Smart lockers for Smart Buildings

Connected infrastructure
for modern buildings

Digitize parcel management and building services with connected Smart Lockers. Automate deliveries, reduce operational workload for building staff and provide new conveniences for residents, employees or visitors.

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Smart locker system for residential buildings and coliving spaces
THE CHALLENGE

Integrated Smart Locker
Solution for Buildings

Modern properties are no longer just physical spaces. They are operational ecosystems where logistics, deliveries and access management directly impact tenant experience and asset perception. As expectations rise, buildings must operate as connected service platforms — not passive assets.

Without structured systems, this creates:
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Parcel congestion in receptions and common areas

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Operational overload for property teams

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Security risks in key and access handling

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Limited service availability tied to staff presence

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Security breaches and uncontrolled couriers access

After Columat
Before Columat
THE SOLUTION

A CONNECTED BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE

Columat provides a structured infrastructure layer that digitizes delivery, pickup and access processes within residential and multitenant environments. By combining modular Smart Lockers, monitoring software and system integrations, properties can centralize parcel management, enable temperature-controlled deliveries and structure key exchanges in a single ecosystem.

DIGITAL CONCIERGE 24/7

Enable autonomous parcel pickup, grocery delivery and key exchange without relying on reception staff or limited service hours.

ASSET VALUE ENHANCEMENT
and CO2 reduction

Incorporating smart services enhances the user experience, positions the asset as a modern and efficient space, and drastically reduces the carbon footprint by optimizing capillary transport and eliminating failed delivery attempts.

OPERATIONAL AUTOMATION

Reduce manual workload for property managers by structuring deliveries, returns and access control within a monitored system.

REAL-TIME VISIBILITY
& SECURITY

Monitor parcel flows, locker activity and key exchanges with full traceability and controlled access.

Platform integrations

The Mail Company

SCIM Microsoft

Active Directory

User Endpoint

CBRE App

IDP SAML

Service Now

SAP

API GATEWAY COLUMAT

Applications

Smart Locker Applications in Different Building Types

Columat Smart Locker for parcel management in corporate offices and multitenant buildings

Multitenant
& Office Buildings

Centralize parcel management for multiple tenants within a secure shared infrastructure. Automated pickup eliminates reception congestion and improves service perception.
Columat smart locker installed in a residential lobby for 24/7 deliveries

Residential
& Build-to-Rent

Enable residents to receive parcels and temperature-controlled deliveries autonomously, without concierge dependency. The system enhances convenience, security and overall living experience.
Columat Smart Locker pickup point in coliving and student housing common areas

Coliving
& Student Housing

Structured parcel handling and digital key exchange simplify operations in high-turnover environments. The infrastructure supports secure access and smoother move-in and move-out processes.
Use cases

KEY REAL ESTATE USE CASES

RETAIL STATS

Measurable operational improvement

Automating delivery and service management improves user experience while reducing operational workload within the building.

-78%

Reception parcel workload

100%

Logged exchanges and access events

-43%

Incidents and manual management

+25%

Improve in building quality perception

SUCCESS STORIES

"Columat helps Colonial consolidate an intelligent value proposition, focused on user experience, efficiency and quality in its prime buildings and assets in Barcelona and Madrid."

Ignacio

Building Manager

Columat Smart Locker in Colonial office building
“With Columat we have transformed internal physical management into a traceable and scalable infrastructure, naturally integrated into our daily operations."

Marta

Global Workplace Manager

"Working with Columat has allowed us to offer a differentiated solution to our clients without taking on the complexity of manufacturing. It is a natural extension of our commitment to smarter workspaces."

Alessia

Business Development Manager

How do Smart Lockers work in an office or residential building?

In real estate, Columat Smart Lockers let couriers and tenants handle parcels without going through reception: the item is dropped into the Smart Locker and the recipient collects it 24/7 with a code, without the concierge intervening. This frees the lobby from the "warehouse effect" and cuts reception workload by up to 78%. The manager also gains real usage data for the building.

Do Columat Smart Lockers integrate with the building app or property-management systems?

Yes. Columat Manager is API-first and integrates with building apps and management systems such as CBRE App, BMS (Building Management Systems), The Mail Company, SAP and ServiceNow. The Smart Locker service becomes part of the building's digital experience and operations rather than a standalone system.

How is the Smart Locker investment recovered in a real-estate asset?

Columat works on a hardware purchase plus a software subscription that includes ongoing support and maintenance through Columat Operational Services. The cost is typically recovered through the tenant service charge or built into the asset's operating account, while the subscription keeps the system running across the whole portfolio. The asset value uplift stays with the manager.

How does a Smart Locker increase the value of a building?

A building with digital 24/7 services improves perceived asset quality by around 25% and reduces tenant turnover — two levers that directly affect its value. Smart Lockers also remove hidden costs such as access cards lent to couriers that are never returned and reception time spent on warehouse tasks.

Can Columat Smart Lockers be deployed across a portfolio of several buildings?

Yes. Columat Manager provides centralised control of the entire network from a single dashboard, allowing the service to be standardised across a multi-asset portfolio and rolled out in phases after a pilot. The more buildings, the greater the impact and the lower the cost per asset.

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Optimize your delivery, pickup and exchange processes with our Smart Lockers Ecosystem