Are You SmartReady™? You Should Be. Here’s Why.

As the headline suggests, this article is about BETCO’s exclusive SmartReady™ package, the foundation for a truly smart building. As I thought of ways to accurately explain SmartReady, an analogy kept popping up, and I couldn’t shake it. You see, I am a fan of a particular professional football team from Buffalo best known for heartbreak, specifically losing four Super Bowls in a row. And wings, we are also known for chicken wings.

Anyway, my team’s stadium was built way back in 1972, which makes it 52 years old. As you can imagine, technology has advanced immeasurably in that time, and the old stadium has struggled to keep up. As technology advanced, the stadium was modified, updated, and tweaked to handle all that new tech. It was extremely costly, didn’t really solve the problems, and, in the end, it was just too tough to retrofit a building that simply wasn’t made for such technology.

They’re building a new stadium as we speak – one that will not only have all the latest technology embedded within it but will also be capable of handling whatever technology is yet to come. It’s literally built with the future in mind. And that is precisely what SmartReady is all about: providing the blueprint for a truly smart building before the ground is even broken. It’s about having a self-storage facility that will ensure viability and profitability for years to come. Welcome to the future, and the future is SmartReady.

Some people still talk about smart technology as a far-off concept from a science fiction novel. But smart solutions are here, and BETCO is leading the way in the race to make facilities more profitable for owner-operators and to make the user experience easier and more in line with what today’s tenants are expecting.

SmartReady is an exclusive BETCO package that provides the blueprint to bring your smart building strategy to life before you build, instead of trying to retrofit smart solutions into an outdated building, like that football stadium. BETCO’s 40 years of building experience combined with the expertise of Access Control Technologies, Janus International, and Nokē Smart Entry creates a package of components and design for your building’s infrastructure that will make you SmartReady, and give you a competitive advantage from the very start. Let’s take a look at the different ways SmartReady sets you up for success in a world where tech is evolving seemingly every day.

SMARTREADY WIRE MANAGEMENT

BETCO’S SmartReady pathways are open-topped, wiring channels or trays which allow for fast and easy installation of wire seamlessly throughout your building. This enhancement enables you to plan for technology now and in the future.

NOKĒ SMART ENTRY SYSTEM

The Nokē Smart Entry system consists of keyless entry points, keypads, and electronic locks built and designed with owner-operators and tenants in mind. Tenants can access their units and gates with their smartphones. The Nokē Smart Entry system also provides an added level of security and automates the overlocking and lock check processes.

LOW-VOLTAGE WIRING

It’s extremely beneficial to prepare in advance, and BETCO’s low-voltage system design services allow for a full gamut of video security and alarm, access control, and audio-visual technologies. Their team of experts can design an efficient and reliable low-voltage system to meet your application’s exact needs.

GATES & ACCESS CONTROL

Planning ahead with access control services, such as those offered by Access Control Technologies, provides solutions to help improve your operational efficiencies and extend your capabilities while offering ultimate security for valuable assets and resources. Strong and durable gates work seamlessly with these services to provide elite security and peace of mind.

NOKĒ ELEVATE DOOR OPERATORS

Nokē Elevate is an innovative smart unit access solution that provides tenants with easier access to their units with automatic door opening and closing through a tap of a button on their smart device. Each unit is secured with an internal electronic lock, eliminating the risk of theft by lock cutting, while the motion sensors provide enhanced monitoring capabilities.

SECURITY CAMERAS

By considering security camera infrastructure from the outset, developers can strategically plan the placement of cameras to maximize coverage and effectiveness. Every corner, corridor, and entry point can be meticulously accounted for, ensuring comprehensive surveillance and deterrence against theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.

ROOFING WARRANTY

When planning your facility, the best warranties lead to the best products. BETCO was the first to offer a 10-year Limited Labor warranty on all standard buildings with standing seam roofs, and a 6-year Limited Labor warranty on Multi-Story buildings. All pre-painted surfaces carry a 40-year warranty for crack, flake, and peel; chalk for 35 years, and change of color for 35 years. Roof panels come with a 25-year warranty.

CONTROL ROOM

While in the planning stages, one of the most important things to consider is an efficient and effective control room. Thinking ahead about a dedicated space to house your electrical box, server room, and any other climate-controlled items is crucial in creating the ideal smart environment, and also allows for easy expansion and updating for the future.

ELECTRICAL RACK

One important element that deserves consideration in the planning stages is the electrical rack. This is the protected, rigid structure that provides a central, easily accessible location for sensitive equipment, for instance, low-voltage wiring. This allows for proper organization of crucial components and should undoubtedly be contemplated in the design stages.

So, there you have it, all the ways that BETCO’s SmartReady can transform your facility and keep it viable now and into the future. Smart technology is what tenants want, and it also makes the owner-operator’s life much easier and more profitable as well. And just like my football team, you will be able to rest easy knowing your building is prepared for whatever is coming in the future. And in my case, I’m really hoping that’s a Super Bowl.

If you’re ready to get smart, click here to speak with one of BETCO’s experts.