Access Control Systems in Miami

Improve the safety of your property, data and more with access control systems in Miami

No matter the size of your business or facility, security it most likely one of your top concerns. Business and property owners need to ensure their building’s occupants, data and equipment are safe and secure at all times, and an access control system is one way to do this. Advanced Control Corporation has helped successfully implement countless access control systems in Miami for commercial building’s and housing properties of all sizes. An access control system does exactly what the name implies – it restricts and control access to a particular resource or area. When you install one of these systems in your building, or combine it with a building automation system, you can monitor, control and allow a specific user to a certain resource or area.  In addition to extra security, you will also get archived data in return in order to keep track of who had access to which room or resource in the past.

You may be curious if your business can benefit from an access control system. Considering some of the following questions may help you decide: Do employees have different privileges as far as resources and specific areas? Do certain floors or areas need to be restricted depending on the day or hour? Would an archive of entry data be helpful, so you can keep an account of who used which resource and when? If someone steals or loses an entrance key, could your business be threatened?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it may be time to implement an access control system in your facility. At Advanced Control, we specialize in access control systems in South Florida and have helped a variety of businesses increase their security through the addition of one. From hospitals and senior housing units to industrial complexes, financial firms and more, access control systems offer benefits to any type of business.

For structures such as multi-housing rental properties, hospitals, condominiums and more, you most likely have certain floors and areas that should not be occupied by everyone who enters the property. Senior housing facilities and rehabilitation centers often use access control system measures to allow access to specific employees who are licensed to handle medication. Large corporations typically employ access control measures to limit access to their data areas within their property. These examples show how an access control system can benefit just about any type of facility or structure.

When you partner with us, we work alongside your company to develop an access control system that works with your specific needs and goals. Our skilled team representatives will analyze your facility to uncover any weak points and develop a plan that will not only increase your security, but will allow for different levels of access throughout the structure. Many of our clients combine an access control system with one of our building automation systems, in order to have full control over every area and system within their structure.

Contact Advanced Control Corporation today at 954-491-6660 to develop your customized access control solution. Whether you want a stand-alone access control system or one that integrates with a video surveillance system or building automation system, we will design the right system to match your needs.

Smoke Evacuation Systems

Increase the safety of your building with smoke evacuation systems from Advanced Control Corp.

Smoke evacuation systems are an integral part of any business, regardless of its size. Not only can they increase the safety of your building’s occupants, but these systems can also help you maintain the integrity of your property and equipment. At Advanced Control, smoke control systems are available as part of the building automation systems we offer. Smoke evacuation systems are designed to slow down or prevent the movement of smoke into exit areas or other “safe zones” within your building. Many buildings such as high-rises, hospitals, and atrium covered shopping centers are required by state law and building fire codes to implement smoke evacuation and control systems within their structure, however businesses of any size can benefit from a smoke control system.

Over the years, smoke evacuation technology has advanced. In the past, these systems were built just to ventilate affected areas, but today they prevent smoke from spreading to other areas of the structure and can restore the originally affected area back to a safe zone. Smoke control systems can be seamlessly integrated into your building automation system and will utilize your HVAC system to redirect smoke from affected areas during a fire.

You may be wondering how smoke is managed and redirected when a fire occurs in a building. Several management methods can be applied, such as fans and dampers which can control air pressure and manipulate or move smoke to a different area. Airflow methods use fans to shutdown any airflow into unaffected areas; pressurization methods instruct a system to maintain different pressures between where the incident occurred vs. surrounding areas, and includes using doors and dampers to seal off specific zones; and exhaust methods use exhaust fans to remove smoke and passive containment measures such as fire barriers, fire doors, partitions, etc.

A common question regarding smoke evacuation is why a smoke control system is needed. For starters, these systems can extend the timeframe for building occupants to exit the structure safely. In addition, they contribute to the protection of your property and equipment, can assist emergency response workers and also play a large role in post-fire smoke removal.

While a building automation system will help you improve the effectiveness and operation of many systems in your structure, the most important aspect of these systems is the ability to protect people within your building. Our smoke evacuation systems can help save lives during fire emergencies, help maintain a clear path for occupants to exit the building and can significantly reduce the damage of property, data and equipment caused by smoke.

