According to a 2024 Parks Associates survey of 300 multifamily 
property owners and managers, 62% of properties planning to deploy, upgrade, or replace access control systems said they were doing so to meet the expectations of residents and staff.
According to Parks Associates, 72% of multifamily owners and operators are actively planning to upgrade or replace existing smart building systems, including access control, within 12 months, driven by the need to modernize legacy infrastructure in occupied properties.
From the article, "Best Access Control Installers in Dallas–Fort Worth (2026 Guide)" by Sanja Pereza
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