Access Control Systems
Access Control Installation & Replacement
Controlling access to your building is essential for the security of your business, staff, and customers. Without the right systems in place, you could be exposing your business to break ins, IP theft, injury, or worse.
If you want to protect your business on all fronts, contact us today for a one-on-one consultation about your access control needs. Our flexible and scalable access control system options are perfect for businesses large and small, so you can control access on your terms.
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What is an Access Control System?
Access control systems, or ACSs, manage the entry into all entrances and exits. ACSs are designed to improve security by restricting entry to only those “authorized” users. ACSs can also be designed to monitor and record those using the system to ensure compliance.
ACSs can include card reader systems, keypads, remote controls, RFID, biometrics, and more. It can also be a completely physical system that relies on master keys.
How Access Control Systems Improve Building Security
Traditional lock-and-key systems can provide basic security, but they often create challenges for organizations that need greater control over who can access their facilities. Access control systems offer a more secure and efficient way to manage entry points while helping protect employees, visitors, assets, and sensitive areas of a building.
One of the biggest advantages of access control is the ability to restrict access based on user permissions. Rather than distributing physical keys that can be lost, copied, or difficult to track, organizations can assign credentials such as key cards, key fobs, mobile devices, or PIN codes to authorized users. Access permissions can be adjusted at any time, allowing businesses to quickly grant or revoke access as staffing needs change.
Access control systems also provide valuable visibility into building activity. Many systems maintain detailed records of entry events, helping facility managers understand who accessed specific areas and when. This information can be useful for improving accountability, enhancing security procedures, and supporting investigations when necessary.
For organizations with multiple entrances, departments, or tenant spaces, access control allows different levels of access to be assigned throughout the facility. Employees, vendors, contractors, and management personnel can each receive permissions appropriate to their responsibilities, helping reduce unauthorized access to restricted areas.
Modern access control systems can also integrate with other security technologies, including automatic door operators, video intercoms, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems. These integrated solutions create a more comprehensive approach to facility security while simplifying day-to-day management.
Whether you’re upgrading an existing building or planning a new security system, access control technology provides greater flexibility, improved oversight, and stronger protection than traditional key-based systems alone.
Designing an ACS System for Your Needs
There are so many different types of access control systems used today. When designing an access control system, we must work with our physical environment. The first step involves answering a few questions:
- What type of building is involved? For example, a medical dispensary will have an entirely different set of requirements than a nursing home.
- What openings are involved? What type of doors and hardware are currently installed, and how many of them? Do we need or want to replace any hardware? Do we need to do any additional wiring?
- How will this system be used? Who will use it, how often, and how quickly will they need access?
- Will they be internal or external? Will this ACS be used as an external security system and first line of defense (therefore accessible and open to the public), or will this ACS be an internal system and used as a second line of defense?
- Will they fit with your company culture? The main drawback of ACSs is that they will only work if the users trust and adhere to the ACS system. If the authorized users abuse the system or find it difficult to use and attempt to go around it (e.g., leaving a door propped open, “sharing” prox cards, etc.) then the ACS will fail.
Remember, it is most important to choose an ACS that fits your physical environment than to choose one that has all the bells and whistles.
Our Products & Services
- Exterior Commercial Door Installation & Repair
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We Install ProdataKey (PDK) Access Control Systems
CLAD installs ProdataKey (PDK) access control systems for commercial properties throughout Northern California. PDK combines commercial-grade access control hardware with the cloud-based PDK.io platform, giving building owners and facility managers a flexible way to manage doors, users, credentials, schedules, and access permissions from virtually anywhere.
PDK systems can be configured for a single secured entrance or scaled across multiple doors and facilities. Administrators can manage the system from a desktop or mobile device, issue or revoke credentials, change access permissions, create schedules, and monitor their access control system without needing to be physically onsite.
Flexible Credentials and Mobile Access
PDK supports several credential options, including cards, key fobs, mobile credentials, Bluetooth credentials, and keypad readers. With the PDK Access app, authorized users can use their smartphones to access doors, while administrators can manage permissions and credentials through PDK.io.
This flexibility makes PDK a strong option for office buildings, warehouses, schools, healthcare facilities, churches, multifamily properties, and other organizations that need to manage changing groups of employees, tenants, contractors, or visitors.
Reliable, Scalable Access Control
PDK’s Red Cloud Node connects the site’s door controllers to the PDK.io platform while retaining access-control data locally for continued operation during an internet outage. PDK Red hardware also supports secure communication technologies including OSDP and encrypted credential communication.
Because the system can expand as a facility’s needs change, CLAD can design a PDK installation around your current requirements while providing room to add additional doors and access points in the future.
Whether you’re upgrading an outdated card-access system or installing access control for the first time, CLAD can provide the electrified door hardware, locking components, controllers, readers, and professional installation needed to create a complete PDK access control solution.
Electrified Door Hardware Installation & Repair
An access control system won’t do much without electrified door hardware. This is the hardware that allows your system to remotely lock, unlock, open, and close doors.
At CLAD, we can install electrified door hardware as part of a larger ACS installation, or we can add new hardware to an existing ACS system. Since electrified door hardware is highly specialized equipment, most commercial door contractors aren’t fully equipped to handle it, and most ACS providers charge a premium for it. Hiring CLAD to install your electrified door hardware means it will be done right the first time, and for significantly less than you might pay a dedicated ACS supplier.
Learn more about our electrified door hardware options or call today to speak with a specialist.
Serving Northern California Businesses
CLAD provides access control system installation, upgrades, and repair services for commercial properties throughout Northern California. Our team works with office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, retail centers, industrial properties, government buildings, and other commercial organizations that require secure and reliable access management solutions.
We proudly serve businesses across the Sacramento region, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Valley, and surrounding communities. Whether you need a new access control system, electronic lock upgrades, key card entry solutions, or ongoing support for an existing system, our experienced technicians can help design and implement a solution tailored to your facility’s needs.
From single-door applications to multi-site access control deployments, CLAD delivers professional installation, responsive service, and long-term support to help organizations improve security, simplify access management, and protect their properties.
Recently Completed Projects
Church Campus Access Control Retrofit in Folsom, CA
Retrofitted existing doors with access control hardware and electronic credentials for a church campus in Folsom. The new system allows authorized staff and volunteers to access designated areas while maintaining security throughout the property.
Medical Office Access Control Installation in Sacramento, CA
Completed a new access control system for a medical office serving patients throughout the Sacramento area. The installation included electronic locking hardware and controlled access to staff-only areas containing sensitive records and equipment.
Industrial Facility Security Upgrade in Stockton, CA
Installed an access control system for a manufacturing facility in Stockton to help manage employee access across multiple entrances. The solution provided improved security while simplifying access administration for facility management.
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