Two New Bailey Square

Meesons were approached by the main contractor for the project to tender for the entrance control security. After a thorough tender process Meesons were selected as the preferred supplier due to our competitive proposal and high specification product. The client required a robust and stylish entrance control solution that would be able to cope with the anticipated high flow of people. To ensure these throughput requirements were met Meesons installed four lanes of EasyGate SPD Speed Gates, consisting of three standard width lanes and one wide access lane. Meesons specified the EasyGate SPD due to the quick opening and closing speed of the glass wing barriers, allowing the transit of up to 40 people per minute, per lane. The SPD Speed Gate also provides a holding force in excess of 650N, preventing the wings from being forced open by unauthorised users. To securely control the flow of people and prevent any overcrowding in the lift lobby, each Speed Gate lane was integrated with lift call displays to inform the user which lift they should take. Lane guidance lights were also provided in the front of each cabinet to notify users from a distance of the speed gates status. Both integrations were designed to ensure the smooth flow of users and prevent any unnecessary delays. At the clients request the Speed Gates were provided in a black RAL colour to match the aesthetics of the lift lobby and reception. There was a requirement for the Speed Gates to be controllable from a central location, enabling reception staff to operate the Speed Gates when required. Meesons were able to deliver on this requirement by installing an EasyTouch Control panel at the reception desk. Two New Bailey Square has achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating, so it was important to the client that any fixtures in the building also have a positive environmental impact. The EasyGate SPD was the perfect choice due to its low power consumption.

Following the successful installation of the Speed Gates, Meesons were appointed to handle the ongoing service and maintenance of the Speed Gates to ensure they maintain the required level of performance. John Gregory, Senior Business Manager - Critical National Infrastructure & Special Projects at Meesons commented: "Our project delivery team have done a fantastic job, the completed installation delivers on all of the client's key requirements and is a great addition to our reference sites. From our initial discussions, it was clear the client wanted a solution that was robust and could cope with the buildings high people flow. They particularly liked our SPD Speed Gate solution and its advanced MDD motor drive due to the silent and smooth movement of the glass wings, and the high holding force preventing the wings from being forced open. The black RAL colour finishes the Speed Gates off nicely allowing them to blend in with the other features of the reception area."

Two New Bailey Square Case Study