Elevator Security Systems

Enhance security and protect data with elevator security systems from Advanced Control

Every business manager and property owner knows the importance of having a fully integrated security automation system in all their buildings. These systems may encompass elevator security, access control, video surveillance and more. Being able to monitor and access control of entire buildings is necessary to manage a business effectively. Losing important data and compromising your IT capability can cause lots of problems for you and your business. There is also the risk of employee tampering and theft when systems are not secured properly. Open protocols may benefit system integration, but this too poses another security risk. Advanced Control Corporation (ACC) is an industry leader with the knowledge and experience to assess the needs of your company when it comes to elevator security systems, access control and more.

Your business may require that specific areas be restricted by unauthorized personnel and visitors. A security system with elevator access control would prohibit unauthorized people from entering restricted floors. By utilizing elevator access control, people would use a card that allows them access to allowable areas only, and this helps to keep your facility secure. High-rise and multi-tenant structures should have a security automation system in lobbies and elevators to control and protect the inhabitants of the building. Elevator access control will also reduce the risk of criminal activity, damage to the structure, and control undesirable transient traffic. At Advanced Control, our elevator security system features include:

1. Floor access that can be controlled by the system administrator who regulates what floors a card holder is allowed on.
2. You can opt for a singular control operation or integrate it into the building’s automation system and video surveillance system.
3. Control elevator and floor access for the entire facility through a security system that allows for expansion and adaptation.

Advanced Control will analyze your existing structure and design and implement an access control elevator security system to best suit your business needs and requirements. If you are planning to erect a new structure, our team of experts can assist you in developing an intelligent elevator access control system plus much more.

Elevator security systems and access control systems allow you to permit or deny anyone the use of any particular resource on your business property. By utilizing access control technology you are able to efficiently streamline your business operation with a cost-effective solution. These technologies will safe-guard your physical, logistical and digital resources, and give you peace of mind knowing that your business is being adequately protected. Security automation systems also provide safety and comfort to all inhabitants within the structure. Advanced Control can also include closed-circuit television (CCTV) into your buildings security system. The intelligent technology of CCTV allows the transmission of video camera signals to reach specified monitors in a centralized location. Operator personnel will be able to monitor and record television images for an array of purposes, such as safety, surveillance and security issues. We are a leader of closed-circuit surveillance systems, and can offer you an extensive selection of security camera systems that serve your needs. CCTV is unlike broadcast television because signals are privately transmitted only to authorized monitors. CCTV technology can be used for personal, private or commercial purposes to improve the security of your facility.

With a wide variety of intelligent access control and elevator security systems and options available, contact Advanced Control Corporation today at 954-491-6660 . Our experts can help you plan the ideal elevator security system for your facility.

Green Construction Technology for Your New Building

Decrease environmental impact with green construction technology in your new building

A move toward utilizing more sustainable green construction is becoming the prominent theme among many commercial and residential building owners who are either renovating their existing facility or building entirely new structures. Using green building materials helps to lower the adverse impact on our environment, while adding to the necessary preservation of diminishing nonrenewable resources. Green construction technology enhances your return on investment by generating an increase in the efficiency of energy, gas, electric and water usage. Other maximized benefits of using green building technology include: a minimized need for maintenance, less resource usage and waste, the enhanced health of occupants and a decrease in over-all operational and replacement costs throughout the lifetime of the structure. It is not difficult to assess the validity of potentially green building materials when you use the following criteria as a guide:

1. Responsible Sourcing and Resource Efficiency

All building materials should be researched before purchase to determine how they were manufactured or where they were sourced from. Green technology construction uses materials that contain recycled matter created from agricultural by-products or waste, that is a renewable resource and is considered environmentally sustainable. Green building materials used in South Florida should consist of at least one of the following sourced guidelines:

• Salvaged or Remanufactured – Materials salvaged from disposable waste that have been re-vitalized or restored to be used again.
• Durable or Low-Maintenance – Materials that require the least amount of care for preservation and have an innately extensive life.
• Recycled content – Post-consumer material (the preferred standard) that is collected from waste products or Pre-consumer recycled content that is comprised of industrial by-products that are being reused.
• Recyclable or Reusable – Any material that can be used again after their initial usage has ended.
• Sustainable sourcing – Any material that is gleaned from a renewable or sustainable source.

2. Water Efficiency

Green construction that contains a system of rainwater collection and the proper reuse of grey water will help to sustain the environment and also improve water efficiency and lower usage costs. Grey water that would normally pollute lakes, rivers or estuaries is redirected toward ground irrigation where it becomes valuable fertilizer for grasses, plants and trees. Rainwater harvesting systems distribute rainwater for multi-purpose usage and may also be stored for future use.

