Great Lakes Building Systems

GLBS is a nationally recognized leader in fire safety, detection and suppression systems. Our reputation speaks for itself, as we always put our customers first. We use the latest, best and proven technologies from the industry's best manufacturers in a process that is tailor made for you. Great Lakes Building Systems has a dedicated Security Systems Division capable of designing, installing (electrical and mechanical installation) and maintaining your security system. Our experienced, certified staff also offer you IT, networking and IP-based expertise.

We give you the personal attention of a small business that delivers big corporate results! Great Lakes Building Systems (GLBS) is a leading regional integrator of Fire Safety & Commercial Security Systems in Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse, NY. Our products and services include the design, engineering, installation and service of engineered Fire Safety & Security Systems. Key systems and services include: Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Mass Notification Systems, Security / Intrusion Systems, CCTV, Access Control, IP Security Solutions, 24/7 Service Department, Central Station Monitoring and Code Compliant Inspection / Test to commercial, educational, health care, industrial and retail facilities.

Not all facilities are created equal. Neither are their security needs. Keeping this in mind, Great Lakes Building Systems works to streamline the system integration process. This way, all sorts of our clients access the perfect security implements to suit both their needs and their budget. The ideal security system requires several components that can be operated from a single platform. Whether you're interested in modern monitoring platforms or a customizable system that grants your employees varying levels of access, just say the word.

We not only install emergency lights, but we also make sure they're ready to work when you need them. Emergency lighting is perhaps one of the most forgotten assets within a building but one of the most valuable tools when a disaster occurs. As part of an evacuation plan, proper emergency lighting helps your people find an exit as quickly and safely as possible. Having an emergency lighting system is required and so, too, is its routine maintenance. Our certified professionals offer you a start-to-finish design and installation of your emergency lighting system and then work to ensure it's in order so that, if the unexpected were to happen, your system is ready to go.

Like fire protection systems for the building, fire extinguishers differ for various rooms and their contents. Let us help you prepare your building with the proper and cost-effective extinguisher. Great Lakes Building Systems will also provide hydro-testing, maintenance, repair, and other services to keep your equipment up to date and ready for a moment's notice.

A backflow preventer is a device installed on the sprinkler system to ensure that water travels through it in only one direction. It prevents water from flowing in the opposite direction and is important to maintaining a clean water supply. Water that is used for sprinkler systems is not the same water supplied for drinking and, thus, may not be suitable for consumption. The backflow preventer, by keeping water from traveling in a reverse direction, protects the quality of your drinking water supply.

Many facilities have precious assets that must be protected not only from fire but also from damage created by treating those flames. In some cases, such as chemical labs, using the wrong agent to put out a fire may trigger another unexpected serious safety risk. Great Lakes Building Systems will help you identify and design the appropriate, environmentally-friendly fire suppression system.

We design and install the system that's best for you, then keep working hard to assure its peak performance. Let our award-winning team help you craft the fire protection system you need to protect people and property. Our NICET-certified personnel will design, engineer and install the system you desire, including turnkey and mass notification options. All fire protection systems must be and are designed, installed and maintained to comply with: NFPA, New York State and all Local codes and standards.

The foundation of any reliable security system is its access control. Our highly-skilled personnel can help you design a system which includes scalable access, so that only the appropriate people may make authorized entry into your facility's more critical and sensitive areas. Great Lakes Building Systems is a Gold Service Certified Dealer of Honeywell Integrated Security. We have the talent and resources to design, install and maintain enterprise level access control systems for college campuses, hospitals, and the most demanding Industrial facilities.

Great Lakes Building Systems is a proud Engineering Systems Distributor (ESD) for Notifier, the world's leading manufacturer of fire alarm equipment. Great Lakes has achieved the highest level of distributor with Notifier, "Premier Level." Great Lakes has also been honored with Notifiers "Domestic ESD of the year award" in 2016. This annual award is given to one company that exemplifies the highest level of integrity, quality, growth and customer satisfaction. From a small retail store to a large complex network system for a college campus, Great Lakes has the talented resources to design, install, support, and maintain your fire alarm system to keep it operating at its peak level.