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How to Navigate the Build-to-Rent SFU Technical Challenge
By: Stephen Garcia and Kathryn O'Leary New construction developers face numerous challenges to stay current with the latest trends in telecom/data innovations and the shift towards managed Wi-Fi deployments. Although the process is similar, projects with build-to-rent single-family units (SFU) and/or townhomes can present additional concerns around permitting, easement access [...]
Bulk Internet and Managed Wi-Fi…Don’t Just Set It and Forget It!
By: Rush Blakely Many of our clients are deploying managed property-wide Wi-Fi or other bulk purchase internet programs to improve the resident experience, create operational efficiencies for the property and staff, and yes, increase net operating income. Property-wide managed Wi-Fi requires Owner and property staff involvement during the deployment phase [...]
Avoid Delayed Service Activation with Proper MPOE Planning
When it comes to new construction multi-family (MDU) developments, there are many critical components in terms of telecom infrastructure and deployment that need to be taken into consideration. Often, elements of telecommunication installations get overlooked as the TCO date quickly approaches and the larger construction milestones are being completed. One [...]
The Smart Money is on Smart Apartments
The last decade has seen the rise of increasingly smarter versions of the things we use on a daily basis, from phones and watches to TVs, cars, appliances, and more. With a simple tap on our phones or voice command to Alexa, Siri, or Google, we’re able to control and [...]
Colorado Statute: New Restrictions on Leases & Third-Party Fee Passthroughs
Recently the state of Colorado enacted legislation that imposes new lease restrictions for owners/landlords. Among other things, Colorado House Bill 23-1095 limits the types of fees and charges that can be considered as part of rent, and provides guidelines for tenant fee markups or third-party service charges. We want to [...]