When it comes to site access control, there seems to be a lot of options available and to some, it may be confusing as some may not know anything about these new access solutions, so sometimes the best options are overlooked simply because they might be lesser-known. The access control turnstile is a security system…
Break-in’s, theft, vandalism, arson, and squatting are some of the most common concerns for owners of vacant properties and construction sites managers around the country, especially if site power and broadband communications aren’t available. The VideoGUARD technology is unique in that it ‘watches over’ vacant properties and smaller vulnerable construction sites and when compared to…
Pending sales, bereavements, and renovations all contributed to a 35% increase in the number of vacant properties in the UK last year. Retailers have been forced to close their doors and landlords have been obliged to wait for payment, often resulting in financial difficulties. As more homes become abandoned, criminal activity increases, with vandals, squatters,…
Break-ins and thefts of materials and machinery continue to occur across construction sites, despite a government push to make it more difficult for thieves to sell stolen metals. Unsurprisingly, reports have suggested that construction site theft cost the industry £800 million last year. This is why it’s critical that you prioritise site security and install…
Concrete barriers and blocks are a simple and effective way to secure your premises against unauthorised access from trespassers. They are also suitable for controlling traffic flows, securing building sites and shielding roadworks, protecting both the passing public and workforce within. Concrete was the material of choice for construction barriers for a long time. And…
What Are The Benefits Of Heras Fencing? As the UK continues to ease restrictions, many shoppers, beachgoers and tourists are out and about making up for lost time. With this huge influx of activity, comes a huge increase in security concerns. On top of this, the construction industry is now back to full capacity and…
The Real Cost of Construction Site Trespassing The UK construction industry is reported to have lost £800million in 2020 as a result of theft and vandalism. With further reports by the BBC stating that only 7.8% of these crimes resulted in a suspect charged for their actions, many construction businesses are taking crime prevention into…
Construction sites always work to tight budgets, so it’s not uncommon for security services, especially uninformed security, to be ‘further down the list’ or selected purely based on price. By hiring low-cost guards for your construction site security, not only do you risk entrusting your site’s progress, plant and equipment to potentially unskilled and unmotivated…
It’s no secret: construction sites are busy places. Depending on the scale of your site, you could be playing host to hundreds of people on a daily basis – many of whom will be subcontractors working on your site for the first time. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) points out that suitable site inductions…
Construction site access control provision has come a long way in recent years. Manual clocking-in systems are becoming a thing of the past as more is being done to tackle the growing issues of theft, vandalism and unauthorised access on UK construction sites – a problem that is costing the industry up to £800 million…