Biosite was established in 2010 to respond to the challenges of managing a highly transient workforce in construction. Founders Li Wang and Greg Reynolds, computer science and electronic engineering experts respectively, realised that biometrics played a crucial role in understanding who was on site, in real time, and the impact this had on managing safety and performance. Biometrics would provide confidence in data and the ability to generate insight from that data that could have a material impact on the workforce and project progress.
Biosite - a trusted partner for construction
The low-quality fingerprints typically found amongst construction workers meant that the accuracy and performance of existing biometric access control systems was limited. So, together with fellow algorithm design expert, Adam Bowen, they designed a unique biometric fingerprint algorithm that was, and still is, 99.99% accurate. Even with low quality fingerprints. This meant workforce data captured on site was accurate and the process effiicient - speed of throughput is < 1 second.
From this solid foundation point, the growing team developed accompanying solutions, from workforce management software and access control hardware, to a temporary wireless fire alarm system - all deveoped in-house - to form The Biosite System that we know today.
Today, Biosite is a market leader and trusted solutions provider for construction.
Biosite's powerful combination of software and hardware, performance and reputation was noticed by ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions and in 2020, Biosite was acquired by the group to join the ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions division. Now, Biosite is on a mission to share the Biosite System and ethos with construction companies across the globe, to optimise safety, security, efficiency and compliance on site.
2010: Biosite founded
2011: CSCS partner
Biosite becomes a CSCS IT partner.
2012: First integrated access and security system for UK construction
Biosite provides the fully integrated access control, CCTV and security solution to UK construction sites.
2014: First framework agreement
First framework agreement signed with The Wates Group.
2014: Introducing Biosite's Wireless Fire Alarm
Biosite releases its Wireless Fire Alarm with integrated fire and first aid call points.
2015: Biosite Security
Sister company Biosite Security is founded to provide manned guarding and security services to clients.
2016: A growing business
With over 500 construction sites running Biosite and colleague numbers reaching 50, Biosite relocates to new 18,000 sqft premises.
2016: Investing for the future
Biosite secures £4 million of growth capital funding from Mobeus Equity Partners.
2017: EN54 certification
Launch of Biosite's EN54 certified Wireless Fire Alarm system.
2018: A workforce management solution
Biosite acquires Mosaic Management Systems, to offer the most comprehensive workforce management tools available for both commercial and infrastructure construction.
2018: SIA approved
Biosite becomes SIA-approved for site support and security.
2018: Sunday Times Tech Track 100
Recognised as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the UK, listed on the prestigious Sunday Times Tech Track 100.
2018: Expansion of software services
Biosite acquires Construct Technology to enhance the range of software solutions, helping to remove paperwork from site.
2019: CSJV HS2 contract win
Awarded Costain Skanska Joint Venture (CSJV) HS2 enabling works contract, helping achieve an unprecedented 100% conformance reported at internal audit.
2019: ISO accreditations
Biosite achieves UKAS ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and 27001 certificates.
2019: Second time "Tech Track 100"
Recognised in the Sunday Times "Tech Track 100" for the second year running.
2020: Record results
Announced record financial results, with a 51% jump in operating profit and 28% increase in revenue.
2020: Biosite becomes part of ASSA ABLOY
Biosite is acquired by the ASSA ABLOY Group to spearhead a new construction division with a shared vision to improve construction productivity through digitisation.
2020: Europe's fastest growing companies
Biosite represents UK construction tech in the Financial Times "FT1000: Europe's fastest-growing companies" ranking.
2020: Nordics ID06 programme
Secured a strategic partnership with the ID06 programme in the Nordics to deploy advanced technology solutions for increased security, traceability and flexibility.
2020: HS2 supply chain partner
Recognised as an HS2 supply chain partner across multiple Joint Venture projects for the enabling and main works programmes.
2021: HS2 passport system
Biosite is selected by HS2 to develop an innovative project-wide digital health and safety passport system.
2022: Welcome CrewSight
Biosite moves into the US market with the acquisition of US jobsite construction software company CrewSight.
2023: Record Framework Agreements
Biosite signs 10 nationwide Framework Agreements.
