As businesses navigate the storm of economic uncertainty brought on by fluctuating tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions, one thing remains certain: physical security must remain a priority.
While many organizations may be waiting to see what happens, we’re here to tell you that is not the way to protect your property and the assets within it. Acting before trouble strikes is more important now than ever.
Rising Costs Equals Bigger Targets for Thieves
Most industries, including construction and auto dealerships, are feeling the heat from tariffs. This has resulted in rising costs for materials, parts, and finished products. Nearly 87% of contractors have been notified of increased pricing of materials related to tariffs, according to Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).
Similarly, auto dealerships are seeing their inventories become more valuable by the day. Kelley Blue Book reports that in April, the average transaction price of new cars increased 2.5% month-over-month – more than double the typical monthly increase that time of year. The only other time a larger increase was reported this past decade was during the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020.
Whether you’re helping to build America, or just close a deal, every dollar counts. Thieves know that too. Construction sites, often stocked with expensive materials like copper pipes, steel beams, and high-end tools, are already prime targets for thieves. These sites are typically left exposed after working hours, and the raw materials, some of which can be resold quickly at scrap yards or black markets, are easy pickings. The same goes for high-priced vehicles, tires, rims, catalytic converters and more. Where you see tools of the trade, thieves see dollar signs.
Outdated Security Won’t Cut It
Unfortunately, the trend isn’t limited to one or two sectors. Businesses in other industries, such as logistics, freight, tire shops, and beyond also face increased risk. The pressure to manage costs and meet deadlines amidst unpredictable tariff outcomes has led many businesses to overlook the importance of proactive security measures – an oversight that can lead to disastrous business consequences.
Thieves are getting smarter. And they know that the items sitting on your property – whether it be lumber on a staging site, new cars on a lot, or stocked warehouses, are worth more than ever.
Regardless of industry, the key to protecting your business during uncertain times is to double down on a layered approach to physical security. A layered security approach integrates multiple tools and technologies to create a robust, 24/7 defense system that can handle whatever challenges come your way. And the proactive nature of RVM means that you have eyes on your site, ready to stop crime before it ever happens.
Peace of Mind, No Matter What
The reality is that we don’t know where the tariff situation is headed. We do know that security threats aren’t going away. With the added pressure of rising costs, it’s easy to overlook the importance of physical security but doing so could be a costly mistake.
Pro-Vigil’s remote video monitoring solutions act as an extension of your team – a constant watchful eye over your business, 24/7. Our solutions are designed to stop theft before it happens, helping businesses save millions in potential losses. Proactive monitoring works – with 8,833 crimes prevented so far this year.
When every dollar counts, safeguarding your assets shouldn’t be a gamble. Reach out and let us prove to you how you can protect more of your site while spending less. You’re building something great here in America. We’re here to help keep it secure.