Offer the inhabitants of your building the safest environment possible with a building automation and smoke evacuation system from Advanced Control. We have been helping clients throughout Florida since 1987 in the areas of energy management, building automation, CCTV, smoke control, life systems integration and more.

Call Advanced Control Corporation today at 954-491-6660 and let us help you design the ideal smoke control system that will make your structure and its occupants as safe as possible.

How a Building Automation System Can Help Your Business

Learn how a building automation system can help you lower costs and increase efficiency

Business and property owners who run small, mid-sized and even large structures are always researching ways to make their property run more efficiently and at a lower cost. One way to accomplish these goals is through the installation of a Building Automation System or BAS. You may be wondering how a Building Automation System can help you? Simply put, a BAS will help you control and manage all electrical and mechanical systems within your building from one centralized location. It will also allow for a more overall cohesive and simplified management process. You and your personnel team will have instant access to systems such as temperature, lighting, HVAC, air quality, security, video surveillance and more through a graphical touch-screen interface or remotely via an Internet connection and your laptop or cell phone. This powerful system allows for scalability, simplicity and better communication between all systems within your structure. In turn you receive better efficiency, performance and lower operating costs. In fact, many companies pay an average of 15 percent less for their annual operating and utility costs.  

One area of utmost importance to many of our clients is the ability to complete accurate utility monitoring. Inefficient utilities can drastically affect the overall health of an operation. At Advanced Control, we offer our clients numerous tools that help them better monitor their utility usage. These tools can help you increase the performance of your building and lower expenses at the same time. Utility monitoring typically involves metering, sub-metering and dashboard implementation.

Metering involves energy management software that can help you monitor and manage power in one building or numerous buildings. This software will analyze and translate data, which will then be evaluated and turned into a detailed plan regarding changes that can be made and how you can begin saving money right away. Sub-metering is ideal for clients who are leasing out multiple structures and who need accurate measurements of how much energy each individual occupant is consuming. This type of system can also be used within commercial or industrial properties that need specific energy consumption measurements for individual departments within the building. All of these options can be easily read and analyzed via our utility monitoring dashboards with interactive displays and graphics. These dashboards allow you and your team to see real-time energy usage and areas that can be fine-tuned in order to reduce consumption.

Another popular energy saving solution for many of our customers is our small building energy management systems. These systems are ideal for small and mid-sized businesses that want to conserve energy and decrease energy waste. Structures and properties ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 square feet can benefit from these systems. Simple software navigation and a wide variety of programming tools help our clients eliminate waste and lower their annual energy and operational costs.

Let our energy savings solutions improve the performance and efficiency of your building. If you are interested in learning how a building automation system can help you, speak to one of our experienced and skilled representatives who can visit your physical location to learn more about your needs.

Call Advanced Control Corporation at 954-491-6660 get more information on building automation systems, utility monitoring and security automation solutions for your business.

Small Building Energy Management Solutions

Upgrade your small or mid-sized business with small building energy management solutions from Advanced

If you are a small or mid-sized business owner who is concerned about wasting and misusing energy within your structure, your concerns are valid. Many people do not realize that even small businesses can run into problems regarding energy misuse and inefficiencies in numerous areas of their structure At Advanced Control Corp, we have helped countless small and mid-sized companies ranging from 25,000 square feet up to 100,000 square feet upgrade their property in order for it to run at optimal efficiency, thanks to a variety of small building energy management solutions.

With our building automation system options, you and your personnel team will have access to accurate measurements of real time power usage, in addition to easy to use software that allows you to schedule, monitor and control every area of your structure. Through a system of intricate networks and simple graphic interfaces, you can access each system in your building onsite or remotely through an Internet connection. Monitoring temperature, lighting, heating, air qualit, security, and HVAC is not only easier than ever before but having greater scheduling and control over each system can help you lower some of your energy costs. In fact, many business owners see a major decrease in energy costs through just the implementation of scheduling systems that control lighting and temperature. Also, in typical commercial buildings that install an energy management system, annual operating and utility costs decrease by as much as 15 percent! Imagine how this savings can be applied to other areas within your business or industrial practice.

