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How Microducts Simplify MDU Tech Upgrades and Save Money Long-Term

October 31, 2024

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 […]

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WhiteSpace Named Preferred Technology Supplier for Greystar

October 7, 2024

WhiteSpace, nationally known for its building technology expertise, is proud to announce its selection as the preferred technology supplier 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 […]

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2 minutes

When Mike Smith Talks, “Smart” CRE Executives Listen

August 12, 2024

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 […]

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3 minutes

Why Every Capital Improvement Should Start with a Building Technology Assessment

August 2, 2024

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 […]

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10 minutes

Ensuring Connectivity in MDUs: The Case for Managed WiFi (Amid FCC’s Proposed Bulk Billing Ban)

July 8, 2024

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 […]

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Building Technology Snafu Hits Close to Home for Project Manager

May 13, 2024

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 […]

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