For this reason, it\u2019s nearly impossible to monitor everybody, and that\u2019s why construction sites fall victim to vandalism and theft \u2013 a claim substantiated by countless reports such as the one carried out by Allianz in 2017<\/a>, \u00a0which found that theft costs the industry well over \u00a3800m each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those of us who have spent a fair bit of time on construction sites will know that theft isn\u2019t just something that occurs when unauthorised persons access a site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, many construction thefts are committed by employees and subcontractors themselves. In other words, you may secure your construction site\u2019s perimeter, but that won\u2019t do much to stop theft from happening inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And this is where construction site access control can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technology<\/a> is improving all the time, and access control turnstiles are no exception. Site managers who once viewed them as \u2018added luxuries\u2019, are now beginning to realise that they are a necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n COVID-19<\/a> \u2013 in many ways \u2013 has forced us all to think differently, and whilst the rest of the country has often been at a standstill, construction has continued. This has paved the way for contactless solutions and thermal imagery software to help control the spread of the virus in a much more effective and efficient way than any human could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are just some of the features that you can benefit from with modern access control turnstiles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A turnstile with facial recognition functionality such as FaceStation 2 means that workers no longer have to carry around an access card to enter a site. Not only does this make for a much more streamlined process, but it can greatly increase efficiencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s not forget, though, that faces can\u2019t be stolen or misplaced in the same way that a key card can. Facial recognition software is so sophisticated in that it logs your unique facial features onto a database, only granting you access if you meet the system\u2019s credentials. In other words, no unauthorised access or mistaken identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many facial recognition cameras will also identify your face even when wearing a mask or face covering \u2013 something which is useful to note as we battle the lasting remnants of the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Temperature testing has become a norm in many establishments, and some turnstiles\u2019 built-in features mean that you won\u2019t have to employ someone to stand at a site\u2019s entrance, checking individual\u2019s temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A big benefit to modern-day turnstiles is pre-enrolment functionality. This means that workers can complete their induction in their own time before they arrive on site \u2013 all via an app that they can access through their smartphone or tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Considering most inductions take up to an hour each day, you stand to save substantial time by investing in pre-enrolment software, boosting on-site productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These days, time and attendance software does so much more than tell you who\u2019s clocked in or out. It can also help you to run instant fire roll calls, manage complex shift patterns, muster reports, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most crucially, however, time and attendance software can help you identify much-needed productivity gains. This means that you can pinpoint the activities that are saving and wasting your time, allowing you to make appropriate adjustments for the benefit of your site\u2019s productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, access control costs money \u2013 but what\u2019s the alternative?<\/p>\n\n\n\n You could hire guards<\/a> to man the access points at your site, but guards also cost money \u2013 and aren\u2019t their skills best placed keeping an eye on the whole site, rather than just entrance ways?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondly, enrolment, sign in and time and attendance software all requires you to set up shop at a construction site with a manual clocking system \u2013 which often results in inaccurate time reporting, administrative errors and increased labour costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, you can streamline this process for both employees and supervisors, making for a much more productive workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want better security, extra protection, fewer administrative errors and increased site productivity, then yes, access control is worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, each site is different and so, too, will be your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And, yes, there isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to construction site security. If you\u2019d like any further information, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with an expert today.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConstruction Site Theft Isn\u2019t Just an External Issue\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Facial Recognition for Added Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Turnstiles with Thermal Imagery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pre-Enrolment Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Time & Attendance Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What does this look like in monetary terms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So, Is Construction Site Access Control Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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