A case study of an access control system at residential property managed by Brick By Brick, a south London-based charity that provides permanent and temporary housing for people with homeless status.
A cloud-based fob-reader system from the manufacturer Intratone, installed by Delta Security into the charity’s Old Kent Road and Queens Road sites (pictured), and head office, gives control over who has access, for how long and to which properties. Because it is cloud-based, changes made to key fobs are immediate and can be made from anywhere.
Isabelle Gravenstein, General Manager at Brick By Brick, says an aim was to simplify key management, especially when granting access to contractors: “Previously, management was required to escort all contractors onto sites, which could be very inconvenient. Now we know exactly where they are and when, and can control their access accordingly. The new system is simple to use and has made our lives as managers much easier.”
The system has also enabled the charity to police suspected tenant sub-letting, which is not permitted in their contracts: “It is not possible to clone these fobs, so we know there is only one per flat. If a tenant loses a fob, we are able to check that the fob is in fact no longer being used, as well as cancel its functionality.”
Dave Mundy, Operations Manager at the London-based installer Delta Security, says the package includes ten years’ of data, which helps to provide cost transparency: “It means the customer does not have to take out extra data contracts, which, especially for a charity, is extremely useful in providing an upfront cost.”
Anthony Plasse, UK Sales Manager for Intratone, says the cloud-based fob reader system is suitable for multi-tenanted, managed properties: “The system provides best-in-class security, alongside flexibility and ease of use. We are extremely pleased that the installation is serving as a good example of how access control can make life easier for managers and residents alike.”
