Many people believe that making cost savings involves opting for the cheapest possible solution. For example, you might be inclined to select mobile patrols over a static guard in order to cut costs (despite the fact that a static guard may be more appropriate for your site). However, when it comes to construction site security,…
When it comes to construction site security, site managers often have concerns around hiring guards. Will they do a good job? Are they reliable? Round the clock security guarding? Won’t that be expensive…Isn’t CCTV the way forward? However, choosing the right security guarding provision can enhance your construction site security, and whilst it may seem…
Construction sites come up against a multitude of security challenges throughout the duration of a project, with unauthorised access, theft and vandalism being key threats to overcome. The impact of COVID-19 has added an extra layer to your list of challenges, forcing us all to approach our working practices in a different way. When you…
Deciding upon security for your construction site isn’t as simple as it once was. Whilst, in some cases, contractual/insurance obligations sometimes take that choice away from us, the rise in technology means that a lot of people are left wondering- What are my options and what is the best solution for protecting my site? Regardless…
CCTV cameras have been a long-standing security measure on construction sites and – some would argue – are seen primarily as an intruder deterrent. However, recent CCTV camera technologies have seen some rapid developments, making them a key component for intruder and crime prevention, observation of health and safety protocol and even as a preventative…
As the nation endures – what we hope will be – the final lockdown, operations within the construction industry continue in earnest. Site Managers up and down the country are battling to ensure COVID-19 compliance, whilst mitigating the ever-present risks of theft, vandalism and unauthorised access. In this post, we’ll explore the access control measures…
As technology advances, the quality of options available for your construction site security provision advances, too. Despite this, ‘next generation’ security-related efficiencies are still relatively unknown in some quarters – or underutilised – resulting in a higher risk of unauthorised access, vandalism and theft. As we all adjust, post-coronavirus, it’s clear that criminal activity on…
As we enter the third (and hopefully final!) lockdown, construction sites continue to face unprecedented challenges as they battle to manage the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. In this post, we aim to outline some of the key challenges and offer advice, support and solutions as to how you can overcome them. Read on to…
It’s a sad fact that in the UK, construction sites are increasingly subjected to theft, vandalism and health and safety neglect. In fact, Allianz Cornhill recently revealed that theft alone costs the construction industry £800M a year. To dramatically reduce the risk of your site falling victim to such painful access control issues, you need…
We all know how vulnerable construction sites can be to unauthorised intruders, theft, damage and accidents. You also don’t need us to tell you how detrimental such incidents can be for your time, budgets, and reputation. Poor security provision can also delay projects by weeks, causing a snowball-effect of time wastage and money going down…