Woodlands Grove Apartments, Dublin

At a Glance

  • Client: Vision Contracting
  • Location: Blackrock, Dublin
  • Industry: Residential Development
  • Key Products/Services:
    • ECO ETS 73 Automatic Swing Operators c/w Full Safety Sensors & Finger Guards
    • Access Control System
  • Outcome: Safe, accessible, and functional access control for the modern residential development
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About The Project

Client Background

The Woodlands Apartments is a modern residential development located in Blackrock. As part of the development, the main entrance doors required automated access solutions to ensure convenient, safe, and secure entry for residents, visitors, and service personnel. The client engaged MF Services to provide a comprehensive, dependable, and integrated solution that catered to the specific requirements of the development.

The Challenge

The main entrance doors of the Woodlands Apartments needed to support high daily traffic while providing safe, secure, and accessible entry. The development required a solution that was:

  • Durable, reliable, and robust for everyday use
  • Compliant with building regulations
  • Integrated seamlessly with access control & security

The Client’s Goal

Vision Contracting’s goal was to implement a reliable, compliant, and fully integrated door automation and access control system delivered on schedule and meeting all technical specifications.

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Products Services

MF Services supplied and installed a comprehensive door automation and an access control system for the development.

The System Included

  • ECO ETS 73 Automatic Swing Operators
  • Full Safety Sensors
  • Finger Guards

These were installed on the main entrance doors of each block and fully commissioned for immediate operation.

Why These Products Were Selected

  • Durable, reliable & robust to withstand high-traffic entrances reliably
  • Ensure resident safety and accessibility for all users
  • Met current building regulations, including accessibility and fire safety compliance
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Project Implementation

Project Timeline & Scope

MF Services was involved from the early design stages, collaborating with Vision Contracting and the M&E contractor to design and implement a fully integrated access control and door automation system.

Considerations Included

  • Resident access throughout the buildings and the car park
  • Visitor entry management
  • Delivery personnel and waste collection access
  • Safe entry to bin storage areas
  • Coordination with mechanical ventilation for smoke extraction in case of fire

The project was completed over 9 months, from initial design to final handover.

Standards & Compliance

  • Fire safety compliance
  • Accessibility standards for residential developments
  • Residential building regulations
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Results

Practical Outcomes

  • Fully automated entrance doors for convenient and secure access
  • Integrated access control improves building security and resident safety 
  • Smooth traffic flow for residents, visitors, and service personnel
  • Fully compliant apartment development

Project Metrics

  • Project duration: 9 months from design to handover
  • Outcome: Reliable, fully integrated door automation and access control system supporting day-to-day operations

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