Greater Philadelphia Building Automation Services
Building automation only works when the systems behind it are carefully planned and built to support long-term performance. At Rittenhouse Communications Group, we don’t believe in shortcuts. We start with a real conversation about how your building functions and what your goals look like, and from there, we build a design that suits your environment. This is complete with drawings, hardware specs, and a transparent and clear scope of work. Our deep technical insight and experience setting up world class smart buildings in Philadelphia allow us to provide an incredible client experience.
Once installation work begins, our technicians are on-site to do the job right the first time. We follow detailed plans and work cleanly so that tenants, staff, or trades can keep moving without disruption. And we don’t stop once the wires are in. We test everything, confirm integrations, and train your team on how to use the system confidently.
Whether you are looking for help with building networking, access control, cabling, or smart building solutions in NYC, call us. We’d love to speak with you.
What a Building Automation Expert Can Do For You
The right partner can turn a conventional property into an efficient, connected space that’s easier to operate and more enjoyable to live or work in. We combine hardware, software, and strategy to create a complete system that makes sense for your space.
Better Tenant, Resident and Guest Experiences
Comfort, convenience, and control matter to the people who use your building every day. That’s why RCG developed PropKey, a proprietary mobile app designed to improve the user experience from the front door to the amenity floor.
Through PropKey, tenants and guests can unlock doors, manage visitor access, receive package delivery notifications, submit maintenance requests, and interact with building staff all in one place. For hospitality properties, PropKey adds features that support streamlined check-ins, housekeeping requests, and messaging. It takes the everyday tasks and turns them into smooth, mobile-first interactions.
Beyond PropKey, we offer automation features that adapt lighting, temperature, and access settings to the time of day, occupancy, or user profile. That creates more personalized spaces, fewer complaints, and a smoother experience across the board.
Greater HVAC and Power Efficiency
Automated HVAC systems don’t just save money, they also create more stable and comfortable environments. Building automation can regulate air flow, temperature, and energy use by detecting when people are in the room or what the outside weather looks like. When zones go unused, systems adjust on their own. When outside temperatures swing, the building adapts in real time.
Electric usage follows a similar pattern. Lighting systems can shut off automatically when no motion is detected. Equipment power can be scheduled based on business hours or tenant preferences. These strategies don’t rely on guesswork. They use data and real-time logic to reduce waste and lower utility bills. Many of our Philadelphia clients see measurable savings within the first quarter.
Security Systems and Access Control
Security is easier to manage when systems are connected. We install and integrate access control systems, intercoms, video surveillance, and intrusion alarms into a single platform that gives you a full view of what’s happening across your property.
You can assign access credentials based on job roles or resident status. Temporary credentials can be issued to vendors or visitors. Surveillance systems can alert you to movement in restricted areas or record access events for review later. The benefit isn’t just in the hardware—it’s in the way these systems talk to each other. That coordination gives you faster responses and tighter control without adding workload for your team.
It Starts With a Well-Designed Network and Cabling Infrastructure
None of this works without a reliable foundation. Your building’s infrastructure plays a central role in how well each system performs. That includes cabling, network design, power delivery, and rack layout. Poor planning in this stage creates slowdowns, downtime, and frustration down the road.
RCG builds out structured cabling systems that support fast, uninterrupted communication between every connected device in the building. We take the time to map out cable paths, plan for future expansion, and avoid the pitfalls that often come from short-term decisions. Our networks are built for performance, and they’re easy to maintain once we hand them off to your team.
Building automation creates long-term value. It brings your property up to modern expectations and gives you the tools to manage it more effectively. Whether you’re looking to improve energy efficiency, simplify tenant interactions, or centralize your building’s systems, Rittenhouse Communications Group delivers solutions that work now and scale later. We know what it takes to bring automation to life in Philadelphia buildings, and we’ll help you get there without the runaround.