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Case Study: Intelligent Access Control Integration for Ely Padel Club
Creating a fully automated booking and access system for a modern sports facility BDi Advance was approached by Ely Outdoor Sports Association to develop an integrated access control solution for the newly constructed courts at Ely Padel Club. The client required more than a standard gate access system. Their aim was to create a fully…
Case Study: Intelligent CCTV Installation at a Secure UK Defence Facility
Delivering intelligent perimeter security for a strategic defence site BDi Advance was appointed to design, install and commission a high-specification CCTV system at a secure UK defence facility. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, its location and the identity of the client remain confidential. The initial project focused on protecting newly constructed office…
Case Study: CCTV Server Upgrade at Madingley Hall
Supporting the long-term security of Madingley Hall BDi Advance has worked in partnership with the University of Cambridge for more than 10 years, providing ongoing maintenance and support for the CCTV and access control systems at Madingley Hall. Dating back to the 16th century, Madingley Hall is a Grade I listed building that has formed…
Case Study: Cambridge Shopping Centre Fire Alarm System Takeover
Supporting the ongoing development of a major fire alarm system BDi Advance was appointed to support the maintenance, management and ongoing modernisation of the fire alarm system at a busy Cambridge shopping centre. As a large and active retail environment, the site required a carefully planned approach that would support its current needs while creating…
Case Study: Fire System Improvements for a Pharmaceutical Client
Background BDi Advance was appointed to support a pharmaceutical client across two sites where the existing fire systems had not been maintained to the required standard. The systems had been neglected over time, creating a need for careful review, remedial work, upgrades and repairs to help bring them back into a serviceable condition. The Challenge…
Case Study: The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre Security Upgrade
Integrated Intruder Alarm, Access Control, and Video Intercom Installation The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre required a security upgrade that would make day-to-day access simpler, strengthen site protection and give the team more convenient control over key security systems. The project involved upgrading the centre’s intruder alarm system, adding remote control functionality so the system…
Case Study: Security and Fire Protection for a National Pharmaceutical Distribution Network
Recently, BDi Advance continued its partnership with a national pharmaceutical distribution organisation, supporting the security and fire protection systems across four of its main UK distribution hubs. These facilities store and distribute medicines and healthcare products nationwide. As pharmaceutical distribution sites, they operate under Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines, which require medicines to be stored…
Case Study: Enhancing Security at a UK Defence Site
Delivering advanced access control for a high-security environment Recently, BDi Advance received an enquiry regarding a specialist access control installation at a UK defence site. The project involved replacing an outdated and unfit-for-purpose system with a modern scramble access solution, specifically designed for use in sensitive and classified environments. The client first approached us after…
Client Testimonial – Turnstile Access Control System
At BDi Advance, we take pride in delivering cutting-edge security solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Recently, we had the privilege of designing and installing an access control turnstile system in the reception area of our client’s new headquarters in Bedford. From the beginning of the project, our team worked diligently to create a bespoke…
Fire Stopping Completed at Fosse Way View Care Home
Aran Fire Protection, sister company of BDi Advance, completed the fire stopping package at Fosse Way View Care Home, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, and an independent fire risk assessor rated the standard of fire stopping as excellent.
Fire Doors and Screens installed at Medway Town School in Summer 2021
Aran Fire Protection, sister company of BDi Advance, installed 173 new fire doors in a high school over the summer holidays as part of a Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) project.
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