3. Safe Indoor Environments

The health and safety of indoor occupants is met when green building materials are used. Products that meet the green safety standards include:

• Hazardous-Free Ingredients – Building materials that are naturally sourced (wood, bamboo, cork etc.) or do not contain any toxic ingredients such as phthalates, vinyl, lead, phenol-formaldehyde etc. are considered green.
• Low Volatile Emissions – Use building materials that emit low levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
• Moisture Resistance – Materials that resist moisture, inhibit mold build-up and that dry quickly should be used for green construction.
• Non-Toxic – Use building materials that are non-toxic or contain or a very small amount of toxins, irritants or carcinogens.

Green construction should incorporate a high-efficiency heating and cooling system and high performance windows, insulation and glazing that creates an air-tight healthy environment. Other green construction that is safe and cost effective includes energy storage systems, solar energy and building management systems. Building owners that opt for green construction will not only be advancing environmental sustainability but will also be creating a safe and efficient environment for all occupants while reducing operating costs.

Advanced Control Corporation is an industry leader in developing and implementing complete green building systems. Our experienced and innovative design team can create a customized building plan for your facility that incorporates a building management system. By integrating intelligent technology to manage your building you receive the benefits of maximum efficiency, lowered costs and less waste under real time data surveillance and retrieval.

 As a green construction industry leader in the South Florida area, we have created green building systems for thousands of Florida structures that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. If you are planning to build a new structure or are contemplating renovating an existing one, our experienced and knowledgeable team of technicians can create an energy-efficient, cost-effective green building solution for you. Contact Advanced Control Corporation at 954-491-6660 and allow us to help you build an intelligent green structure that will eventually pay for itself.

Building Illumination Control System

Lower costs and increase security with a building illumination control system

Many property owners and managers are concerned with the toll their structure's extensive energy use is taking on the environment around them. Today, many businesses are implementing energy-efficient systems and tools to make their facilities use less energy, water, electric, gas, etc. One way business and property owners are achieving this is through building automation systems and building illumination control systems. On average, lighting fees represent almost 40 % of a commercial building's overall annual costs. By upgrading and improving the efficiency of a structure's lighting system, a substantial part of your energy efficiency plan has been taken care of. In addition to lowering your annual costs, when you have a building illumination control system properly installed, you can also see up to a 25 % reduction in energy usage.

At Advanced Control Corporation, we have successfully implemented countless building illumination control systems in businesses and structures throughout South Florida, helping to achieve lowered costs, increase energy-efficiency and improve the appeal and appearance of each facility. No matter the type of facility or its size, our skilled team representatives can help you customize and design an ideal lighting control system for your needs and budget. Our systems have a wide range of options from basic control systems which are managed through a building automation system to our fully automatic illumination control system that are comprised of each lighting circuit within your structure. Because of our customization capabilities and wide variety of systems, a building illumination control system can be implemented in both new construction projects and existing structures and lighting circuits.

For owners and managers who are seeking energy efficiency, lowered costs and an additional ways to protect property assets, a stand-alone lighting control system is an affordable physical security defense solution. As daylight begins to decrease, light levels sensors turn on lights, illuminating your specifically chosen areas in order to deter intruders or those with ill-intentions.  A combination of motion sensors and light level sensors help detect if an object or individual has entered a specific area, triggering lights immediately with the goal of chasing off uninvited guests. Because these stand-alone systems have a low installation price and minimal ongoing operational costs, it is a popular and effective loss prevention measure for owners and managers on a strict budget.

A variety of enhanced lighting control system options and fully automatic systems are available for larger commercial and industrial buildings. In addition, our Advanced Control team can implement an alarm notification service that will inform you immediately if any alarm condition via your building automation system has been triggered.

Isn't it time you experienced lowered energy costs, increased efficiency of your structure and improved security? You can achieve all of this through building illumination control systems and building automation systems from Advanced Control. Speak with someone today to learn about all of our solutions for lighting, security, temperature control, access control and more. A representative can visit your physical location to better determine which systems would satisfy your needs, building type and budget.

Contact Advanced Control today at 954-491-6660 and allow us to create a fully customized building illumination control system for your structure!

Green Building Companies

Green building companies can help your property achieve long term sustainability and lower annual costs

In today's world, many business owners and property managers are moving towards solutions that can help make their building a “green” structure. These structures are known for optimal efficiency with little waste of energy, gas, electric, water, etc. Many times, implementing certain solutions can help a structure become certified as a green building. And, with Advanced Control having built a reputation as one of the leading green building companies in Florida, transforming your structure is easy and affordable.

If the idea of upgrading your building intrigues you, examining the long list of benefits may help you make your final decision. Achieving “green status” and increasing the sustainability of your property can be achieved by the implementation of a BAS, or Building Automation System. A BAS can help improve:

• The efficiency of your structure and its systems overall,
• Lower annual maintenance and operational costs,
• Improve air quality,
• Upgrade security and life systems features, and
• Increase the comfort and possibly the productivity of your occupants

How Does a Building Automation System Work?

