Practical guidance
What this means for your property
Doors, gates and elevators can often be coordinated through one access-control plan, provided the equipment and interfaces support the required operation. Hawthorne in Langley is a documented WeTech example combining 23 controlled doors, two gate controls and two elevator controls with video intercoms.
The useful outcome is a consistent resident journey and a clear administration process, not simply using the same brand everywhere. A proposal should identify which platform manages each opening, which permissions are shared and whether any separate database remains. Existing hardware can sometimes stay, but the full route must be tested so a credential that opens the lobby also provides the intended access beyond it.
What to confirm before proceeding
Map complete routes
Include the path from the parkade or lobby through intermediate doors to approved elevator access.
Identify each system
Document which controller and database govern every opening and any remaining separate administration.
Test permissions by role
Verify the actual resident, staff and visitor routes with the credentials assigned to each group.