Client: Sampson Homes
Location: Filton, Bristol
Scope: CCTV • Fire Alarm • Access Control • Network Infrastructure
The Project
Zest Student Accommodation is a newly developed 70+ apartment complex in Filton, Bristol, designed to provide modern, secure, and comfortable living for students. As part of the construction phase, the development required a complete life-safety and security package to ensure the highest level of protection for future residents and streamlined management for the building operators.
Frocester Security was appointed to deliver a fully integrated solution covering fire safety, security, access management, and the core network infrastructure supporting all building technologies.
The Challenge
Sampson Homes needed a specialist provider capable of designing, coordinating, and installing multiple interconnected systems within a live construction environment. The requirements included:
- CCTV surveillance for internal and external communal areas
- A fully compliant fire alarm and life safety system
- Cloud-based access control providing secure keyless entry
- A resilient network and structured cabling backbone to support all technologies
All systems needed to work seamlessly together, meet strict student accommodation safety standards, and be delivered in line with build deadlines as the project progressed through construction phases.
Why Frocester Security?
- Expertise & Compliance: Proven experience delivering multi-discipline fire and security systems for residential, commercial, and multi-occupancy buildings.
- Integrated Delivery: One provider for design, installation, and commissioning, reducing coordination challenges.
- Collaboration: Close working relationship with Sampson Homes and contractors to ensure smooth integration at each build stage.
- Future-Ready: Systems designed to support long-term performance, scalability, and efficient building management.
The Solution
Frocester Security designed and deployed a complete life-safety and security package, including:
- CCTV: A comprehensive HD surveillance solution delivering full coverage of communal internal and external areas for resident safety and site management.
- Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems: A robust, fully compliant fire alarm system installed throughout the building, meeting all statutory requirements for multi-occupancy accommodation.
- Cloud-Based Access Control: A scalable, secure keyless entry system allowing residents controlled access while providing building management with real-time remote oversight.
- Network Infrastructure & Structured Cabling: A resilient network backbone supporting CCTV, access control, life safety systems, and management platforms – designed for long-term performance and future technology expansion.
Project Insight
“Sampson Homes has been a great project to work on — really smooth from the start. The team is professional and clear on what they need, which makes delivering the right solution straightforward. It will be good to see everything come together.”
— Project Manager, Dan Fowler
Progress & Delivery
First-fix cabling has now been completed throughout the development. As construction continues, including boarding, partitioning, and flooring, Frocester is closely coordinating with the project team to ensure seamless integration of systems.
We are scheduled to return for second fix, testing, and commissioning once the building fabric is ready.
The Result
Frocester Security is delivering a fully integrated, future-ready security and life-safety solution designed specifically for the needs of student accommodation. The system ensures:
- 24/7 safety and security
- Effective building management
- Long-term reliability and scalability
- Peace of mind for both students and operators
Key Deliverables
- Full HD CCTV solution
- Compliant fire alarm and life-safety system
- Cloud-based secure access control
- Complete network and structured cabling infrastructure