One of our most popular small building energy management solutions is utility monitoring. From retail structures and commercial businesses to medical facilities, hospitals and medical rehabilitation developments, keeping utilities operating at optimal levels is crucial to effectively running your business. Through metering, sub-metering and utility monitoring dashboards, Advanced Control can help you eliminate wasted energy and increase the performance of your systems. These same tools can be implemented even for businesses that have more than one location, and for those spread out across the country. Imagine being able to access utility systems in remote locations with the touch of your finger. All of this and more is possible with utility monitoring tools from Advanced.

No matter which type of energy management solution you choose, all of our options are crafted to work in unison with your current operation and equipment. In addition, all of our solutions are scalable, meaning they will work with your current business structure and can grow along with your company over time.

Let our solutions improve your small or mid-sized business in terms of efficiency and connectivity, allowing all of your building’s systems to communicate and work together in an easier and more comprehensive manner. Upgrade today to transform your structure into a more intelligent building and one that is more cost effective.

Learn more about which small building energy management solutions would be right for your business by calling Advanced Control Corporation at 954-491-6660.

Energy Management Systems Integration

Increase sustainability and decrease energy waste with energy management systems integration

Buildings of all size run the potential risk of wasting energy, which is why proper energy management systems integration are a must for property owners and managers. While a common myth is that larger buildings run into more energy issues, this is simply not the case. Even small and mid-size structures can have energy waste and misuse. Luckily, Advanced Control Corporation has an abundance of energy management systems integration that can help you eliminate waste and lower your property’s overall energy costs.

Our energy management systems can help you and your personnel team have greater control over each system, eliminate wasted energy and see an accurate assessment of your energy use in real time. Our systems consist of both wireless and remote access, with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to monitor, manage and control each area inside and outside of your property. Each energy management system includes simple software navigation and easy programming tools. Property systems that can be controlled include lighting, temperature, HVAC, security, access control, elevator access, ventilation and more.

In addition to having greater control over these systems, you will also reap the benefit of saving money. In a typical building outfitted with an energy management solution, property owners can see an average savings of up to 15 percent in annual operating costs. Another benefit of these energy systems includes transforming and upgrading your building to a “green” or “intelligent” building.

By partnering with Advanced Control Corporation, thousands of properties across South Florida have become more energy effective and simpler to operate. They are able to have greater control over each system in their property and see an accurate real-time reading of the energy consumption that is taking place. Systems can easily communicate with one another and building owners are alerted to any breakdowns or malfunctions immediately, before larger problems erupt.

Is it time to upgrade your facility or even turn your property into a certified “green” structure? Advanced Control Corporation offers numerous energy management and building management systems for small, mid-size and large structures. From housing and hospitals to commercial and industrial business properties, now there is a simpler way to manage all areas of your building and organize data in a unified location.

Provide your occupants with ideal air quality, comfortable temperatures, a secure environment, and proper access into the areas they need to interact with. Energy management systems will not only save you money but they will increase the comfort of your occupants, which could lead to greater productivity.

We have worked with clients to implement all types of energy management systems integration since 1987, before going “green” was even popular. Contact Advanced Control today at 954-491-6660 and speak with an experienced team member who is excited to share which energy management systems integration would provide you the greatest energy savings and would work best for your structure.

Security Automation Integration

Secure valuable data and equipment with security automation solutions from Advanced Control.

In today’s world, safety is a top concern for business and property owners. With a large percentage of commercial buildings being public spaces such as hospitals, malls, theaters, hotels and more, securing the occupants, data and equipment within a structure is a top priority. Both visitors and occupants can freely roam in these types of public spaces, highlighting the need to maximize security and decrease the possibility for criminal activity. Luckily, implementing these security needs are easy thanks to a wide range of security automation integration solutions from Advanced Control Corporation. Our solutions range from elevator access options, comprehensive security camera and recording solutions, thermal imaging products, access control systems and more. With all of these solutions easily accessible, now is the time to increase the safety of your property.

