As part of your building automation system, consider incorporating security and access controls. While some may view these two systems to be separate and distinct, in fact they can work together to make your building not only more secure, but also more comfortable and energy efficient.

The fundamental purpose of security & access control systems is to allow people to enter only the facilities or areas they are allowed to be in. This includes keeping intruders out but also enables facility managers to allow occupants only to enter specific facility areas or floors. Whether using cards, fobs, biometrics, or other personal ID devices, you can gain control of movement into and throughout your commercial or industrial facility, school, healthcare campus, or other buildings.

Moreover, these access control methods can seamlessly integrate with your Building Automation System (BAS). Card swipes or data from other ID types can be leveraged by your BAS to take programmed action. Lights can be turned on, and temperature and airflow adjusted automatically to the preferences of the area occupants. Security & access control, when combined with a Building Automation System, provides security with the added benefits of occupant comfort and convenience, plus more efficient energy use.

Contact CCO today to let us help design a security and access control solution that will work for you.