Growing urbanization and the advent of digital transformation have fundamentally changed how we interact with our surroundings. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, ensuring the security and efficiency of business has become paramount. Whether it is data security or keeping physical infrastructure secure, it is critical to keep business premises safe.
Nevertheless, traditional lock-and-key mechanisms are no longer sufficient in today’s world, where unauthorized access can lead to theft, vandalism, or even threats to personal safety. Hence, access solutions have emerged as a vital component in meeting a building’s compliance and security needs.
These systems enhance safety, protect valuable assets, and streamline building operations by limiting entry to authorized individuals. Currently valued at US 9.9 billion, the access control market is expected to grow to US 14.9 billion by 2028.
Safe Spaces - The New Normal
As businesses, organizations, and public spaces adapt to the new normal of the post-Covid world, access solutions have undergone significant transformations to address the challenges of remodeled workplaces. For example, contactless technologies such as mobile access credentials, facial recognition, and gesture-based entry have gained popularity.
Yet, old or aging access solutions cannot keep pace with the rapidly evolving business landscape and patch existing or new security gaps. Much of it depends on architects and planners as they need to carefully consider how people will enter, move through, and exit buildings. They need to rethink building management by adopting modern and tech-driven access solutions that contribute to improved operational efficiency within buildings.
Choosing the right access solutions ensures a seamless flow of people while prioritizing safety, functionality, and aesthetics. With a wide array of access solutions available in the market, choosing the right solution can be daunting. Not to forget that each access system has diverse access levels and is built differently to meet different property and security needs.
To simplify the decision-making process, architects should consider these ten critical questions when selecting access solutions for their projects. These questions will guide the selection process and mark some critical factors that make a difference, ensuring the chosen access solution aligns with the project’s goals and requirements.