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Boba, R and Santos, L R (2007) Single-family home construction site theft: a crime prevention case study. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 3(03), 217-36.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction management; construction site theft; crime prevention
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578770701715086
  • Abstract:

    The United States and other countries around the world, such as Canada, Australia, England, and Japan, have begun to address single-family home construction site crime through a variety of crime prevention methods. This article presents the results of a practical problem-oriented policing effort to reduce single-family home construction site theft in a suburban city in Florida. The Port St. Lucie, FL Police Department utilized a variety of data sources to understand the problem and tailored crime prevention responses to achieve a successful reduction in construction site theft over a 2-year period. Consequently, this article details the background of the project, the analysis, the crime prevention strategies implemented, and the impact results of the strategies.

Clapp, D, Shuler, S, Nobe, M D, DeMiranda, M and Nobe, M E C (2007) Capital equipment acquisition in heavy construction. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 3(03), 159-78.

Harfield, T, Panko, M, Davies, K and Kenley, R (2007) Toward a learning-styles profile of construction students: results from New Zealand. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 3(03), 143-58.

Jiang, Y and Wu, H (2007) A method for highway agency to estimate highway construction durations and set contract times. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 3(03), 199-216.

Shuler, S and Nobe, M D (2007) Edge cracking in residential development hot mix asphalt pavements. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 3(03), 179-97.