Commercial Access Control Systems
Access control fails quietly until the day it fails loudly — a reader that stops writing to the audit log, a fail-safe door that has quietly become fail-secure, a leaver whose fob still opens the plant room.
- Single-Source Model
- Direct engineering accountability
- Statutory Governance
- Digital audit certification in CAFM
- UK Nationwide
- Mobile technical fleet dispatch
What we install and maintain
Preserving asset lifespan, tenant safety, and statutory compliance through direct engineering delivery.
Access control is rarely a single product. Most commercial estates run several generations of hardware at once, and the maintenance problem is usually integration rather than any one device.
On-Site Asset Auditing & Technical Governance
EntireFM On-Site Engineering OperationsSpecialist Commercial Access Control Systems Capabilities
Delivering comprehensive asset care, statutory testing, and preventative maintenance.
Installation and upgrade
New systems and staged replacement of ageing hardware without losing site security during changeover.
Planned maintenance
Scheduled testing of readers, locks, power supplies, batteries and fire interfaces.
Reactive repair
Response to lock, reader, controller and power failures, including doors failing insecure.
Fire interface testing
Verification that every locked escape route door releases on alarm activation.
Plant & Assets Maintained
Comprehensive maintenance regimes tailored to commercial building services.
Primary Building Plant
Core Hard FM Assets- Main Switchgear & Distribution Boards
- Commercial Boilers & Circulation Pumps
- Air Handling Units (AHUs) & Ductwork
- VRV / VRF Air Conditioning Plant
- Emergency Battery Lighting Arrays
Compliance & Safety Systems
Statutory Certification- Periodic Electrical Inspection (EICR)
- Gas Safety CP12 Plant Inspections
- Fire Alarm Panels & Smoke Vents
- Water Hygiene & Legionella Monitoring
- Refrigerant F-Gas Log Records
Fabric & Building Access
Envelope & Automation- Automated Security Gates & Turnstiles
- Access Control Keycards & Intercoms
- Fire Doors & Intumescent Seals
- Roof Gutters & Surface Drainage Pumps
- Commercial External Lighting
Our 5-Stage Contract Delivery Process
A structured, transparent operational roadmap from asset survey to live digital governance.
Site Survey & Asset Audit
Comprehensive physical review of all mechanical, electrical, or fabric assets, recording condition, serials, and statutory status.
Scope & SLA Engineering
Developing tailored SFG20 maintenance regimes, emergency response bands, and contract milestones for your estate.
Mobilisation & Tagging
Digital QR tagging of all plant assets, CAFM system onboarding, and engineer handover with dedicated contract managers.
Proactive & Reactive Delivery
Execution of scheduled PPM routines alongside 24/7 technical helpdesk dispatch for urgent repairs and breakdowns.
Reporting & Governance
Monthly statutory compliance certification, SLA performance tracking, and strategic capital replacement recommendations.
Planned Preventative Care vs Emergency Breakdown
Protecting asset life through scheduled maintenance while maintaining 24/7 emergency repair support.
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Scheduled routines to prevent downtime and protect asset longevity
Reactive Engineering & Emergency Cover
Swift technical triage and rapid engineer dispatch when issues arise
Sectors & Environments We Support
Delivering robust services across corporate offices, industrial manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
Commercial Offices & Corporate Real Estate
High-rise office buildings, business parks, and corporate headquarters requiring zero downtime and high tenant satisfaction.
Industrial & Heavy Manufacturing
Engineering plants, automated assembly lines, and production facilities operating under strict health, safety, and PPM regimes.
Logistics Hubs & Distribution Centres
High-bay regional distribution hubs, 24/7 fulfillment warehouses, and transport depot infrastructure.
Retail Parks & Shopping Destinations
High-footfall shopping centres, supermarket chains, and out-of-town retail parks needing reliable public-facing systems.
Education & Multi-Building Campuses
Universities, colleges, and schools requiring scheduled maintenance coordinated around term times and exam periods.
Multi-Site Portfolio Estates
Nationwide institutional property portfolios and managing agents requiring centralised account governance and CAFM reporting.
Real-Time CAFM & Digital Compliance Reporting
Every inspection, test certificate, and reactive work order is archived in EntireCAFM.
Digital QR Asset Tagging
Physical barcode/QR scanning at each plant asset ensures engineers physically attend equipment and records precise visit timestamps.
Audit-Ready Digital Certificates
EICR reports, Gas Safety CP12s, F-Gas logs, and emergency lighting certificates are instantly archived and searchable by site.
Live Work Order Triage
Track reactive requests in real-time from initial helpdesk logging through mobile technician dispatch to photographic completion proof.
Monthly Estate Performance Analytics
Automated executive dashboards detailing SLA adherence, first-time fix ratios, statutory compliance percentage, and asset health.
- ResponseOut-of-hours cover
- ComplianceStatutory testing & records
- EstatesCommercial & industrial
- ScopeHard & soft services
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common inquiries regarding contract scopes, SLAs, compliance audits, and onboarding.
Typically twice a year for a commercial system, with the fire interface tested at least as often as the fire alarm. Frequency should follow risk and usage — a high-traffic entrance and a rarely used plant room door do not need the same interval.
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Request a Proposal for Commercial Access Control Systems
Consult with our engineering directors. We provide comprehensive asset dilapidation surveys, PPM contract pricing, and bespoke SLA proposals.
Direct line to technical operations directors and central dispatch.
Tender documents, RFQ schedules, and bespoke contract specifications.
Tell Us About Your Requirement
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