Building Foundation
Which three words define a strong building foundation?
Cyber Safety, Simplicity, Savings
True or False. Every unmanaged connection in your riser can increase your cyber risk.
True
What’s one of the biggest causes of tenant move-in delays?
Waiting on carrier installs
Consolidating vendors helps owners by:
Increasing NOI and reducing downtime
Who manages the riser closet in your building?
It should be secured and managed by building ownership/riser manager
Why is “Simplicity” critical in building technology decisions?
It reduces complexity, cost, and potential points of failure.
What’s one simple way to reduce cyber risk in a building’s network?
Consolidate vendors and manage all riser connections.
How does move-in-ready Internet improve tenant satisfaction?
Tenants can operate immediately, reducing downtime.
How does centralizing oversight improve building operations?
It provides visibility, reduces duplication, and prevents outages.
What risk arises from open carrier drops in riser closets?
They become potential breach points.
What happens when decisions are made without a foundation filter?
Inconsistent systems, unmanaged connections, and higher costs.
What is the biggest cybersecurity threat in most commercial buildings today?
Unsecured riser closets and unmanaged carrier equipment.
Why do tenants often get frustrated with traditional service setups?
They depend on multiple vendors with slow coordination.
What is a key pitfall of traditional MSPs?
They profit from hardware and licenses rather than owner outcomes.
What defines a “managed riser”?
A structured, secured system with centralized oversight.
How does a standardized foundation benefit an ownership group?
Improves NOI, consistency, and tenant satisfaction.
Why does hardware sprawl increase cyber vulnerability?
More devices mean more blind spots and maintenance challenges.
What’s one way owners can ensure a seamless move-in process?
Partner with providers offering same-day activations.
How does an outcome-based model align with ownership goals?
It ties provider success directly to building performance.
How does managing the riser support future IoT deployment?
It ensures scalability and secure connectivity.
What is the “Foundation Filter” designed to evaluate?
Whether a decision aligns with Cyber Safety, Simplicity, and Savings.
What’s a proactive step property teams can take to enforce cybersecurity standards?
Require cyber compliance for all new installations.
How does technology readiness impact leasing decisions?
It positions the building as modern, efficient, and tenant-friendly.
What is one operational benefit of reducing vendor count?
Simpler management and faster issue resolution.
What are the three attributes of a well-managed building system?
Safety, Simplicity, and Savings.