, building access control systems can be a worthwhile investment.

Many residential properties opt for key fob or pin code access. This might be for entry to the property, or even the grounds or parking.

This can be beneficial to residents in the following ways:

·        Increases security to your property and assets

·        Allows users to monitor and authorise deliveries in a contactless way

·        Upholds restricted access to the property

·        Allows residents to monitor who is coming and going from the property

·        Offers peace of mind

The benefits of access control systems in businesses

Commercial access control systems allow employees access to a property. This can range from pin codes through to biometric scans for high-security environments.

Here’s a number of benefits in using this:

·        Increases security to your business, 24-hours a day

·        Allows business owners to manage employee access to property (often remotely)

·        Better control in an emergency with the ability to lock entry points if needed

·        Access control systems that are linked to infrastructure may be able to make cost savings by reducing light usage, etc.

Installing an access control system is a worthwhile investment in maintaining the security of your property.