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Managing office buildings is a complex task, particularly in times of fluctuating occupancy. Investing in the cleanliness, safety, and appeal of these spaces is essential, but not always directly linked to increased revenue. This is where office building remote surveillance comes into play, offering a cost-effective solution to keep properties secure and well-managed.
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What is manufacturing remote video surveillance?
Office building remote surveillance is a way to monitor your property remotely in real time. It combines commercial security cameras with advanced video analytics to oversee various aspects of the property. The technology brings numerous benefits, including enhanced security, lower operational costs, improved efficiency, and stronger relationships with law enforcement.
While the primary draw is improved security, the advantages of office building remote surveillance extend much further, impacting many facets of property management.
16 benefits of office building remote surveillance
Remote surveillance offers a range of benefits for office building managers, both in terms of security and beyond. Here are 16 key advantages:
- Identify retraining needs
- Enhanced access control
- Virtual guarding
- Respond to issues in real time
- No more illegal dumping
- Health and safety improvements
- Cleaner buildings and grounds
- Remote monitoring
- Reduced labor expenses and hiring needs
- Safer parking lots
- Improved relationship with law enforcement
- Better security
- Faster police response
- Alarm verification
- Better customer service
- Added service to boost occupancy
1. Identify retraining needs
Customer conflict and disruptive behavior are significant concerns in property management. Training and retraining staff on handling such situations are crucial. Remote surveillance footage can be reviewed to identify best and worst practices in dealing with these scenarios. Time theft, a common issue in large office complexes, can also be identified and addressed through surveillance.
2. Enhanced access control
In an era of rising violent crime rates, security is a top priority. Access control systems are vital, but they have their limitations, like badge or password sharing. Office building remote surveillance, integrated with systems like Brivo, provides video evidence for each entry, enhancing security and accountability.
3. Virtual guarding
Virtual guarding uses surveillance equipment to replace or supplement on-site security guards, offering cost savings and continuous monitoring. Surveillance cameras provide objective evidence and cover the entire property, making them ideal for monitoring large office buildings, especially areas not actively patrolled by on-site staff.
4. Respond to issues in real time
Cloud-based video surveillance allows for 24/7 monitoring of critical areas like entrances, exits, and parking lots. This real-time oversight can prevent vandalism, theft, and ensure tenant safety. It also enables efficient management of groundskeeping duties, ensuring they meet their service agreements.
5. No more illegal dumping
Illegal dumping at office building dumpsters is a growing problem for property managers. Solink’s Motion Search feature can quickly identify such events, allowing managers to take action and potentially recoup costs associated with illegal dumping.
6. Health and safety improvements
Maintaining a safe environment in office buildings is critical. Surveillance can identify safety violations like blocked emergency exits or unauthorized parking in fire lanes. Tools like Solink Motion Search assist in rapidly finding and addressing these issues.
7. Cleaner buildings and grounds
Proper maintenance is crucial for the longevity and appeal of office properties. Surveillance ensures scheduled tasks like lawn mowing and floor cleaning are performed as required and helps identify those responsible for cleanliness issues, such as refuse left in hallways.
8. Remote monitoring
The ability to audit office buildings for policy compliance remotely is a significant time-saver for managers overseeing multiple properties. It maintains control over operations regardless of the manager’s location.
9. Reduced labor expenses and hiring needs
Remote surveillance can replace the need for 24/7 on-site security guards, leading to substantial labor cost savings. Additionally, it allows security staff to multitask, enhancing overall productivity.
10. Safer parking lots
Surveillance extends its benefits to the parking lots of office buildings, addressing issues like theft, vandalism, and safety hazards due to weather conditions. Documenting these events helps in their quick and proper resolution.
11. Improved relationship with law enforcement
Providing law enforcement with easy access to video evidence can build a strong, mutually beneficial relationship. Reliable documentation of incidents can lead to more prompt and appropriate police responses, enhancing overall security.
12. Better security
Enhancing security while managing costs is a crucial balance for office buildings, especially during periods of lower occupancy. Remote surveillance offers an added layer of security without the need for additional personnel.
13. Faster police response
Surveillance systems like Solink Video Alarms can detect potential break-ins before traditional alarms, leading to quicker police response and potentially preventing crimes before they occur.
14. Alarm verification
Alarm verification allows for real-time assessment of situations, ensuring appropriate emergency responses and reducing false alarm fees. This feature enhances security and offers cost savings.
15. Better customer service
Property management is a customer-facing industry, and remote surveillance provides insights into customer interactions. This can help in meeting tenant expectations and resolving conflicts effectively.
16. Added service to boost occupancy
Enhanced security is an attractive feature for potential tenants. Highlighting the security level of office buildings can be a key factor in improving occupancy rates.
Solink completes your office building remote surveillance system
Solink offers a customizable, cloud-first video analytics platform that caters to the diverse needs of office building management. From productivity and training to health and safety, cleanliness, security, and customer service, office building remote surveillance with Solink covers all bases.
To explore how Solink can enhance your office building management, sign up for a demo today.
