Take control of your security with advanced access control systems
Protecting your business goes beyond locks and alarms. Access control systems regulate who can enter your building, room, facility, or restricted area, using credentials like key cards, fobs, PIN codes, mobile keys, or biometric scanners in place of a single set of keys. You can monitor and control access in real time, whether you’re on-site or off.
At John Barnes Group, we design, supply, and install access control systems for businesses, government departments, property managers, and facility managers across South East Queensland and New South Wales, tailored to your property’s needs, security requirements, and budget.
Upgrade to a John Barnes-approved access control system today and experience improved security with the convenience of remote monitoring, wherever you are.
What is an access control system?
An access control system is an electronic security solution that replaces your keys with verified credentials, such as a card, fob, PIN, mobile key, or biometric scan. Most systems have optional functions to monitor who’s coming and going, so you always know who’s coming and going, and can change who’s allowed in at a moment’s notice.
Why access control makes more sense than keys
More control than a lock and key
A lost or unreturned key means re-keying every affected lock, with no record of who used it. Access control puts a stop to that. Remove access to a lost or stolen credential instantly, set different access levels for staff, contractors, and visitors, and schedule entry to specific hours. Most system also keeps an audit trail of entry attempts, supporting compliance and accountability, with fewer keys in circulation and less risk of a break-in.
Built-in safety and protection
Every system is designed so it never compromises emergency egress and life safety, so people can always exit quickly in an emergency. Our systems handle physical security using hardware and credentials, with real-time monitoring, multi-factor authentication, and encrypted data keeping every access point protected.
A broader, integrated approach to electronic security
Working alongside CCTV, alarms, and intercoms
Access control offers strong protection on its own, but many businesses pair it with CCTV or alarm systems, and intercoms where needed, for real-time monitoring and instant alerts on any breach. Integrated solutions like these centralise security management, simplify access administration, and speed up incident investigation, with remote viewing and app control keeping you connected wherever you are.
Suited to any property
From an office or warehouse to a school, healthcare facility, government building, or apartment complex, a commercial or building access control system can be tailored to protect your people, assets, and restricted areas. We supply and install CCTV systems, alarm systems, and intercom systems alongside access control, plus digital locks and master key systems, so your electronic security works as one coordinated solution.
CCTV Systems
Reliable CCTV, including closed circuit television, offers real-time monitoring, high-definition footage, and motion detection, adding a strong deterrent against unauthorised access.
Alarm systems
A state-of-the-art alarm system detects intrusions and notifies you immediately, using tamper-resistant motion sensors and glass break detectors for a prompt response to a break-in.
Intercom Systems
An intercom system lets you verify a visitor with audio and video before granting access, making entry easier to manage alongside your access control system.
Digital Locks
Digital locks offer keyless entry through keypads, PIN codes, or smartphone integration, giving you another flexible option for securing doors within a wider access control setup.
