Here is a short report on the BuidlingLink event we had recently.

Please be sure your telephone contact information is correct in BuildingLink because your life, your family, and pets may depend on this (more details read below).

On Saturday, March 14, Robert Garcia of BuildingLink spoke to residents about enhanced features on the system and answered the questions of users. He addressed many of the key features of BuildingLink, and was pleasantly surprised to see how robust and well-developed our website is.  He was particularly impressed by our Library, which has 196 documents loaded, and our Pet Park, which contains the ECA’s House Rules regarding pets.

In order to fully implement BuildingLink, the following activities are planned.  All need input and support from residents:

1.     Test of the Emergency Broadcast System.  This system sends emergency alerts to all residents’ homes and/or cell numbers.  Examples of such alerts might be for false fire alarms, elevator outages, water shutdowns, and the like.

The alerts can be sent simultaneously to all residents, or, depending on the nature of the alert, can be confined to those on specific floors, tiers, or Towers. 

In order to test the Emergency Broadcast System, it is imperative that all residents (regardless of whether they use a computer or not) have their phone numbers accurately listed in BuildingLink.  If you do not use a computer, see the Concierge or go to the Management Office for assistance.  If you use BuildingLink, simply log on and complete your profile. (You may choose to keep your profile private or public at this time as well.)  Tests of the Emergency Broadcast System will be announced.

2.     The Bulletin Board is now loaded in BuildingLink and up-to-date.  If you do not have a computer, you may request a printed copy of the Bulletin Board at the Concierge Desk.  This is very convenient for all of our residents, because you no longer need to scramble for pen and paper if you see an item of interest on the Bulletin Board.  The printed copy is yours to take home, pore over, and use.

3.     Pet Registration.  Please make it a point to register your pets in the Pet Park, and load their adorable photos there.  The Pet Park enables pet owners to create and participate in pet-specific forums. If you do NOT have a computer, you may bring your information to the concierge desk or the office for loading.

4.     WebCam.  BuildingLink encourages its buildings to have photos for service providers who will enter residents’ homes. These would include: care givers, housekeepers, contractors, dog walkers, and those working in your apartment. This extra precaution allows the Concierge to recognize those you have authorized to pick up your key, receive a parking pass, pick up packages, or gain access to your apartment.  It is particularly helpful for any new person at the Concierge Desk, or someone filling in temporarily there.  Photos taken by the WebCam can be viewed ONLY by the Concierge and no one else.  Your neighbors cannot view the photos. Pictures which appear on profiles in the public directory are those uploaded by individual residents specifically to share in that forum.