Modern gated communities usually come with a form of security at the main gate. There are different kinds, but one of the most widely used are pin entry pads. You enter the right four digit security code and they’ll swing open. In reality, this security measure is completely outdated and...
When people think about a gated community, they usually think about houses behind a gate. However, you can also find plenty of gated communities with apartments behind a gate. These are more popular in urban centers and inner city locations, but you can also find them in the suburbs too. Apartment...
Perhaps you’re moving to a new State and you’re searching for the perfect gated community to move into for you and your family. Maybe you're not moving far at all and instead, you’ve decided to find a local gated community. Whatever the case, you’ll likely have to consider whether you...
If you’re considering building a residential gate access control system for your private residence, you need to make sure you’ve got things in order. The building of an electric gate can be fairly seamless so long as you’ve put the ground work and research in. Upgrading an electric gate is...
Storage facilities are becoming increasingly popular across America. There are around 50,000 storage facilities in the USA and it seems to grow by about 2,000 a year. So, if you own your own self storage business or facility you’ll see increasing competition as the years go by. You’ll need to...
Ensuring access control is viable for non profit organizations has become more important over the last few years. In the USA there are 1.5 million non profit organizations in existence and the amount is going up year on year. These include churches, charities, civic leagues, private and public organizations to...
RV ownership is growing. Between 2005 and now, the number of people who regularly RV in the United States has increased from around 7 million to 9 million, while over 11% of all households own a vehicle that fits in the RV category. If you run or own an RV...
Apartments come in a variety of shapes and sizes. From the exclusive skyscrapers complete with valet and doorman to the smaller scale apartments with only a small amount of occupants. They all have one thing in common: the need for safe and easy to use access control. Usually, these buildings...
In America there are on average, 2.4 million farms and ranches. The census for agricultural data found out that the average ranch is 440 acres in size. That’s a lot of space to cover. For most, it’s probably a lot of gates to open and close as you move from...
Around 13% of the American population live with a disability. Disabilities vary, some are mental, others physical. Some disabilities can affect motor function while someone else might be disabled due to an accident. With so many people in the USA being disabled, it makes sense that so many of them struggle...
