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Construction sites have a number of security threats including the loss of workers possessions, valuable machinery and even the loss of someone’s life if trespassers disrupt hazardous materials or wired areas.
Protecting people – this is at the core of what we do. We believe that your people are your biggest assets. Our people protection services are designed to help you mitigate the safety risks and security threats faced by your people on a daily basis.
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We understand the importance of protecting your property from security threats such as vandalism, squatters, break-ins and theft – but our services extend far beyond this.
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We recognise there is a fundamental need to secure your business critical assets, from vacant land, development sites and compounds, to plant, materials and fuel. As a leading provider of sustainable security, we are perfectly positioned to secure, monitor and protect your valuable assets.
AssetsConstruction sites have a number of security threats including the loss of workers possessions, valuable machinery and even the loss of someone’s life if trespassers disrupt hazardous materials or wired areas.
We understand that securing your construction site and properties under refurbishment is absolutely imperative. We have a wealth of experience in delivering professional construction site preventative measures – ranging from temporary, mobile CCTV towers with remote monitoring to site access control and manned guarding and everything in between.
Our security solutions are designed to deter criminal activity and ensure your site and its valuable assets remain protected, as the consequential costs can be considerable, both in terms of delays to your project and financial loss to the scheme promoter/contractor.
In construction sites, according to police forces in the UK, tool thefts costs contractors about £95 million every year.
The Federation of Master Builders in October 2018, reported tool theft as extremely common and the Dorset Police reported over four-hundred tool theft cases just in 2019.
Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders said that over half of the builders living in the UK have experienced tool theft, with rising concerns that this kind of theft is growing, causing detrimental effects to the construction and building industry. Theft of tools is mostly happening, stolen from building sites and vans, some builders are even assaulted by thieves.
Construction equipment losses will result in large financial loss and disruption to the amount of time for construction projects, highlighting the need for construction site security that is effective.
CCTV towers provide visual security for larger open spaces, which we can install and configure instantly once on-site. The camera can be mounted to a telescopic mast which is 6m, giving coverage of 360-degrees, making sure your building site is watched monitored from every angle.
Our towers include a set of batteries which are high-capacity and charged by two large solar panels. They will make sure the CCTV tower is constantly active and independent of mains power. It doesn’t require a lot of maintenance and this robust solution can be quickly set up and removed.
Clearways CCTV systems, which are either temporary or fixed, are set by default, recording 24/7 and can be viewed from a PC or mobile device.
Trigger points are provided by installing multiple infrared sensors, such as on exits and entrances to a site or property. When the points are triggered, a PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) points the camera on an area and focuses. These recordings are sent live to our NSI Gold Cat II Alarm Receiving Centre and monitored by staff, allowing constant surveillance if needed and can create a collection of footage for evidence.
Additionally, our Alarm Receiving Centre can monitor fire and intruder alarm activations, CCTV and video-verified alarm systems to provide a fast response and reaction to security breaches.
Regular alarm systems monitor changes or movement within a specific area, via different sensor types, there is usually an indication of what triggered the alarm in the activation.
Upon activation, our video verified system sounds a 100bd alarm, and captures a series of still images of the activation cause through its built-in camera, collates them into a 10-second clip and sends it, along with a notification, directly to our monitoring station or the end-user. Based on the cause of the activation and level of threat, the appropriate action can be taken.
Video-verified alarms are an effective way of monitoring sites such as construction sites as both genuine and false alarm activations can be quickly identified, before response teams are deployed, especially for construction sites which are vacant or low movement areas.
A pre-recorded voice challenge can also be included as an option.
Concrete barriers are ideal for construction sites or large vacant spaces. Concrete barriers protect vacant areas from unwanted visitors from using the land and illegal fly-tippers, which can be a major issue on unoccupied or open land, or if your site is left unattended for a long period of time.
These barriers are also ideal for the management of traffic, for protection against higher impact, separating traffic or protection for pedestrians or construction workers in the occurrence of vehicle collisions. Concrete barriers can be interlocked to create a barrier of any length.
Controlling lots of security services by yourself is time-consuming and expensive. We have the expertise and experience to deal with all types of your security needs. Our great reputation in the security industry means we have received many industry accreditations based on our experience and dedication for providing the most effective service possible.
Our experience in building site security means we can provide our clients with one point of contact for all their security requirements, therefore making the process cost and time effective.
Theft of tools is not the only threat to construction sites. In fact, some extreme security threats can even result in death, so it is vital that all risks are well-thought-out to prevent them. Some of the main risk factors include:
Multiple factors will effect your construction site security such as entry points, traffic flow around your site, work hours and the location and storage of valuable assets.
Generally we will advice you the following, in three categories: response, deterrents and detection.
Intruder Deterrents:
To make thieves think twice about attempting a breach, there is a number of building site security measures that can be put in place. Including security methods such as CCTV and an unclimbable perimeter fencing.
You should consider the following:
You might want to consider:
Efficient Detection Systems:
If an offender isn’t deterred by the first line of defense, detection systems should be used to recognise a threat as fast as possible and if a police investigation occurs, give evidence.
Detection systems usually break down into physical detection systems (electronic such as CCTV) and operational solutions (those that require human response). Activities which are operational such as dog patrols and manned guarding increase the deterrence level, which can be expensive. The physical detection systems below often prevent threats to human life and come at a decreased ongoing cost. Systems of physical detection include:
Response systems
The first and foremost step to dealing with breaches of security on a construction site is to detect the threats. The response is important to reduce losses and damage. Operators can respond quickly to breaches in security when utilizing a remote monitoring system and if needed, informing emergency services. Response solutions should consist of:
A risk assessment is more than an insurance requirement or a checklist exercise, it’s an important tool to help construction site managers to clearly identify key risks and make informed decisions about the best mitigation strategy.
These predefined steps should be taken before the risk assessment process:
The biggest concerns for construction site managers is the cost of protecting their site, and avoiding critical risks while balancing a tight budget. A cost analysis is an important part of the process of a risk assessment, where different aspects of the construction site security options should be considered:
Your risk assessment is a strong communication tool, and by using these with your staff and workforces, you help your employees to remain diligent, understand the risk factors and keep your site security to prevent any losses or breaches from occurring.
Construction sites are often a target due to:
Many construction businesses have experienced thousands of pounds worth of expenses to repair damage and replace stolen assets, and delays of months while repairs are carried out, due to insufficient security safeguards. Whilst cameras are great for providing evidence after a crime has been committed, by then, the damage is done and the construction project has been delayed until the equipment can be replaced or the damage repaired.
The severe and sometimes business-critical impact of security limitations is far-reaching, and therefore it is crucial to work with an experienced and proficient construction site security partner who can protect your site during every stage of the project.
