Smart Building Networks in Burnaby, BC
Segmented, documented building networks that carry HVAC controls, access, cameras, elevators and tenant traffic without letting any of them touch the others.
Smart Building Networks, scoped for Burnaby
Burnaby is a dynamic commercial hub with a strong mix of tech, retail and industrial enterprise. Most buildings grew their networks one contractor at a time: the BAS vendor dropped a switch in the mechanical room, the camera installer added another, and the tenant Wi-Fi rides whatever was left. The result is a flat network nobody can draw from memory. We redraw it, segment it and put it under change control. In Burnaby, we apply that thinking to a regional economy built on a dense mix of trade, logistics, film, technology, healthcare and professional services anchored by the Port of Vancouver and YVR, which shapes tenant types and building age. The scope that follows reflects your actual properties and not a template written for another market.
Why Burnaby is not a generic market
The Lower Mainland has its own mix of a dense mix of trade, logistics, film, technology, healthcare and professional services anchored by the Port of Vancouver and YVR. Tenants, insurers and lenders in Burnaby set their own expectations, and the infrastructure picture, dense fibre, carrier-neutral data centres and a deep pool of local IT talent, but also heavy competition for it and constant office-lease churn, determines what is feasible. We adjust the plan for smart building networks so it fits those realities, instead of copying a design from a different city.
Commercial terms in plain language
Our terms for smart building networks are short. Scope and price are written down before work begins. We add 5% GST. There is a 10% launch discount for new clients. After onboarding the service runs month to month, with no lock-in, and you keep your documentation, configuration and data. Starting prices are published on our pricing page.
Platforms and standards we use
Typical platforms for smart building networks include Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, Fortinet FortiGate, Aruba, BACnet/IP segmentation and Cat6A and fibre risers. We choose mainstream, supported equipment that your own team or another provider could take over, and we document configuration so you are never dependent on us. If you have already invested in a platform, we start with what is installed and recommend replacement only when it is a security or reliability risk.
Change control and communication
Property technology is touched by many vendors, so we maintain a single change log. Each smart building networks task has an owner, a window and a rollback. When tenants or residents may be affected, we draft the notice for your approval. The result is that your Burnaby team always knows what we did, when and why.
Scope and deliverables for Burnaby buildings
Deliverables are specific. For smart building networks in Burnaby that usually starts with network survey and as-built documentation of every closet, riser and uplink, then extends to documentation, testing and training for property staff. We state which parts are done on site and which remotely, who provides access to riser and mechanical rooms, and what the building needs to supply, such as power, rack space or carrier cooperation.
What you get in Burnaby
- Network survey and as-built documentation of every closet, riser and uplink
- VLAN and firewall design separating BAS, access, video, tenant and office traffic
- Managed switching with port-level labelling and configuration backups
- Vendor remote access through a logged, time-limited gateway
- Dual-carrier uplink or LTE failover with automatic switchover
- Change log and quarterly configuration review
Faults this removes
- Building automation, cameras and tenant devices sharing one flat network
- Switches in electrical and mechanical rooms with default passwords and no inventory
- No as-built drawings, so every fault starts with tracing cables by hand
- Vendors with permanent remote access into the building controls
Typical platforms
- Cisco Meraki
- Ubiquiti UniFi
- Fortinet FortiGate
- Aruba
- BACnet/IP segmentation
- Cat6A and fibre risers
See the full Smart Building Networks service page, or explore building IT in Burnaby.
Frequently asked questions
How do you measure success for smart building networks?
Target: every device on a named VLAN, a current network drawing per building, and uplink failover tested twice a year. We report against these indicators and review them with your leadership each quarter.
Do you handle smart building networks for Burnaby buildings remotely?
Mostly, yes. Design, configuration, monitoring and documentation are done remotely from Vancouver. Where physical work is required, we coordinate a local technician and keep you in contact with a single project lead.
How much does smart building networks cost in Burnaby?
Projects start from $2,500 and rise with building count, suite count and complexity. Managed support runs $89 to $199 per user per month, vCIO from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. A 10% launch discount applies and GST is added at 5%.
What does smart building networks include for a Burnaby property?
Typical deliverables include network survey and as-built documentation of every closet, riser and uplink, along with drawings, a configuration backup and a handover session. The exact scope is written into a fixed-price proposal that lists outcomes, assumptions and exclusions.
Can we start with one building in Burnaby?
Yes. Many clients begin with a single building as a pilot, then roll the same design across the portfolio. The first building becomes the template, which keeps later cost and risk lower.