Construction sites have a myriad of materials and equipment often lying around in the open. These become virtual calling cards for opportunistic thieves. Any time a jobsite suffers loss from stolen materials or damage to the project, costly ramifications could ensue.
When a jobsite is vandalized or experiences a loss from theft, everyone suffers – contactors, insurance companies, and even equipment dealers. However, by taking proactive measures, you can help minimize the opportunity.
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), car thefts in the U.S. increased more than 16 percent in 2021 compared to 2019 and almost 30 percent more than in 2017. The numbers in some parts of the country are even higher than that. For example, Washington state saw…
Ensuring resident safety should be a top priority for property owners and managers. Without a secure community, your residents will likely not be your residents for long. In this Arrest of the Month video, we took swift action after seeing two people with a gun in an apartment…
Despite everything the world has gone through in the past two years, one thing remains the same; the multifamily industry must continue to focus on resident retention. The financial benefits of attention to this specific KPI has demonstrable effects on operational excellence,…
Drug dealing and drug use in apartment communities can be costly. In addition to risking the safety of residents, it can lead to a host of other problems including vandalism, theft, high turnover rates, a poor reputation and lower property values.
Inactive construction sites are theft targets. Any loss of equipment, tools or materials could cause project delays and financial implications, including increased insurance premiums. In this Arrest of the Month video, we saw an intruder scope out a site on foot, then return in…
Any business that has a parking lot or garage can never underestimate the security challenges they bring. Of course, you always want visitors, customers and employees to be safe without having cause for concern. However, just one bad incident can drive those people away and…