Varbergs Bostads AB Digitizes Cleaning Management with Custom Web Application

When Varbergs Bostads AB, a municipally owned housing company managing thousands of apartments, needed to replace manual cleaning routines with a digital system, they chose Smart Source. The result – Städadmin – delivers full control, transparency and efficient tracking of all cleaning services across their property portfolio.

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The Challenge

Varbergs Bostads AB is a fully municipality-owned housing company managing a large residential portfolio in Varberg, Sweden. The company handles the entire chain – from leasing and property management to maintenance and services.

Cleaning management was a critical but time-consuming part of operations. Scheduling, tracking and follow-up of cleaning services relied on manual processes – paper lists, email and Excel spreadsheets. There was no digital system for registering completed cleaning directly on-site, and all location data was managed without structured links to buildings or contractors.

This workflow created several challenges:

Varbergs Bostads AB needed a digital tool that matched their specific workflows – not a generic facility management system with unnecessary complexity and high license costs.

The Solution – Städadmin

Smart Source was commissioned to develop Städadmin – a custom-built web application designed specifically for Varbergs Bostads AB's needs.

The project was completed in 2024 with a focus on fast delivery, high usability and a technical platform the housing company was already familiar with.

Technical Platform

Development Process

We worked closely with the client's IT department and property managers to map workflows and define the right functionality. Through agile development with continuous demos and feedback, we ensured the system matched reality – not just a requirements specification. The database model was restructured during the project to better support the client's actual location hierarchy, including replacing house numbers with building numbers.

Functionality

Städadmin gives property managers a complete tool for handling the entire cleaning process digitally:

Results

Since Städadmin went live, Varbergs Bostads AB has achieved:

Why Custom Development?

Varbergs Bostads AB evaluated generic facility management systems but found that these were often oversized, expensive and difficult to adapt to actual workflows.

By choosing custom development, they received:

About Varbergs Bostads AB

Varbergs Bostads AB is a municipal housing company wholly owned by the municipality of Varberg. The company manages a large portfolio of rental apartments and is responsible for property management, maintenance and services in the Varberg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technology was used to build Städadmin?

Städadmin is built with C# and ASP.NET as the backend framework with SQL Server as the database. It is a responsive web application that works on desktop, tablet and mobile – without requiring installation of a separate app.

How does the QR code registration work?

Each location in the system is assigned a unique QR code. Maintenance staff scan the code with their phone or tablet directly at the location to register completed cleaning. A branded confirmation page in the client's visual identity is displayed as a receipt. No separate app is required – everything runs through the browser.

How is user management handled?

Instead of traditional passwords, unique user codes are used – simple for maintenance staff who need quick access. Administrators can create, edit and remove users via an intuitive interface.

How long did the development take?

The project was completed in 2024 using agile methods. Through close collaboration with the client's IT department, we delivered a complete system quickly and efficiently.

Does Städadmin work for other housing companies?

Yes. Although Städadmin was built specifically for Varbergs Bostads AB, similar solutions can be adapted for other housing companies – municipal or private. Smart Source has extensive experience building digital tools for property management.

Can the system be integrated with other systems?

Absolutely. ASP.NET and SQL Server provide a flexible platform that can easily integrate with property management systems, ERP solutions and other business systems via APIs.

Why did Varbergs Bostads AB choose custom over SaaS?

The generic SaaS alternatives had too much unnecessary functionality, recurring license costs and required adaptation of internal work processes. With a custom solution, they got exactly what they needed at a predictable one-time cost.

Is this a public sector reference project?

Yes. Varbergs Bostads AB is a 100% municipally owned company and qualifies as a public procurement entity. The assignment qualifies as a reference for system development within the public sector.

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