August 9, 2021
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We’ve written about construction theft risk many times on our blog. And it’s no secret that materials costs are skyrocketing, which has increased the risk of theft of lumber, tools, metals and even heavy machinery.
D.R. Horton is America’s largest residential homebuilder, having delivered more than 830,000 homes since its inception in 1978. Since 2002, more homebuyers have chosen D.R. Horton than any other national builder. The company has teams spread across 29 states and 91 markets.
Stolen lumber for sale on Craigslist, “used” catalytic converters on Facebook Marketplace and construction tools on eBay. In the internet age, it’s never been easier for criminals to sell their loot – and it’s happening in broad daylight, on the same sites where millions of legitimate transactions occur every day.
As troublesome as this is for both homebuilders and homeowners from a financial perspective, the consequences of skyrocketing lumber costs extend beyond the wallet.
With millions of Americans already vaccinated and many COVID-19 restrictions lifted, most states are back open for business. While it may feel like life is getting back to a sense of normalcy for some, many businesses are finding that this “new normal” is anything but that.
Construction sites often contain valuable materials and equipment, and are often vulnerable to theft. Here’s how you can take measures to prevent construciton site theft.
When people think of mobile video surveillance, they usually think “sites with no infrastructure.” That is, sites without electricity or WiFi connectivity – like those typically found in construction, agriculture, oil and gas exploration, etc.
Packed with equipment and materials, and constantly evolving through various stages of development, construction sites present a perfect storm for crime.
Copper will cost you about 1/3 more than it cost just last fall. These will be trying times for construction firms as they try to keep projects on budget and on schedule amid price spikes and delivery delays.
Jova Inc. is a commercial contractor and developer based in Boerne, Texas. Since 1991, the company has overseen projects including construction work on office buildings for various state agencies throughout Texas.
While the winter months should be all about family gatherings and holiday traditions, it’s no time for businesses to let down their guard. And for anyone operating, selling or storing heavy equipment, it’s especially important to step up security during the holidays.
Construction site monitoring protects employees, provides reliable documentation, and helps preserve the security, integrity, and ultimately the success of construction projects.
Crime is a 24/7 threat to businesses in every corner of the country, with vandalism, property destruction and theft costing billions in losses every single year.
Modern features put you in the driver’s seat with intelligent computer software, solar-powered cameras for remote sites, and real-time surveillance through a wireless signal so criminals can be deterred before they ever commit a crime.
Outdoor and indoor construction sites have valuable items that are often unsecured – and criminals know this. While the need for security cannot be denied, protecting a work site from criminal activity can be difficult.
Properly securing your construction site is of paramount importance. This article will discuss securing your site and how smart security cameras can help you identify and respond to real risk versus a false alarm.
21% of construction sites experience a theft on a weekly basis. That statistic is truly daunting, especially when the project doesn’t have access to utilities, electricity, or even so much as a place to store machinery and tools.
As COVID-19 spreads there are more construction site shutdowns. This leaves many sites abandoned and vulnerable to theft, vandalism and other activities.
Use our construction site security checklist to ensure your construction site is properly secured from theft! Make sure your bases are covered
