Vandals shocked art lovers last fall by throwing soup on Van Gogh’s iconic sunflower painting and smearing mashed potatoes on a Monet masterpiece. Fortunately, glass coverings protected the priceless canvasses from damage. “Wouldn’t that be a nice feature if you own or manage commercial properties!” says John Stoker, General Manager,… Read more »
Vandalism at commercial properties isn’t just senseless destruction but instead happens for reasons that made perfect sense to perpetrators. Perhaps they meant to punish or express anger at your company or someone who works there. Maybe your property was handy for showing off, sending messages or proving themselves to a… Read more »
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employees who left offices to work remotely show few signs of returning en masse anytime soon. Many experts believe the migration may be permanent and that the business world has been forever changed. What this means right now: thousands of offices and commercial spaces are… Read more »
One of Banksy’s “vandalism” installations parodied Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting. The world-famous, anonymous street artist cleverly repurposed a burglar alarm bell to form the famous jewel. The decorated premises delighted the property owner, who acquired a very valuable artwork overnight for free. Most property owners aren’t so… Read more »
After straight-line derecho winds passed at midnight, employees arriving in the morning were stunned: windows broken, roof lifted, debris scattered into stores and offices. There was simply no way to do business. But essential work had to start immediately: boarding up to protect the property. Board up services are required… Read more »