Why Property Managers Rekey Between Tenants

I can't imagine a more uncomfortable situation than this: A new tenant moves into your property on Saturday. By Sunday morning, someone walks in with a key. The previous tenant. Or their babysitter. O...

23 févr. 2026 Building Operations and Security

Lee Alderman.

Why Smart Buildings Still Run on Dumb Systems

I've watched security teams waste hours matching timestamps between access control logs and video footage. When someone badges in at 2:47 AM, security scrambles to find the corresponding camera angle,...

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13 févr. 2026 Electronic Security Tips for your Business

Lee Alderman.

Why Automatic Doors Are No Longer Optional in Commercial Buildings

I've watched building owners treat automatic doors as a luxury upgrade for years. That thinking is over. In Canada, building codes focus on accessibility and barrier-free design. Many provinces requir...

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11 févr. 2026 Building Operations and Security

Lee Alderman.

Modernize Building Security Without Breaking the Budget

I've spent years watching property managers struggle with the same problem: outdated security systems that leave buildings vulnerable, but budgets that won't support a complete overhaul. The good news...

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10 févr. 2026 Building Operations and Security

Lee Alderman.

Mobile Credentials Are Replacing Your Access Cards

I've watched property managers spend hours every week managing physical key cards. Lost fobs. Replacement costs. Manual provisioning for every new employee or tenant. The math doesn't work anymore. 20...

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26 janv. 2026 Electronic Security Tips for your Business

Lee Alderman.

Fire Egress Requirements Every Calgary Business Owner Must Understand

I've been retrofitting exit doors across Calgary for years, and I'm seeing the fire department crack down harder than ever on improper egress. Business owners are failing inspections. Not because they...

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20 janv. 2026 Building Operations and Security

Lee Alderman.

How to Choose the Right Door Operator Without Wasting Budget

I've watched facility managers make the same expensive mistake over and over: they choose door operators based on upfront price, then spend the next five years paying for it. The real cost shows up la...

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19 janv. 2026 Door Operators: Selection, Installation, and Best Practices

Lee Alderman.

Why Smart Intercom Systems Are Becoming Standard in Commercial Buildings & Multi-Family Properties

Walk into most commercial buildings in Calgary today, and you'll notice something different at the entrance. The old audio-only buzzer system is gone. In its place: a sleek touchscreen display with vi...

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16 janv. 2026 Smart Intercom Solutions for Commercial & Multi-Family Properties

Lee Alderman.

Why Most SMBs Get AI Security Wrong

I've been helping businesses modernize their security systems, and I keep seeing the same mistake. Small business owners treat AI-powered CCTV like it's just a better camera. Sharper image. Clearer fo...

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16 janv. 2026 Electronic Security Tips for your Business

Lee Alderman.

Why Door Operators Fail in Canadian Winters

Why Door Operators Fail in Canadian Winters I’ve watched building managers blame manufacturers when door operators fail in winter. I’ve heard contractors call it bad luck when systems freeze up in Jan...

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8 janv. 2026 Door Operators: Selection, Installation, and Best Practices

Lee Alderman.

Why Cloud Access Control Fails Without the Right Architecture

I've watched dozens of organizations migrate to cloud-based access control systems over the past few years. Most treat it like a hardware upgrade—rip out the old server, install the new cloud platform...

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27 déc. 2025 Electronic Security Tips for your Business

Lee Alderman.

Akuvox Smart Access: Enterprise Security Made Simple for SMBs

Enterprise-Level Security — Now Built for SMBs Akuvox Smart Access is a cutting-edge,cloud-based access control solutiondesigned to bring enterprise-grade security to SMBs—without the complexity or co...

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11 déc. 2025 Akuvox Smart Access