As technology continues to evolve and develop, it affects many areas of the construction industry – and that includes multi-family construction and renovation. The dizzying pace of technology innovation requires you as a property manager to constantly evolve and upgrade your existing systems and future renovations in order to attract and retain tenants. To this end, it’s important to have a forward-thinking HOA construction and maintenance contractor on your side.
From online self-guided apartment and home tours to designated Lift and Uber drop off locations, there are many ways technology can influence how you operate your HOA or multi-family residence. Let’s take a look at a few ways you can do this.
Touchless Tech
In light of the pandemic, many more employees began working from home – many still are. This is why it’s a smart idea to adopt touchless technologies that not only accommodate the commuting-from-home population but that reduce person-to-person contact with high-touch surfaces. One example is to employ virtual doorman systems that augment security but at the same time offer operational savings for properties that used to employ in-person concierge staff but no longer do so due to COVID concerns or lack of budget. Virtual doorman systems can include automated doors and fixtures, and even include a location where people can order from and pick up deliveries from Door Dash, Amazon Prime, and area grocery stores.
Work-from-Home Support
The new year has brought a gradual return to work for many employees, but it’s still a good idea to incorporate work-from-home support into your renovation ideas for the future. Many people will continue to work from home due to budget cuts at their employer or because they have decided to work full time from home with their own business.
Either way, you want to offer home office workspaces for your individual units, in common areas and in co-working spaces, with the addition of smaller conference rooms, private single-use areas, and multi-media capabilities. Integrate secure, high-speed Internet access, printers, copiers, and scanners, as well as charging stations and comfortable seating.
Sustainable Living
People want sustainable living options, and you can capitalize on this interest by offering buildings that are energy efficient, utilize solar power, and include electric car charging stations. So-called green lease tenants, best for urban and downtown areas, can utilize green amenities such as bike sharing and storing, as well as using public transportation when possible and composting at their residence.
Under this same umbrella, you can also put heating and cooling in the tenants’ direct control in an effort to reduce waste. Add smart security systems in the residences that include doorbell technology and virtual control of heating and lighting.
Healthy Home Features
The pandemic has put everyone on edge. Understandably, your residents are much more health conscious than they ever were before, and they want their living environment to complement their health, not detract from it. You may consider adding air and water purification systems for individual units and common areas, automatic hand sanitizer stations in common areas, and even smart lighting installed in units to mimic circadian rhythms.
Smart Elevators
If you have a multi-floor complex or high-rise building, consider upgrading to smart elevators that can reduce wait and ride times, unnecessary stops, and amount of people in the elevator at one time. Incorporate touchless elevator systems and doors to reduce contact and reliance on high-touch surfaces.
As technology evolves and the population’s needs change, you need to harness technology in order to attract and retain clients, and stay competitive in your industry.
Contact Allstar Construction and Maintenance
Allstar Construction and Maintenance can be your Twin Cities source for construction and renovation with a focus on technology for your HOA or multi-family property. To learn more, contact us at 952-942-7454.