Mike Jagger on The Real Estate Channel’s The Spot with Ian Watt
In this episode on The Spot, Ian Watt speaks with Michael Jagger, President of Provident Security, to learn more about condo security and how Provident can help safeguard your strata.
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Regulatory red tape
Security system providers in British Columbia say legislation is too cumbersome.
In Victoria, British Columbia, Bay Systems’ John Vickers says the alarm installation business is booming, but it would be a whole lot better if the provincial government got out of the way.
“I can appreciate the government trying to stop companies from ripping people off, but this is just over sensitivity; these regulations are too stringent,” he says. “I’ve spent 25 years in the industry across Canada and there are always a few bad apples around, but in my view there’s no reason why the regulations have to be this extensive.”
A look ahead
SP&T’s editorial advisory board talks about the year ahead
On Nov. 21, 2006, SP&T News met with several members of its editorial advisory board to get a sense of the direction the industry and the technology it employs is going in 2007.
What’s Under the Tree Can Attract a Very Un-merry Break-in
This is the time of year when somebody besides Santa could be interested in what goes under your Christmas tree.
All that loot wrapped and ready to be picked up represents a bonanza for enterprising thieves who can turn this into a very merry season for themselves and a dismal one for their victims.
“Break-ins hurt, but people can be hurt even more this week,” said Michael Jagger, president of Provident Security and Event Management. “Now is a busy time.