At American Direct, we provide 28/8 solutions for your spaces, so projects are integrated, innovative, and seamless. By integrating intelligent security systems, American Direct and AccessNsite provide security at every turn – from the physical door opening to all-in-one comprehensive safety monitoring and customizable access. American Direct’s dedicated project managers have…
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From high-rise modern condominiums to cozy senior living communities, we offer comprehensive security suites for a variety of projects. With the swipe of a badge, keycard, or ID card, AccessNSite combines the hardware and intelligence necessary for controlling access. Our all-in-one security system integrates with intercoms, video, intrusion, elevator dispatch,…
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Finding a balance between securing buildings and keeping a friendly campus feel is not easy, but the right opening solution can help. AccessNsite can give campus security teams more control over their environment. Total Access Control eliminates the need for thousands of keys and allows security personnel to monitor all…
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Always innovating – that’s what we do. We bring you the best in security from door install and logistics to highly innovative software that puts you in control. We were the first to integrate Division 8 and Division 28 products and continue to lead the charge with innovative access control….
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Total control & peace of mind comes with understanding. American Direct’s dedicated project managers provide design-assist services, helping identify the most cost-effective security products. We’re there with you every step of the way. Our fully integrated access control software offers Open Architecture: Scalable software solutions that allow for new technology…
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When you’re working on a large project, the last thing you need is more things to juggle. Our dedicated project managers have a wide skill set and create seamless experiences at every step—from pre-construction, logistics, and installation and field service to integration and access control. We provide in-depth review and…
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DoD and Federal agencies rely on Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) to confirm that an employee, contractor, or visitor is authorized to access a site and its critical assets. Stay compliant with Department of Homeland Security’s FIPS 201-2. Request the Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) specifications sheet here. PACS are…
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The features and benefits of access control platforms are constantly evolving. A variety of integrated systems enhance the overall security of your facility and extend control and ease of use from a single interface. Open architecture allows intercom, elevator access, intrusion detection, and video surveillance, to name a few. Data…
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Building a multi-family housing unit such as a high-rise apartment, condominium, or senior living center requires collaboration among end users, general contractors, architects, construction teams, suppliers, and commercial integrators. One essential feature of a large multi-family building project is security and access control, putting the door opening industry in a…
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Staying relevant – it’s the crux of any organization, and in today’s contract hardware climate, business innovation has never been more critical. Technological advancements have placed the door industry in a pivotal position to become not just a product supplier but a total security solution provider. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2XmI5ZU…
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Today’s door is more than a frame, slab, and hardware, it is a dynamic digital ecosystem responsible for biometrics, card readers, video surveillance, and much more. Keeping up with innovations in the ever-changing tides of the door supplier industry has never been more relevant and important to providing customers with…
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Convention centers stand empty as do hotels. Most dormitories are vacant. Currently, public officials across the country are planning to repurpose some of these spaces as hospital facilities for patients with COVID-19. While social distancing measures are proving effective, but even so, public health experts are anticipating a strain on…
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The conversion of existing facilities to medical housing is a priority. American Direct is your partner as the threat of COVID-19 places additional pressure on infrastructure to accommodate the need for medical housing. The Federal Government is considering retasking campus and private facility housing for emergency use in the university and…
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As our industry changes, the media takes notice. Byron Whetstone, CEO of American Direct, has defined 3 trends impacting Contract Hardware in the “Closing Thoughts” of the March issue of DHI.
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Last week, AccessNsite by American Direct exhibited at the CONEXPO 2020 in Las Vegas, NV. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show. Held every three years in Las Vegas, this massive event features the latest equipment advances and newest technology applications in every aspect of construction. Our exhibit staff…
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For each opening in a building, there are dozens of Division 8 components. From frames to locks and everything in between, it can be overwhelming to try and coordinate with an array of subcontractors, each responsible for a different phase of delivery, installation, and integration. Add Division 28 requirements on…
Read MoreWe’ll be at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 in Vegas March 10-14 talking with professionals and showing how American Direct gives peace of mind at every touchpoint. At American Direct, we provide solutions as simple as the door install and as complex as an integrated electronic security system. We design, source, install, integrate, monitor, and maintain every door…
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by Byron Whetstone, American Direct President and CEO For some time, I have commented on the catalytic transformation in business from what Thomas Friedman has called the “4th Industrial Revolution” and another phrase he has coined as the “age of accelerations”. The reference is at once an allusion to the…
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by Juliette B. Bradley It used to be that when senior Chicagoans could no longer age in place at home, or when they were ready to live in a more social environment, they had to look for options in the suburbs. Today, the majority of Chicago’s high-end senior living communities…
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by Juliette B. Bradley St. Anthony’s Senior Living is located in Brookside, a charming historic neighborhood in the center of Kansas City, MO. The neighborhood is within a few blocks of the quaint Waldo and Country Club Plaza shopping districts. The building is on Troost Avenue, one of the major…
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