Modern, Smart, and Secure Multifamily Communities
Small to medium-sized commercial buildings have been slow to adopt building automation technology, but with the introduction of smart devices and systems that is starting to change. Since the majority of multifamily buildings fall into the small-to-medium-sized category, the multifamily industry as a whole could be subject to massive change in the next decade.
The benefits for facilities management are well-documented, ranging from energy savings to air quality monitoring. Multifamily facilities stand to benefit in a number of unique ways as well. In an increasingly competitive rental market, smart apartments and condos are becoming more popular for residents and facilities managers alike.
Proactive Maintenance
Multifamily buildings generate mountains of data, whether it is being captured or not. Thanks to connected building systems, this data can be harnessed to predict maintenance needs and provide early detection of issues. An example: a faucet springs a small leak in one of your units. It might go unnoticed by the resident for weeks, causing water usage to spike, or worse, creating water damage. With water sensors installed on the building’s plumbing system, the leak would be caught in a matter of hours, not weeks, and the problem could be fixed before it became an issue.
Remote Keys for Staff
When preforming maintenance requests, staff spends much time traveling to and from the office to get and return keys, wasting hours of your staff’s time each week.
Connected smart locks offer a secure, keyless solution to this problem. When residents submit a maintenance request, the smart property can allow for a temporary key code and assign the task to a staff member. The employee uses their mobile device, allowing them to access the unit without stopping by the office. After the request has been fulfilled, the key can be disabled. This platform also allows residents to be alerted when their apartment is accessed and by whom, knowing that their maintenance has been performed.
Utilizing Building Data
Smart Building Data insights provide unprecedented information into a building’s performance. Apart from maintenance needs, this information can be used to Automate energy usage. Smart sensors can trigger automated rules that maintain the comfort of residents while optimizing energy usage. When the gym is busy on a hot day, occupancy and temperature data will trigger the AC. When the gym is empty, smart systems will dim the lights and turn down the AC to save energy. This information can also be used for Remote Systems Control. Along with automated rules, facilities managers also have remote control over climate and lighting systems throughout the complex. In vacant units, for examples, Facility Managers can set the AC and lighting right before a showing and then ensure everything is shut down after use.
Automated Security
Security should be a top priority for every facilities manager. Smart Apartment technology makes building security easier and more effective by adding intelligence and automation to a manager’s toolbox. Smart security systems have come a long way in recent years, evolving from simple, digital cameras to cloud surveillance platforms that incorporate sensors, cameras, data storage, and analytics. Smart security systems constantly monitor the property, detecting and automatically alerting staff of an issue that arises.
Changing Multifamily Facilities Management for the Better
Multifamily buildings present a unique set of challenges for facilities manager. When you are dealing with peoples homes and family, you are automatically in a higher stress situation. This is why smart apartment technology is primed to drastically change facilities management in the multifamily industry. Using automation, data, and remote control capabilities, facilities managers have the power to improve the lives of their residents and staff. Inexpensive and easy to operate systems allow buildings to maintain their advantage for years to come. Buildings become safer, more efficient, and more comfortable while reducing the workloads of the staff. Win/Win/Win! We would love to talk to you about your specific facility needs and wants. Click the button below to schedule your consultation to learn more.
