ACCESS CONTROL
Easy access How technology is driving change in access control and door entry management
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echnology developments have brought big changes to access control and door entry provision, enabling local authorities and housing associations to manage door entry & access control in a better and more secure way that’s also more convenient for residents. James Gray, Projects Manager at Videx Security, a leading access control and door entry manufacturer which serves councils and associations across the UK, discusses the latest innovations in technology and how this helps local authorities and housing associations to overcome key challenges such as
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tenant fob management and antisocial behaviour issues. James provides his thoughts on what consultants and specifiers need to consider when reviewing social and affordable housing entry and recommends the types of technologies they should implement. Access control and door entry is a huge responsibility, and challenge, for local authorities and housing associations UK wide. For councils, they’re accountable for the security and safety of many public facilities such as leisure centres, libraries as well as residential housing developments which are often large scale and
home to hundreds of people. Housing associations manage affordable rental housing which also means they’re responsible for the appropriate access control management for each individual house or flat. 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 local authorities and housing associations features that enable them to reduce costs and cut their carbon footprints
