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Are Mailboxes Considered Federal Property?
Friday May 15, 2020
Mailboxes make it easy for consumers, as well as businesses, to send and receive tangible letters and small packages. Rather than delivering mail themselves, consumers and businesses can use the services of the United States Postal Service (USPS). On any given day, the USPS delivers over 187 million pieces of mail to recipients across the country. And because mailboxes are used exclusively by the USPS -- as opposed to private parcel and package delivery companies -- many people assume that they are federal property. So, are mailboxes really considered federal property?
Workstation Separators for Covid19 Distancing
Friday May 15, 2020
As the country begins to re-open businesses and recreation facilities across the country the safety of residents, employees and customers is at an all time high. Forsite can provide HOA's, property management companies, businesses and restaurants workstation separators stands for almost any size and shape that you need. Give residents, clients, patrons and staff “peace of mind”….Help them stay COVID-Free. Our workstation separators are custom designed for country clubs, community club houses, hair salons, barber shops, restaurants, tattoo parlors, spas & many other service retailers, industrial and commercial businesses. They create a transparent barrier for separating salon/spa workstations, restaurant tables, check-out counters and many others.
How Parcel Lockers Work in Centralized Mail Delivery Systems
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Consisting of large wall-mounted or freestanding units with multiple individual mailbox compartments, centralized mail delivery systems have become increasingly popular in the United States. They allow mail couriers to drop off, as well as collect, at a single location. Since mail couriers don't go to door-to-door, though, centralized mail delivery systems require parcel lockers.
How to Protect Curbside Mailboxes Getting Struck By Vehicles
Friday May 01, 2020
Because of their close proximity to the road, curbside mailboxes are often struck by passing vehicles. For homeowners, it's frustrating to wake up one morning, only to discover that their curbside mailboxes has been knocked down. In some cases, vehicle strikes will only damage the post. In others, they'll damage the mailbox itself. If you're developing a neighborhood or residential community, though, there are several steps you can take to protect curbside mailboxes from passing vehicles.
Are Address Numbers Required for Curbside Mailboxes?
Monday April 27, 2020
If you're planning to develop a neighborhood or residential community, you might be wondering whether to include address numbers on the curbside mailboxes. Unlike centralized mail delivery systems -- STD-4C and Cluster Box Units (CBUs) -- curbside mailboxes are typically installed independently of each other. In other words, each home will have its own curbside mailbox. Therefore, address numbers are often used to denote which mailbox belongs to which home. So, are address numbers required for curbside mailboxes?
What Are Traffic Warning Signs?
Friday April 17, 2020
From the East Coast to the West Coast, you'll find traffic warning signs scattered alongside all major roads. Not to be confused with regulatory or guide signs, they live up to their namesake by "warning" motorists and other road users about a potential hazard. Even if you've seen a warning sign before -- which you probably have -- there are some things you might not know about them.
How to Promote Safe Social Distancing at Your Commercial Shopping Center
Friday April 10, 2020
Are you responsible for developing or managing a commercial shopping center or mixed-use development? If so, you should take a proactive approach towards promoting safe social distancing. With the recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), governments and health officials across the world are urging individuals stay at least 6 feet away from each other. While people naturally congregate at commercial shopping centers, there are steps you can take to encourage safe social distancing.
Top 5 Mailbox Mistakes for Communities
Thursday April 02, 2020
When developing a neighborhood or residential community, installing the right mailboxes is essential—not just for receiving and sending mail conveniently, but also for ensuring long-term functionality, durability, and visual harmony. Many HOAs and property developers make costly mistakes by selecting mailboxes made from poor materials, mixing incompatible styles, overlooking proper sizing, skimping on mounting hardware, or ignoring the benefits of centralized delivery systems like CBUs. Learn the five most common mailbox selection mistakes and how to avoid them so you can make the right call the first time.
Read the Mailbox Mistakes GuideThe History of STD-4C Mailboxes and Why They've Become So Popular
Monday March 30, 2020
When shopping for mailboxes to install a neighborhood or residential community, you'll probably encounter STD-4C mailboxes. Featuring a wall-mounted design, they've become a popular alternative to conventional curbside mailboxes. STD-4C mailboxes feature multiple compartments for tenants' mail. As a result, you can often just install one or a few STD-4C mailboxes as opposed to dozens of curbside mailboxes. In this post, we're going to look back at the history of STD-4C mailboxes.
How to Choose the Right Wayfinding Signage for Your Commercial Project
Monday March 16, 2020
Wayfinding signage isn't used exclusively in residential communities. You can find it used in commercial office and shopping centers as well. If you're in the midst of a commercial property development project, you should consider investing in wayfinding signage. Assuming you choose the right type, it will help to create a more cohesive brand image while also driving more foot traffic to the respective businesses in that area.