Creativity may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of securing things like excavators, bobcats, and loaders. But with thieves willing to get creative and try new tactics to evade security strategies, we want to get you thinking outside the box.
Welding machines come in different shapes, sizes and functionalities. But the one thing they have in common is an expensive price tag. That’s why they are a common target for thieves.
Most of us don’t think of small trailers as a theft target, but they are. It takes thieves approximately two minutes to steal a small trailer, even when the trailer is secured with chains and wheel locks.
The holiday season is in full swing, and while consumers are busy crossing items off their shopping lists, dealerships, construction sites and other businesses are dealing with a recurring issue – heavy equipment theft.
As troublesome as this is for both homebuilders and homeowners from a financial perspective, the consequences of skyrocketing lumber costs extend beyond the wallet.
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.
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.