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Cloud-Based vs. On-Premise CCTV: What’s Right for Your Building?
May 7, 2025
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Selecting the right video surveillance system is essential to your building’s overall security strategy. While camera quality matters, the real differentiators are how footage is stored, accessed, and maintained. Cloud-based and on-premise CCTV systems each offer unique benefits, and the best choice depends on your operational priorities, existing infrastructure, and […]
Why Construction Administration and Commissioning Services Are Critical for Low Voltage Success
May 6, 2025
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Low voltage systems—like managed WiFi, electronic security (CCTV, access control), AV systems, package management and IoT infrastructure—are the backbone of modern multifamily developments. Yet, too often, these systems are treated as “set it and forget it” projects. Without proper oversight during installation, testing, and handover, developers and property managers are […]
4 Most Common (& Sometimes Costly) Low Voltage Change Orders & How to Avoid Them
March 24, 2025
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Change orders are an inevitable part of construction, but when it comes to low voltage systems, they can be particularly frustrating—and expensive. Misalignment in planning, scope gaps, and overlooked coordination points can lead to costly delays and inefficiencies. Here are four of the most common low voltage (LV) change orders […]
Weak Signals, Frustrated Tenants? Why CRE Operators Need a Managed WiFi Assessment
February 24, 2025
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Another bummed-out resident emails about WiFi issues and network connectivity: WiFi keeps dropping in my bedroom. The property manager is frustrated—everything looks fine on paper, but complaints keep rolling in. Is it the ISP, the wiring, or just bad equipment choices? This is exactly why WhiteSpace conducts Managed WiFi Assessments—to […]
How Microducts Simplify MDU Tech Upgrades and Save Money Long-Term
October 31, 2024
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We were contracted to lead a technology update for a relatively new MDU. Ahead of any work, we completed our standard building technology assessment to get a clear picture of the present infrastructure. During that process, we uncovered a costly oversight: the property lacked microducts or innerducts. This omission, which […]
WhiteSpace Named Preferred Technology Consultant for Greystar
October 7, 2024
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WhiteSpace, nationally known for its building technology expertise, is proud to announce its selection as the preferred technology consultant for Greystar, the global leader in rental housing property management, development, and investment. With this strategic partnership, Greystar will rely on Whitespace to guide and assist in bringing innovative low-voltage solutions […]
When Mike Smith Talks, “Smart” CRE Executives Listen
August 12, 2024
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When it comes to designing and integrating building technology in multifamily dwellings, no one does it like Mike Smith. With over 25 years of experience, Mike has channeled his expertise into founding and managing WhiteSpace, the premier low-voltage building technology firm. Under his leadership, WhiteSpace has become a trailblazer in […]
Why Every Capital Improvement Should Start with a Building Technology Assessment
August 2, 2024
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Often, the first conversation with a new client starts with “We have a problem with… can you help?” Sometimes it’s a connectivity issue – cellular or internet, sometimes it’s antiquated door locks and faulty fobs, and sometimes it’s just a glitchy building. The answer: yes, we can help, but before […]
Ensuring Connectivity in MDUs: The Case for Managed WiFi (Amid FCC’s Proposed Bulk Billing Ban)
July 8, 2024
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a proposal that would allow residents of multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to opt out of bulk billing arrangements. From a technical perspective, the implications of this proposal are likely to be significant and detrimental to connectivity and the resident experience as well as business […]
Building Technology Snafu Hits Close to Home for Project Manager
May 13, 2024
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Similar to the cobbler’s children going barefoot, some of our talented project managers, ironically reside in apartments that lack the same level of sophisticated building technology found in our projects. This hits hard for experts in designing advanced low voltage systems for Class-A buildings. Although this unique conundrum provides us […]
