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Access controland door entry management
Technology developments have brought big changes to access control and door entry provision, meaning electrical contractors have a greater choice of solutions when choosing an appropriate entry system, that can manage access effectively. This becomes even more important at a time where technology is driving how the world is currently operating, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
James Gray, projects manager at Videx Security, a leading access control and door entry manufacturer, discusses the latest innovations in technology and what contractors need to consider when choosing an appropriate entry solution, especially during these unprecedented times.
housing associations, GP surgeries, schools and more. This challenge has never been greater in the face of a global pandemic, but technology can help contractors overcome logistical issues faced in light of the social distancing rules which are now the norm across the UK.
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Technology developments have enabled better entry systems, that are far more secure yet also more convenient and easier to manage. For example, with modern intercom and access control systems, remote management and communication is something that offers electricians an opportunity to help their customers - whether that’s a housing association or hospital - to reduce costs and also to limit face to face contact. Their carbon footprint can also be reduced, as access control technology means contractors can manage multiple sites from one place. In choosing an appropriate
system for the varied needs of the buildings they fit systems to, contractors need to opt for a cost-effective solution that can be easily maintained with excellent support from the manufacturer and guarantees that the system and system parts will remain supported for
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ccess control and door entry is a huge responsibility, and challenge, for electrical contractors across the UK, who work on a wide variety of installations for local authorities,
the duration of its expected life cycle. It is also important that the chosen system is flexible to cater for the varying needs of their end users whether this is tenants, teachers or medical staff.
Using technology to our advantage Through advancements in management systems and services, we can gain a much better visual representation of the events and general usage of an intercom entry system and not just its proximity access control. Systems, for example, can now send email alarms or notifications to the administrator or management. We are now able to modify user rights and access levels on the go from a mobile app which enables a much greater control over service and maintenance engineers, such as making sure they have full access when required via an app, rather than arriving to site with the incorrect keys or access fob. Dealing with lost and stolen keys
has never been so easy either. The blocking or deletion of lost fobs and adding a new fob can be carried out in minutes while at the same time removing the cost of sending an engineer to the development to programme new fobs. This greatly reduces the carbon footprint of the whole task, as fobs can now be sent out via post to a secure location for collection. Technology has also overcome the issue where some developments can’t provide a concierge or building manager
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