Commercial security services
Access control, security cameras, video intercoms, parcel lockers, intrusion alarms, networks, A/V and smart boardrooms, plus system design and takeovers of systems installed by other companies, for commercial buildings across Alberta and BC.
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Everything a commercial building needs
Every system, one team, designed to work together.
Access control
Card, fob and mobile access that controls who gets in, where and when. Lost fobs are cancelled in seconds, and every entry is logged.
- Fob, card and mobile credentials
- Elevator, parkade gate and amenity control
- Cloud or on-site management
Security cameras
IP camera systems that see clearly day and night, alert you to real activity and let you find footage fast, from anywhere.
- Smart person and vehicle detection
- License plate recognition
- Cloud and on-site recording
- Remote video monitoring
Video intercom
See and speak with visitors before you let them in, from your phone, desk or suite. A modern replacement for old buzzer systems.
- Answer and unlock from a phone app
- Visitor passes and courier access
- Buzzer system replacements
Intrusion alarms
Monitored alarm systems that protect your building after hours, with app control and video verification to cut down on false alarms.
- 24/7 monitoring
- Door, motion and glass-break sensors
- Panic and hold-up buttons
- Monitored and electric fences
Parcel lockers
Secure, 24/7 package pickup that clears the lobby and stops missing deliveries, with notifications for every parcel.
- Open to every courier
- Sizes for every building
- Management dashboard
Networks
Structured cabling, business Wi-Fi and network equipment built to carry everything from your office to your security systems.
- Cat6 and fibre cabling
- Business Wi-Fi
- PoE networks for security systems
A/V systems
Background music, paging, shared media rooms and venue sound for hotels, offices, restaurants, halls and amenity spaces.
- Background music by zone
- Media rooms and venue audio
- Mutes when the fire alarm sounds
Smart boardrooms
Meeting rooms that start the call with one touch, with clear sound, cameras that frame the room and wireless screen sharing.
- One-touch video calls
- Ceiling and table microphones
- Room booking panels
System design
Tender-ready designs with every device located, brands and models named and a line-by-line bid form, so you pay a fair price for what you need.
- Device layout drawings
- Brand and model schedule
- Bid form and tender support
Muster systems
Know who’s out and who’s still inside when the alarm sounds. Muster point readers and a live roll call, built on your access control.
- Muster point readers
- Live roll call on phone or tablet
- Fire alarm tie-in
Remote site security
Fully off-grid systems, fast HD networking and monitored fences for oil and gas leases, farm operations, gravel pits and construction sites.
- Off-grid solar power
- HD wireless networking
- Monitored and electric fences
First Nations and Métis communities
Security for band and settlement offices, health centres, schools, water plants and community buildings, planned with your council and owned by the community.
- Planned with your community
- Your video and logs stay with the community
- Remote and fly-in communities
Not sure which brand fits? Our comparisons cover cameras (Avigilon vs Genetec, Milestone vs Genetec), intercoms (ButterflyMX vs 1VALET) and access control (Kantech vs Genetec Synergis, Kantech vs Avigilon Alta).
Stuck with a system nobody will fix?
We take over, repair and fully support systems installed by other companies, with new passwords and full documentation.
Features and add-ons
The parts of a system people often ask about by name.
Built to work together
Security systems work best when they’re planned together. Door events link to camera footage, the intercom unlocks the same doors your fobs do, parcel lockers let couriers in through access control, and alarms arm and disarm with your schedules. Because we design and install every system, it all works as one.
It also means one team to call. Whether it’s a camera that’s gone offline, a door that won’t lock or a resident who can’t get in, you’re not stuck between different companies blaming each other.
Services for every industry
From condo towers to warehouses, schools and dealerships.
How a project works
One team from the first walkthrough to years of support.
- 1Site walk
We walk the building with you and learn how it’s used.
- 2Design and quote
You get a clear plan and a written quote.
- 3Install
Clean, professional installation, scheduled around your operations.
- 4Training and handover
Admin access, documentation and training for your team.
- 5Ongoing support
Service plans, repairs and upgrades for the life of the system.
Brands we install and support
27 leading brands, fully supported end to end.
Service areas
Offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Kelowna, with teams across Alberta and BC.
See all service areas. Alberta and BC are our main markets, and we support customers right across Canada and in the USA, with a parachute team ready to go anywhere. Ask us about it.
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Service questions
What security services do you offer?
Access control, security cameras, video intercoms, parcel lockers, intrusion alarms, networks, A/V systems and smart boardrooms, plus tender-ready system design, repairs and takeovers of systems installed by other companies.
Do you only work on commercial buildings?
Yes. We work on condos and apartments, offices, retail, industrial sites, schools and automotive businesses, not single-family homes.
Can you install several systems at once?
Yes. Most of our projects combine systems, like access control, cameras and intercoms, designed to work together.
Do you support systems after installation?
Yes. We fully support every system we install, with service plans, repairs and upgrades.
Where do you offer these services?
Across Alberta and BC, with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Kelowna. Our parachute team also travels anywhere in Canada and the USA.
Do you offer video monitoring?
Yes. We set up remote video monitoring on the camera systems we install, and on existing cameras once we’ve checked them. See how it works.
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