From Risk to Resilience: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and Modern Physical Security in Commercial Real Estate
Edmonton is experiencing some of the nation’s highest security challenges, leaving property owners, managers, and businesses searching for effective, sustainable solutions. Physical security in commercial real estate continues to evolve, and reactive measures alone are no longer enough.
In this session, we’ll explore Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies alongside modern physical security risks impacting today’s commercial real estate landscape. Attendees will examine how building design, operational practices, and emerging security threats intersect — and how practical, cost-effective strategies can reduce vulnerabilities, strengthen tenant confidence, and protect long-term asset value.
This presentation will also provide insight into different types of security assessments and equip property leaders with the tools to move from incident management to building resilient, future-ready properties.
About the Presenter
Andrew Soto is an award-winning health, safety, security, and risk management leader with over 15 years of experience in high-risk industrial construction and large-scale commercial real estate environments. He has managed safety on multi-billion-dollar industrial projects and led enterprise-wide health, safety, and security programs across extensive property portfolios.
As Co-Founder and Operations Director of SOKL Consulting Ltd., Andrew advises developers, contractors, and asset owners on integrating safety, security, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), and governance strategies to reduce liability and protect long-term asset value. Andrew is a recipient of BOMA Edmonton’s Emerging Leader Award and was named one of OHS Canada’s Top 25 Under 40. He serves on the Boards of BOMA Canada and the Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships (AASP), and is the Chair of the City of Edmonton Combative Sports Commission, contributing to national safety and regulatory leadership.
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