Meredith Murray covers the systems and strategies shaping today’s multifamily and commercial properties. Meredith’s articles provide practical insights for real estate professionals seeking to improve security, streamline day-to-day operations, and create more seamless experiences for residents, staff, and guests.
Key takeaways: A video intercom with elevator floor access lets residents or staff verify visitors, unlock the entrance, and limit elevator access to approved floors. Retrofit-friendly systems can reduce disruption in existing brick or concrete buildings by supporting... Read More
Key takeaways: Many HOAs can replace routine virtual gate attendant tasks by combining license plate recognition, a video intercom, visitor passes, and delivery PINs. The real comparison is not just monthly cost. It is resident entry, guest access, delivery workflows,... Read More
Key takeaways: Replacing a master key system works best when you plan access by door, user, and workflow, not just by lock type. A video intercom, smart locks, and temporary credentials can help you manage tenants, visitors, deliveries, and vendors from one system.... Read More
Key takeaways: Many apartment buildings can move analog camera footage to cloud storage without replacing every camera at once. Video encoders, hybrid systems, and phased camera upgrades give multifamily teams different paths to modernize security. Cloud backup helps... Read More
Key takeaways: Corporate campuses usually need video intercoms that support multiple entrances, visitor screening, vendor access, and centralized permission management. The right option depends on your workflows, including lobby check-ins, after-hours deliveries,... Read More