Visitors to a public space or occupants within a structure want to feel they are safe and in good hands should a security issue arise. In fact, safety is such an important issue today that it is one of the most widely researched topics by property owners and managers of public spaces. At Advanced Control, we understand your desire to keep your structure, its occupants and its data/equipment as safe as possible. Let us partner with you and review your structure’s current safety plan and security system in order to determine if any inefficiencies are occurring and which security solutions would upgrade your property. Here are just a few of our available security automation integration solutions that can help you deliver optimal security to those in your structure:

• Access Control – Implementing access control solutions are an imperative part of a structure’s security and safety. Many properties contain floors or specific areas that are not to be inhabited by every person within the structure. With access control cards, you can control who enters which area on the premises and will also have real-time access to a data archive detailing who used which resource at what time.
• CCTV – CCTV, also known as Closed Circuit Television, is a technology originally created to increase bank security. Today, CCTV and recording is used in countless structures across the globe. Signals and images from cameras are transmitted to monitors in order to be reviewed by your personnel team, security manager, etc. All images and recordings are dated, archived, etc. and are admissible in a court of law should it be needed. Ask one of our knowledgeable representatives about our Thermal Imaging, License Plate Capture, Pan/Tilt/Zoom options and more!

Upgrading the security and safety in your structure can be easier and more affordable than you think. Our customizable security automation integration solutions are cost-effective and designed to work for your property’s specific safety needs. Since 1987, we have formed a solid reputation as leaders in security automation solutions and building automation systems and have successfully implemented these systems to thousands of Florida customers.

Contact Advanced Control at 954-491-6660 to learn more about how security automation solutions can transform your security plan and overall safety.

Building Automation System Integration

Run your building more efficiently and for less with building automation system integration

Business owners and managers are always on the lookout for services and products that can help their business run smoother and for less money, all while increasing efficiency. One way many businesses have been able to do this is by taking advantage of building automation system integration options. By allowing systems to better communicate with one another in a specific location, productivity increases as well as safety and efficiency. Systems work in a more cohesive manner and business owners often see a decrease in overall operating and utility costs. In fact, in most cases, these costs can decrease by as much as 15 percent annually, allowing you to save that money or spend it in other business areas.

Our building automation solutions are built to work in unison with existing equipment and building systems, including temperature, lighting, HVAC, security systems, access control and more. With building automation system integration you and your personnel team have instant access to controlling, managing, archiving, scheduling and resetting every system on the premises. You can do this via an onsite interface or remotely via an internet connection and a laptop or cell phone.

Here is a small sampling of how a building automation system or BAS can help you:

1. Scheduling – Lower stress and utility bills with on demand scheduling. When implementing a scheduling system for a structure’s temperature, lighting and more, owners typically see a dramatic decrease in utility costs. Imagine the space that is being lit and heated or cooled in your structure regularly but is not being used at all times. Studies show a typical building can see a savings of up to $.40 per square feet! Property owners and managers also appreciate that an area within the property can be scheduled remotely, ideal for impromptu trips to the facility during nonworking hours.
2. Increase security – With top tier access control, elevator access and security systems all integrated into your building automation system, your building’s security can be brought to optimal levels. In addition, security issues can be categorized as low, medium, high and critical. Last, these systems keep a detailed log allowing you instant knowledge of who was accessing which area during what time.
3. Improved comfort – With better control over air quality, temperature and lighting, many business owners report increased comfort of occupants and often times, increased productivity.

If the thought of having instant control and access to every system within your structure appeals to you, contact Advanced Control to learn more about building automation system integration. Through one main interface located onsite, an interlinked network will allow all of your systems to cohesively communicate and work at optimal levels. Going “green” and upgrading to an intelligent building has never been easier!

Learn more about Building automation system integration and how it can take your building an intelligent level today by calling Advanced Control Corporation at 954-491-6660.

Security Automation Solutions

Security automation solutions can improve occupant safety, secure valuable equipment

Today’s commercial buildings comprise a variety of public spaces and open environments. Occupants and visitors can enter and roam freely in many malls, hospitals, theaters and more. Though each structure offers its own benefits to society, property managers and owners are always on the lookout for ways to make the structure and those in it more secure. Security automation solutions from Advanced Control may decrease these public settings from being a target for criminal activity. With access control systems, elevator access solutions, comprehensive security camera options and more, there is no better time than the present to improve the overall safety of your property.          

