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August 18, 2026

Opinion: The hidden cost of theft: protecting Seattle's construction sites

By TIM GARRETT
AURA US

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Across Seattle and the wider Puget Sound region, contractors are under growing pressure to deliver projects faster, more efficiently, and with tighter margins than ever before. Whether building transportation infrastructure, upgrading utilities, expanding housing, or delivering commercial developments, today's construction firms are managing increasingly complex projects while navigating challenges including labor shortages, rising material costs, and demanding completion schedules.


 
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