 Through a series of sensors and intricate networks, a Building Automation System can control all of the systems within your property such as HVAC, heating, cooling, lighting, temperature, air quality, life systems, security, CCTV and more. By having better monitoring, scheduling, and archiving capabilities, your property's systems will become more effective and efficient over time. For many properties, jut the simple act of scheduling systems around peak times or when the building is/is not occupied can translate into substantial annual savings. For instance, scheduling alone averages a 30 percent energy cost savings annually for most structures once a BAS is installed.

By also controlling and scheduling systems such as HVAC, security and lighting, many business owners see a decrease in maintenance and operations costs. Typical savings average around 15 percent in annual costs, which can translate to a per square foot savings of up to $.40. Another popular feature of a BAS is the ability to better control air quality, humidity and temperature, three areas that are critical for the safety and comfort of occupants. Studies show the more comfortable a building occupant is, the more productive they may be. With sensors monitoring all of these areas plus other vital air pollutants, CO2 and CO levels, you and your personnel team can rest assured that proper ventilation and air circulation is occurring. Your BAS will also control life systems and the redirection of smoke in the event of a fire. By redirecting breathable air through the use of dampers and valves, building occupants can safely exit the building.

Since 1987, Advanced Control has been a leader in the green building revolution. We have successfully partnered with countless companies who are seeking to lower overall costs, improve efficiency and sustainability of their systems, and upgrade their property into a “green” structure. Let us provide you with a complimentary evaluation of your current structure and its efficiency level. Our detailed analysis can help you better decide which interior or exterior systems are experiencing inefficiencies or improper function, in addition to informing you about other ways you can transform your property into a more intelligent building.

Contact Advanced Control today at 954-491-6660 and allow us to help you take your building a new level and achieve green status through the use of a Building Automation System.

Energy Efficient Buildings

Reduce operating expenses through the installation of an energy efficient buildings management system

If you are a building owner or property manager who is seeking to make your structure  both financially and environmentally greener, installing a Building Management System may be the ideal solution for you. Energy efficient buildings not only reduce annual operating and utility costs, but they also increase the life and sustainability of the individual systems within your building. Advanced Control Corporation has helped thousands of clients throughout Florida implement a Building Management System or BMS in order to transform their structure into an intelligent building that operates at maximum efficiency and lowest cost.

Your newly installed BMS will help you monitor, control, schedule and archive data for some of the largest energy consuming systems in your property such as HVAC, ventilation, air-conditioning, heating, lighting and more. By having better control over these systems, efficiency improves, less energy is wasted, the life of the system can be extended and the cost to run the system may decrease. In addition, having real time data of the efficiency of each system, plus archives of how the system is functioning over a period of time, can help you track how your Building Management System is improving your structure.

Energy efficient buildings save energy is a variety of ways. Once a BMS is put into place, simple changes such as scheduling room temperature based on time of day, occupancy and usage patterns can result in overall energy savings of up to 30 percent. Adding systems that shutdown or idle office equipment, computers, vending machines, etc. during nonworking hours can also accumulate to substantial savings – as much as $300 annually per piece of equipment. Lighting is another major building system that can be controlled by a BMS.  Scheduling lights to shut off during non peak hours or when a specific floor or area is not occupied can help building owners and managers reap cost saving rewards. Last, recent studies and surveys show the installation of a Building Management System can lower a property's annual utility and operating costs by as much as 15 percent, or up to $. 40 per square foot.

If it is time to update your current Building Management System or install a system in order to make your structure as energy efficient as possible, speak to a member of our skilled team today. We have successfully partnered with clients who are seeking to upgrade a single structure or dozens of locations. Depending on your budget, specific structure needs, and age of current system equipment, our team will design an energy efficient building management system that will help you decrease costs and potentially become certified as a green structure.

Isn't time you and your management personnel had improved access to every system in and around your property? With onsite and remote monitoring and scheduling capabilities, controlling your entire structure at all times is simple and quick.

Contact Advanced Control today at 954-491-6660 and learn how having a more energy efficient building is just a phone call away. A greener structure that offers decreased operating costs awaits!

Building Management System

Improve the efficiency of your property’s systems with a Building Management System

Consider the last building you entered into and all of the components involved in making that building operate properly. A wide variety of mechanisms and systems work simultaneously to make sure every building you enter into is comfortable and secure. From automatic doors, appropriate lightning, comfortable temperatures, security cameras, peak air quality and access control capabilities, building management systems have the ability to transform and upgrade any property and ensure its systems are performing at optimal levels. A Building Management System, also known as Building Automation Systems,  or BAS, are centralized networks of software and hardware components that monitor, manage and archive building data and help each building system communicate more cohesively with one another.

