Boxcore’s construction site access control solution is transforming how contractors manage workforce entry, attendance and safety compliance. Working with Arcadian IT and Suprema, Boxcore has created a proven, scalable system that merges cutting-edge facial recognition technology with an intuitive safety management platform.
In only 18 months, the partnership has delivered this solution on over 180 construction projects throughout Ireland and the UK – from large civil engineering projects to infrastructure, commercial projects and residential developments. It gives contractors a seamless, reliable, low-maintenance method to control access, automate compliance and gain real-time visibility of everyone on site.
A Partnership Built for Performance
Arcadian IT and Suprema bring the technical and hardware expertise; Boxcore provides the unified safety and workforce platform that ties it all together. The shared goal has been clear: a reliable, easy-to-use construction site access control system that works in any site environment, requiring minimal setup effort from project teams.
Suprema’s BioStation 3 was selected for its speed and proven reliability under tough site conditions. Arcadian IT oversees network and integration infrastructure, while Boxcore’s cloud software manages onboarding, worker approvals, compliance and attendance.
This collaboration ensures a system that works straight out of the box – simple to install, easy to maintain and fully supported by local teams.
“Our partnership with Boxcore and Suprema has been built on a truly collaborative and client-focused approach,” says Ciaran McDermott, Director at Arcadian IT. “We’ve always prioritised listening to contractors’ real-world challenges and adapting the solution to deliver real value. That’s been the key to achieving the performance and reliability clients expect across multiple live sites.”
Facial Recognition for Simplicity and Compliance
Every construction site must know exactly who is allowed through the gate. Boxcore’s solution uses facial recognition to grant access only to approved, fully compliant workers.
How it works:
- Each worker is added to Boxcore by the main contractor or subcontractor.
- Their profile links to the necessary documentation – training records, Inductions, RAMS, and valid CSCS or Safepass cards, depending on region.
- The system ensures only workers with the minimum requirements in place can access site.
- On arrival, the worker simply looks at the Suprema BioStation 3, and entry is logged in seconds.
No cards, no PINs, no paper registers. The process eliminates manual validation and reduces supervision time. Real-time data syncs directly with Boxcore, giving managers an accurate live headcount and instant visibility of each company’s workforce.
Learn more about Boxcore’s access control software for construction.
Flexible Deployment — With or Without Turnstiles
Not every project can justify or accommodate fixed hardware. That’s why Boxcore’s construction site access control solution is designed for flexible deployment, operating effectively with or without physical turnstiles.
For projects without gates or permanent entry points, supervisors can still record secure check-ins using mobile or tablet-based verification through the Boxcore app. Workers complete facial recognition sign-in and geolocation capture from any device, ensuring the same accuracy, security and data integrity.
This flexibility makes the system ideal for smaller sites, short-term works or multi-site operations where mobility is critical. Boxcore’s construction site access control system enables Contractors can scale from a mobile-only setup to a full turnstile installation at any stage without changing platform or retraining teams.
Rapid Setup and Minimal Effort for Contractors
A standout advantage of the Boxcore solution is the speed of implementation. Complete configuration—including worker data migration and induction records—can be finished within a matter of hours and users can use Boxcore with only a couple of minutes training.
This is particularly valuable for fast-moving projects and subcontractors who need an immediate start. Boxcore’s customer success team works directly with each client to handle configuration, subcontractor onboarding and training—all at no additional cost.
As outlined in Boxcore’s general contractor page, the platform is built for real-world site conditions and the dynamic and constantly changing reality of managing construction projects: and works even in poor weather conditions and limited lighting.
“Our focus was always on creating a reliable, practical system that gets adopted by site teams, and which eliminates the manual admin burden site teams face” says Padraig Reilly, CEO and Founder of Boxcore. “Construction crews don’t have time for complex technology or clunky software built for office users. They just want something that works straight away – and that’s exactly what we deliver.’
Proven Performance Across 180+ Projects
In 18 months, our Facial recognition powered solution has been deployed on more than 180 active projects in Ireland and the UK. Sites report immediate benefits:
- Ease of Use: Workers onboard in seconds, no access cards or passwords required.
- Compliance Confidence: Training and induction validation run automatically.
- Live Visibility: Managers see attendance by company, trade and role in real time.
The system also integrates directly with Boxcore’s digital safety tools, enabling contractors to handle audits, inspections and documentation from one interface.
See how Boxcore is simplifying workforce management for subcontractors.
Part of a Complete Safety Platform
Construction site access control is one component of Boxcore’s wider one-stop safety platform, which allows contractors to:
- Digitally onboard workers and record orientations
- Track expiring certifications and project-specific training
- Store RAMS, permits and safety documentation
- Automate asset and equipment inspection registers
- Generate instant compliance reports
This creates a single source of truth for all safety and workforce information. From site to head office, teams access the same live data – reducing errors and audit pressure while simplifying collaboration across multiple contractors.
Explore Boxcore’s product features to see how everything connects.
Reliability and Security at the Core
Suprema’s hardware is engineered for tough environments – resistant to dust, rain and temperature variation. Combined with Boxcore’s SOC 2 Type II-certified cloud infrastructure, the our construction site access control solution guarantees both reliability and strong data protection.
All attendance records, biometric templates and worker documents are encrypted and stored securely in compliance with EU and UK data-protection standards.
Contractors can be confident that sensitive workforce data is safe yet instantly accessible to authorised staff when needed.
Cutting Admin and Improving Safety
By linking access rights directly to compliance data, Boxcore’s system prevents untrained or unapproved personnel from entering site. Supervisors spend less time chasing expired certificates and more time focusing on productivity.
Boxcore’s Construction site access control automation significantly reduces manual admin while strengthening oversight of subcontractor compliance – helping contractors meet internal and regulatory standards effortlessly.
As highlighted in Boxcore’s ICE Award-winning innovation article, simplicity and practicality remain the guiding principles behind every feature.
Looking Ahead
Following strong adoption across Ireland and the UK, Boxcore and Arcadian IT plan to expand rollout across additional regions and project types.
As construction firms continue to digitalise, they are seeking platforms that provide speed, reliability and visibility without complexity. Boxcore’s construction site access control solution’s proven performance, local support and scalable design make it the go-to construction site access control solution for contractors of every size.
Summary
The partnership between Boxcore, Arcadian IT and Suprema has redefined what contractors can expect from site access technology. Proven on more than 180 projects, the system delivers:
- Facial-recognition-based secure access
- Deployment flexibility—with or without turnstiles
- Rapid onboarding and real-time attendance data
- Automated compliance validation
- Reliable, SOC 2-certified data security
- A fully integrated link to Boxcore’s wider safety platform
For contractors looking for a construction site access control solution that’s fast to deploy, proven in the field and enables your site teams to focus on project delivery rather than manual admin, Boxcore offers a complete, practical answer built for real construction environments.
