Business centers present unique security challenges. Based on completed projects, we have prepared the material to share the experience of such projects deployment.
Business centers present unique security challenges. These are high-traffic environments with multiple tenants, complex architectural layouts, and hundreds – sometimes thousands – of employees and visitors passing through every day.
The risks are clear: unauthorized access, thefts, industrial or corporate spying, and other security breaches.
The lack of real-time information about people's location during an emergency can complicate evacuation and rescue efforts. Limited data on traffic patterns can also hinder space management and waste resources on lighting or heating empty areas. Without proper coordination, visitors can arrive at tenants’ offices without prior approval.
That’s why a modern, automated access control system is an essential component of any commercial property with significant traffic. While most developers plan for it within construction, of course, these systems can also be successfully deployed in already existing buildings.
Key objectives of access control in commercial real estate
The company’s experience across multiple projects has shown that an effective access control system must:
- maintain order and allow security staff to quickly respond to incidents;
- manage access rights for different categories of visitors and employees, with automatic adjustments (tenant employee firing, changing roles, or in case rent leases expiration);
- provide flexible permissions for tenants, contractors, and guests – to particular rooms or floors;
- log all entry and exit events with detailed reports;
- offer visitor management tools that give security teams all necessary information at a glance;
- enable remote pre-registration, document scanning, and instant badge issuance;
- provide real-time monitoring of people across the property, generating analytics and evacuation reports;
- support a variety of identifiers – from smartphones to biometric authentication to improve convenience and user experience;
- provide integration with building automation systems, activating lighting or heating only in occupied zones;
- blend readers, turnstiles, and other hardware effortlessly into the building’s interior.
System architecture and equipment
For comprehensive protection, we recommend to deploy a unified access control system covering the entire building. Thanks to its wide integration range, the system can easily connect with video surveillance, intrusion detection, building automation, and other safety infrastructure.
Sigur is designed to operate autonomously, even in cases of network connection failures. The hardware can be placed in stairwells, lift lobbies, or other strategic points, giving tenants, contractors, and visitors access only to the areas they are authorized to enter.
Default credentials are typically access cards, but biometrics, PINs, or mobile IDs can be used as well.
Hardware and software of Sigur system were designed with complex facilities in mind, meeting the highest standards demanded by owners and tenants alike.
Convinient identification
Entry can be granted via card, smartphone, fingerprint, or facial recognition, depending on the security level required. Mobile credentials help reduce costs, eliminate lost-card issues, and speed up system deployment.
For highly secured areas such as server rooms or finance offices, multi-factor authentication ensures maximum protection.
Streamlined visitor management
Visitor management is one of the most common pain points in business centers. Sigur solutions fully automate the process, cutting reception queues and saving time for both guests and staff.
Visitors can be pre-registered by tenants or self-register via a web interface – ideal for regular business partners. Temporary passes can be issued as QR-codes, minimizing operational costs for card emission.For high-security facilities, visits can require pre-approval from tenants or security before a pass becomes active.
At check-in, guests can complete automated ID verification in seconds, without waiting for reception staff. Tenants receive instant arrival notifications, and security has full visibility of all visitor activity.
Effortless integration
Sigur integrates with building management systems, elevators, video surveillance, intercoms, and HR databases. Tenants can manage access to their leased areas independently, while still operating within the building’s unified security environment.
Proven Results:
- Sigur solutions have been implemented in properties of all sizes and configurations
- Tenants report greater convenience, while property managers highlight improved control and operational efficiency
- Mobile credentials, biometric options, and flexible access rights ensure security without compromising user comfort
In practice, Sigur access control system becomes a natural part of a smart, modern, and aesthetically integrated infrastructure. With flexible configuration, elegant hardware, and robust software, the company is a trusted technology partner for the commercial real estate sector.