You may be wondering how a Building Management System can help your property. For starters, installing a BAS will increase the efficiency of each system within your building. A BAS can work seamlessly with your mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, lighting, security and surveillance systems. Once your building management system is linked to each operating system in your property, you will receive data regarding the efficiency of each system, if any malfunctions are occurring, and how efficiency levels are improving over time thanks to archived data. Lighting control is one of the most popular building systems connected to a BAS. Often times, various areas of a building are lit even though there is no one occupying the area. Through scheduled and automatic lightning controls, business owners can see a dramatic decrease in costs associated with lighting. The same rings true for heating and air-conditioning. Many times, large spaces will be heated or cooled even though there is no one occupying that area, particularly at night or during the weekend. Constantly keeping these areas cooled or heated can dramatically increase your utility costs. By scheduling these systems through a BAS, property and business owners can see on average a 15 percent decrease in annual utility costs, or a savings of up to $.40 per square foot!

Controlling air quality is another benefit to installing a Building Management System. Building owners are responsible for keeping tenants and occupants safe from harmful vapors and odors while also ensuring proper air quality in both indoor and parking garage areas. Your BAS will continuously monitor levels of CO2 and NO2 within parking structures, garages, loading docks and more, while also monitoring oxygen and odor levels indoor. If any harmful levels are detected, your facilities personnel will be immediately alerted, while exhaust fans begin removing harmful air substances.

Smoke evacuation is another vital system that needs continuous monitoring and controlling. At Advanced Control, our Building Management Systems inhibit and prevent the movement of harmful smoke into exit areas and other designated safe zones through the use of fans and dampers that help control air pressure. Our top-of-the-line smoke control system can help you save lives in the event of fire and/or smoke.

There are countless safety and security reasons to install a BAS into your structure. Tenants and occupants will appreciate the peace of mind knowing they are in a safe and comfortable structure, and you as a business or property owner will appreciate the cost savings involved in addition to knowing all of your property’s systems are working at optimal levels.

Call Advanced Control today at 954-491-6660 to learn more about implementing a Building Management System and increasing the effectiveness and safety of your property.

CCTV Surveillance Systems

Improve building security with CCTV Surveillance Systems from Advanced

Most business and property owners understand that the security of their building, its occupants, data and equipment is crucial to running a business, helping people feel safe, and for protecting important business data. With safety being on the minds of many in today’s world, how would you rate your company’s level of security? Are your property’s security features up-to-date and able to deal with multiple levels of security protocols? Can your property’s current security options keep occupants safe if a situation unfolded? At Advanced Control, we have worked with thousands of businesses throughout Florida, helping them strengthen their property’s current security systems and reduce the risk of theft, liability issues and more with CCTV surveillance systems. We understand each client has unique needs and a specific budget, and we enjoy designing an ideal security plan to meet these requirements.

With our wide-range of affordable and high-tech CCTV solutions, improving the safety of your property and its occupants is easy. First, one of our experienced team members can analyze your property’s current commercial building security plan and evaluate which aspects need upgrading or a redesign. Our goal is to help you determine the most vulnerable spots in and around your property and help you strengthen these areas. When you partner with us, you will learn more about which CCTV security solutions would work best for your property, whether it be digital recording solutions, CCTV surveillance equipment, etc. Upon selection, our team will work directly with you and your security team to implement your chosen CCTV security selections.

Curious which CCTV surveillance systems might work for your property? Here are a few of our most popular options:

1. Pan/Tilt/Zoom Cameras – These cameras are ideal for interior or exterior areas that need close monitoring. Features on this type of camera include the ability to see from side to side/up and down, in addition to having extreme zooming capabilities. This type of camera is the best choice when needing to eliminate blind spots from area such as parking garages or lots, or spaces inside your property.
2. Thermal Imaging Cameras – Do you have areas inside or outside of your property that need to be controlled and monitored but aren’t accessible due to safety reasons? If so, thermal-imaging cameras may be the right answer. This equipment detects the slightest change in temperature, keeping you aware at all times if an area is experiencing trouble.
3. Fixed Cameras – These types of cameras are typically mounted on walls and ceilings and offer a large, clear sectional views of foyers, hallways, garage and parking areas.
4. License Plate Capture Cameras – Using optical character recognition to read and capture license plate numbers, you and your security team can increase security by having a record of every vehicle that enters your property.

In addition to various camera options, Advanced Control also offers a wide variety of CCTV recording solutions such as Network, Digital and Hybrid Video recording options. Each recording solution will help you record, display, monitor, organize and archive the data from previous footage or photography taken from your camera devices. This archived data can be helpful, especially if any legal or security issues arise, as they are legally admissible.

With wide-ranging CCTV surveillance equipment options available, now is the best time to upgrade and improve your building’s safety. Contact Advanced Control Corporation at 954-491-6660 and let us analyze your current safety plan and discuss potential upgrade solutions.