It seems security is one of the most spoken about and researched topics among property owners and also the general public. People want to feel safe when they are in public spaces and are more likely to continue visiting a location if they feel it is secure. Property owner’s want to make sure their structure’s equipment, data and its occupants are also safe. When you partner with Advanced Control, we will review your property’s current safety plan and its systems to determine where any inefficiencies may be occurring and how you can upgrade your current system to deliver better security measures. Here is a quick overview of some of the solutions we recommend:

1. Elevator Access Control: Implementing an elevator access system is a necessity if you operate and own a multi-tenant or mixed-used facility. These structure types often contain areas and floors that are not appropriate for every type of occupant. By adding this type of security automation solution, you can determine who enters which area through elevator access card, which can be programmed to work for preset floors.
2. Access Control Solutions: Similar to elevator access solutions, access control systems are a crucial part of a building’s overall security plan. When you need to secure digital, logical or physical resources, access control systems allow or deny an occupant to have entry into a certain area or to gain access to a specific resource. These solutions also archive access data, giving you a full report on who entered which area or used a resource at a given time.
3. CCTV – CCTV, or Closed Circuit Television, was originally created to improve bank security, but is today used in hundreds of thousands of commercial buildings throughout the world. This technology works by transmitting signals and images from a camera to monitors located in a different location. You and your security team will have instant access to all cameras located inside and outside of your structure through these monitors. In addition, many of today’s industrial structures used CCTV in areas or on floors that are not suitable for humans yet still need to be monitored. For outdoor parking or parking garage spaces, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, Thermal Imaging and License Plate Capture options are some of our most popular CCTV solutions.

If you are looking to upgrade your property’s overall security, speak to someone at Advanced Control to learn more about our cost-effective and customizable security automation solutions. We have built a solid reputation as the leaders in Florida for security and building automation systems.

Speak to a representative today by calling Advanced Control at 954-491-6660 and begin the process of implementing a top-tier security automation solution for your property!

Energy Management Solutions

Increase efficiency, save money with energy management systems from Advanced

Most occupants and visitors of a building spend little time thinking about all of the systems and inner workings that create a safe and comfortable building environment. For building owners and managers however, building systems, their efficiency and saving energy and money are aspects always being considered. Over the years, many building owners throughout Florida have contemplated upgrading their property in order to make it more energy efficient and in some cases, certifying it as a “green” structure. With energy management solutions from Advanced, many of these property owners have successfully implemented our building automation systems, transforming their property into an intelligent structure.

From hospitals and high-rise condominiums to schools, industrial properties and commercial businesses, the need for a cohesive and efficient management system is critical in order to operate smoothly and at low cost. Energy management solutions help property owners and personnel teams monitor and control all mechanical and electrical systems, air quality control levels, temperatures, lighting, security, access and more. These systems consist of centralized, interlinked networks containing software and hardware that manage and schedule each system from one centralized onsite location. When systems need to be monitored or reset when not onsite, those with access can log into the system remotely with an Internet connection and their mobile or laptop.

Now that you are up to speed on how an energy management solution works, you may want to know more about its benefits. Here is a quick overview of just a fraction of benefits available:

1. Increased monetary savings – Because energy management solutions give you greater control over your building’s systems and help the structure run more efficiently overall, monetary savings begin to take place. For instance, a typical commercial structure that installs an energy management system saves up to 15% of its annual operating costs. Depending on square footage, this can break down to anywhere from $.25 to $.40 per square foot.
2. Simplify operations – Your energy management solution will control all of your systems in one location, offering you and your team real-time displays and simplification of equipment and system management. The network will also alert your team when an area or piece of equipment is experiencing an issue. This can help you save money in the long run by having the opportunity to deal with a breakdown sooner rather than later.
3. Happier occupants – In many studies, increased comfort is linked to increase in production. With an energy management system, you can increase occupants or employee comfort through better-controlled air quality, temperature, lighting and security. In addition, your system can shut off certain controls and systems when the area is not occupied, saving you money.

Since 1987, Advanced Control Corporation has built a solid reputation as South Florida’s leader in building automation solutions. We look forward to partnering with you, visiting your property and helping you design and implement an energy management system that would work for your specific needs.

Contact Advanced Control today at 954-491-6660 and let us transform your structure into an intelligent structure with top-tier energy management solutions.