When Acadia Group of Companies broke ground on their state‑of‑the‑art building at 120 Prospect Road in Saskatoon’s BizHub Industrial Park, they knew their security needed to keep pace with growth.

To meet this challenge, Acadia Group of Companies partnered with Reed Security to deploy a unified security solution - combining smart alarms, access control, and video surveillance into one intuitive platform.

Project Overview

Client: Acadia Group of Companies

Location: 120 Prospect Road, BizHub Industrial Park, Saskatoon

Scope: Smart alarm, access control, and video surveillance, all managed via Alarm.com

Objectives:

- Seamless integration of alarms, cameras, and door/gate control

- Centralized management via desktop and mobile

- Easily manage security for 150+ employees

- Scalable platform to support future expansion

Our Solution

1. Smart Alarm System

   - Door sensors and smart motion detectors

   - Real‑time alerts via desktop and mobile app

   - Remote arm/disarm functionality for added convenience

2. Access Control

   - Electronic door locks and gate control using smartphones

   - Customizable user profiles and schedules for yard, shop, and office areas

   - Comprehensive audit trail of every entry and exit

3. Video Surveillance

   - High‑definition cameras covering all access points and critical zones

   - AI person and vehicle detection

   - Continuous recording with secure cloud backup

   - Instant playback and clip sharing through Alarm.com

With Alarm.com's unified interface, Acadia’s facility managers can monitor alarms, manage access, and review video footage - all from a single dashboard.

About Acadia Group of Companies

The Acadia Group of Companies, founded in 1982, is a Saskatchewan‑owned and operated family of construction firms delivering turnkey solutions for large‑scale, complex projects. It encompasses Acadia Construction Inc., Acadia Paving Ltd., Acadia Pumping & Dewatering Ltd., and Integrated Engineering Inc., bringing together expertise in earthwork & civil infrastructure, civil engineering, mining & industrial, railway, environmental remediation, paving, concrete, fluid handling, and water resources. With over 150 skilled professionals, Acadia is dedicated to excellence, safety, and community engagement - values that made them a perfect partner for this project. Learn more at acadiagrp.ca.

How Acadia Leverages Alarm.com

User Management: Quickly add, modify, or remove access for up to 150 employees - no more physical keys. New smartphones simply require new mobile credentials.  

Zone‑Specific Permissions: Define access levels for yard gates, the shop floor, and the office with tailored schedules.  

After‑Hours Monitoring: The system auto‑arms every evening at a specified time, sends confirmation when armed, and alerts on any non‑typical activity - like an HVAC service door opening at 5:10 AM or unexpected entry at 8:56 PM.  

Video Verification: Link alarms to live camera feeds to verify incidents remotely. If a false alarm occurs, Jason can disarm the system and clear the event from his phone within seconds.  

Remote Control: Arm or disarm the system and unlock doors via the Alarm.com mobile app to ensure authorized personnel can enter without delay.

LEFT: DEREK MCDOUGALL, DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS, REED SECURITY
RIGHT: KEVIN DUBOIS, SECURITY TECHNICIAN, OXFORD SECURITY

Last night my oldest daughter Kalynn (age 8) made a picture and gave it to me with strict instructions:

"Daddy I want you to give this to your best worker at your workplace tomorrow"

I chose Kevin as Kalynn's "Best Worker Award".

Kevin Dubois is an expert security technician at Oxford Security, Reed Security Authorized Dealer in Calgary.

Kevin came all the way from Calgary to sleep on a hotel bed and eat take out food (even having to endure watching his beloved Flames lose in overtime on hotel Wi-Fi) to help us get caught up in Residential and Small Business installations.

He absolutely crushed it completing a week's worth of work in 4 days.

Congratulations Kevin and thank you for the extra help!

Derek McDougall
Director of Field Operations
Reed Security

Reed Security recently attended the largest security expo in North America - ISC West 2025.

We searched for the latest tech that could increase your security, safety and operational efficiency.

Here's what we found:

8. Ubiquiti Device Bridge Pro Sector

Commercial-grade multi-point antenna for long range wireless bridging of security cameras and network connectivity.

9. Kantech / Salto Integration

Easily manage Salto wireless locks within EntraPass access control software.

10. Salto / eLoxx Smart Lockers

Smart storage cubbies for gyms, schools, and staff areas. Remotely manage credentials, chip cards and membership cards for locker access.

11. Turing AI Site Shield

A solar-powered mobile tower with AI-powered surveillance for temporary or remote sites. Manage with Turing Cloud VMS with advanced AI features like license plate recognition, intrusion alerts, and crowd analytics.

12. Avigilon Halo 4 Smart Sensor

Coming Soon: Detects vape, THC, smoke, air quality, aggression, sound anomalies, and keywords. Install  in washrooms at schools and large retail stores.

Ready to Upgrade Your Security?

If you’re interested in any of the technologies featured above - or want expert advice on how to protect your property - contact Reed Security for a free quote.

Our local team is here to help you design a smarter, safer security solution tailored to your needs. 

Every great team has that one person who just makes everything smoother, happier, and a little more fun. At Reed Security, that person is Sarah Hardy, our Awesome Administrator - yes, that’s her actual job title (and yes, she lives up to it daily).

Sarah’s been rocking the front lines at Reed for 4 years now, and honestly, we don’t know what we’d do without her. She’s the friendly voice you hear when you call. She’s the calm in the inbox storm. She sets up your Alarm.com accounts. She helps you troubleshoot your tech when our Support Desk is jammed. She even collects your bills - but in the nicest way possible.

Basically, Sarah gets stuff done...and she does it with a smile.

But she’s not just helping clients. She’s also helping us celebrate. She’s on the Reed Security 25th Birthday Party Planning Committee (and it’s gonna be epic on May 25th). And she’s the one who sneaks out to pick up cakes or cookies for staff birthdays. Pro tip: don’t stand between Sarah and the bakery box.

When we asked her what she likes about working at Reed Security, she said:

“It feels like family here. I love helping people, and we have so much fun together.”

And she means it. Some of her favorite Reed moments include:

🎳 A full-team Bowlarama battle (yes, there were strikes… and questionable dance moves)

💪 A staff workout with a personal trainer (there were also groans and sore muscles for days)

Outside of work, Sarah’s a total family-first kind of person. She loves baking, spending time with her crew, and getting zen with Cosmic Kids Yoga (Google it - you’ll thank her later).

Sarah lives our values - Trust, Loyalty, Care, and Effort every single day, and she makes Reed Security better just by being herself.

Thank you Sarah for being Awesome!

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100% Canadian-owned

Reed Security is a 100% Canadian-owned security provider, serving businesses and families across the country for over 25 years. 

Founded and headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan we understand the unique security needs of Canadians and are committed to delivering innovative, reliable and affordable solutions.

🍁 Our leadership, operations, and decision making happen right here in Canada

🍁 We prioritize Canadian suppliers and partners whenever possible

🍁 We have dealer installation partners in 11 Canadian cities

🍁 Canadian-based 24/7 Monitoring team - no overseas emergency operators

🍁 Canadian-based Support team - experienced people providing local support and service

🍁 Profits stay in Canada - revenue generated stays in the local economy; creating jobs and supporting businesses

🍁 We reinvest in our communities – helping local businesses, charities, and initiatives that make a real impact

Thank you for supporting local

We couldn’t do this without you - our loyal clients.

Your trust and support allow us to continue protecting Canadian homes and businesses, investing in local innovation, and creating jobs right here in Canada.

From our team to yours, thank you for believing in local businesses and for making security a priority.

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#SupportLocal