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Lumber prices are skyrocketing, making it a highly sought-after commodity for thieves to steal and resell for profit. The National Association of Homebuilders has estimated that approximately $36,000 is currently added to each single family home build. Unfortunately, this makes…

For some, vehicle dealerships present a vast number of opportunities to commit a crime – from theft to vandalism to trespassing and loitering. Dealerships typically stock a variety of vehicles outside for public display that can tempt individuals. Live video monitoring is an…

Construction site security risks include potential theft, property damage, fire hazards, liabilities and worker incidents, all of which can begin when a person or group of people – authorized or unauthorized – enter a construction site. It’s important to quickly mitigate…

Connect with our Multifamily Security Experts in Chicago Prior to 2020, the multifamily industry was making a somewhat slow digital transformation. Today, that effort has been kicked into high gear. Multifamily property managers are adding new technology tools to gain insight…

True protection of multifamily residential housing goes beyond just installing video surveillance cameras. Security cameras keep an eye on the spaces they are positioned to “see,” however, if trained professionals are not watching on the other end, security becomes reactive…

Shopping centers present exclusive security and safety-related challenges. Each center needs to be assessed in terms of past property damage, demographics, foot traffic, location and more. Once that knowledge is gained, consideration should be given to coverage areas. This…

Unlike other industries, the actual construction of a building can't be done remotely. The only things that can be done virtually are designing and revising a building's plans. Once those plans are approved, the work must be done in person even if part of it is prefabricated.…

In the dark of night, trespassers, loiters and thieves can attempt to access multifamily residential properties. Planning the placement of video surveillance cameras to record activity in high-target areas, such as the mail center and security cages, can help deter loitering,…