Boon Edam Ltd have been chosen to provide the main entrance for the new University of Birmingham City Phase 2 building.
The Phase 2 project at the University of Birmingham City will be home to the faculty of Education, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City Business School and the University Directorate.
This additional building will provide a new student support hub, library and teaching and IT space for the university, when it officially opens for the start of the new academic year in 2015.
Designed by Associated Architects as a ‘front door’ to the university, it was essential to take into consideration relevant entry security solutions at design stage.
With universities becoming 24 hour hubs of activity for students, staff and even the public, it is vital to allow ease of access whilst continuing to provide a safe and secure environment for both people and property. Awarded the contract by Willmott Dixon, Boon Edam will install a bank of Speedlane 300 speed gates at the main entrance to the new Phase 2 building.
The Speedlane 300 offers a simple but effective level of security, whilst maintaining user friendliness and a great design. Designed to support receptionists and security guards in keeping track of staff and students entering a building, and ensuring only authorised visitors can pass through, it was the best solution to provide the university’s entrance with unimposing but reliable security.
In addition to the internal security, Boon Edam will also install their Crystal Tourniket revolving door at the main entrance. The design of the door provides a permanent barrier between the inside and outside climates of a building, saving energy on heating or cooling the entrance area, and will thus contribute towards achieving the low energy targets set for the build. The installation of Boon Edams Crystal revolving door and Speedlane 300 security lanes will take place later this year.
Installation of the correct entrance solutions can allow you to control the flow of people across your campus; at main entrances, libraries, sports facilities, and even outside areas, by controlling unauthorised visitors. Boon Edam have solutions relevant to many different educational facilities. More information on the product range can be found on their website.