Property managers face a constant challenge: how to provide after-hours access to trusted contractors and maintenance vendors—without opening the door to unnecessary risk. Mechanical rooms, rooftops, and utility areas require regular servicing, but handing out keys or universal codes can jeopardize your building’s security and compliance.
The Risks of Traditional Access Methods
- Lost or Copied Keys: Physical keys are easily lost, copied, or never returned, creating long-term vulnerabilities.
- Shared PIN Codes: Generic codes get passed around, making it impossible to track who accessed sensitive areas and when.
- No Audit Trail: Traditional methods leave no digital record, complicating investigations or compliance checks.
Mobile Credentials: A Smarter Solution
Modern access control systems now offer mobile credentials—secure, smartphone-based access that property managers can control in real time. Here’s how it works:
- Individualized Access: Assign unique digital credentials to each vendor on their mobile device.
- Time-Limited Permissions: Grant access only for specific dates and times (after-hours, weekends, or emergencies).
- Instant Revocation: Remove access instantly if a vendor’s contract ends or a device is lost.
- Full Audit Trail: Every entry is logged, providing a clear record of who accessed what—and when.
Practical Benefits for Property Managers
- No More Key Hassles: Eliminate the risk, cost, and administrative burden of rekeying doors or changing codes.
- Improved Compliance: Meet insurance and regulatory requirements for controlled, auditable access.
- Vendor Accountability: Hold contractors responsible for their team’s access and activities.
- Convenience: Vendors receive access on their phones—no need to pick up or return keys.
Use Cases
- Mechanical Rooms: Grant HVAC or elevator technicians access only during scheduled service windows.
- Rooftops: Allow telecom or roofing vendors up top without giving them permanent building access.
- Utility Spaces: Enable utility providers to service meters or panels after hours, while keeping residential or office areas secure.
Mobile credentials give property managers total control over after-hours vendor access—without compromising building security. By moving beyond keys and codes, you reduce risk, simplify operations, and ensure every contractor is accountable.
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Contact Systems Integrations to learn how mobile credentials can help you manage vendor access securely and efficiently across South Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Serving property managers and building owners in Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Atlantic, and Mercer Counties (NJ), Philadelphia and the surrounding PA suburbs, and New Castle County, DE. Protect your mechanical rooms, rooftops, and utility spaces with advanced mobile access control from Systems Integrations.