The problem with visitor parking …… There always seems to be a problem with visitor parking in residential apartments, especially for strata – and it’s only getting worse. A wonderful new residential apartment building in Melbourne as part of a new development. With 36 visitor parking bays servicing over 230 apartments, as the apartments in…
Anyone in strata knows that no matter how many signs you put up, parking in apartments is going to be a problem. From misuse, to insufficient quantities, to the ever-evolving needs of apartment residents – such as parking minimums or EV charging compatibility requirements. Effective management of parking is never easy, but why is that?…
If you’re lucky enough to own an electric car, you probably know that one of the challenges is finding a place to charge it. While there are public charging stations out there, it’s also possible and even necessary to charge your EV at home. This is because recharging an electric vehicle takes a lot longer…
What is ICEing? ICEing is a common acronym used in the world of EVs. It describes when an Internal Combustion Engine (“ICE”) (=petrol or diesel) vehicle parks in an EV charging bay. Clearly the petrol/diesel engine doesn’t need to use the EV charger, so it’s commonly referred to as ICEing. Because it has BLOCKED or…
According to the New South Wales government, key responsibility of managing illegal parking lies with the landowners, managers, and occupiers of said property. It is advised that landowners take reasonable precautions and measures to deter illegal parking on private property. This can be done through various security measures, including clear and visible signage to inform…
The world’s first 3D printed bollard was stationed for duty at the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands as recently as 2021. Port officials were quoted as saying that the bollard is “at least the same quality as cast steel ones”. Made of steel, and designed to moor boats of no small proportions, the event is a…
Hotels and hospitality venues generate a lot of traffic as they entertain guests coming and going throughout the day. Naturally, this allows for people and vehicles to gather in the venues parking bay, which becomes a contested resource among patrons. The more traffic that exists in these public spaces the more safety equipment becomes necessary…
Overview of Bollards Bollards cover a wide range of uses in various environments. From parking bollards that solve common and persistent car park pain points, to steel bollards that cover asset protection and improve safety, each type offers an efficient service. A bollard shop will host a wide range of security solutions, from parking bollards…
Racing events cause a natural buzz of excitement between racer and viewer alike. The thought of safety rarely crosses people’s minds. However, the high energy, speeding vehicles, and large crowds of people all add to the potential risks of the race, and several safety precautions have been laced into the race routine – many of…
Advice re outdoor security bollards
