{"id":17084,"date":"2022-01-21T11:50:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T11:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securesiteuk.co.uk\/?p=17084"},"modified":"2022-05-27T13:50:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T13:50:46","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-videoguard-cctv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securesiteuk.co.uk\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-videoguard-cctv\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About VideoGUARD CCTV"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Break-in\u2019s, theft, vandalism, arson, and squatting<\/a> 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\u2019t available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The VideoGUARD technology is unique in that it ‘watches over’ vacant properties and smaller vulnerable construction sites and when compared to manned guarding costs, it can be as little as 50p per hour, for monitored site protection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vacant properties are generally decommissioned, with utilities unplugged, so they won\u2019t have working alarms, telephone lines or power. Smaller construction sites may not have permanent power and or site broadband.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This issue can be solved with VideoGUARD technology<\/a>. Uniquely it has its control panel and built-in GSM communication, the system is self-powered and its internal battery pack can power the system for up to a year. <\/strong>Providing round-the-clock surveillance, pretty much anywhere no matter how remote the area is, as long as there is good 4G coverage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To find out everything you need to know about the VideoGUARD self-powered CCTV system for your construction sites or vacant properties, read on\u2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How Site CCTV Offers Protection<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

CCTV cameras are used to deter and prevent criminal activity. When you have them on your construction site<\/a> or vacant property, you’re less likely to be targeted, which means you’ll have fewer incidents of theft and vandalism.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here are ways construction CCTV offers protection…<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Securing Your Construction Site<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Any type of construction site can be impacted by crime because crime has no limitations<\/strong>. On building sites, security risks such as theft and vandalism might arise. Simple products like bags of cement can be worth two or three times their typical price due to supply shortages which have driven up expenses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Site burglaries and thefts can be significant roadblocks, resulting in losses in terms of property damage, increased project expenses by putting it on hold for several weeks, slowed business growth, and negative work and customer experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Securing Your Vacant Property<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

CCTV protection is important for vacant properties too. When a property is empty, it can become an easy target for uninvited visitors like vandals, trespassers and squatters, resulting in costly repairs and a lot of frustration<\/strong>. Not to mention protracted legal bills getting them evicted. A well-maintained and secure vacant property<\/a> has a lesser insurance risk.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If there are CCTV cameras on site, trespassers and criminals can be deterred from ruining valuable property “just because they can.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What Exactly Is the VideoGUARD?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It’s our entry-level monitored CCTV system that works without permanent site power, sends out video-confirmed intruder alerts and is ideally suited for small to midsize demolition, development, and construction sites where electricity and broadband aren’t practical or available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It can ‘monitor’ sites, compounds, materials, and plant<\/a> or temporary work areas because it has power and a built-in GSM mobile comms unit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For maximum protection, up to 20 cameras<\/a> can be added to a single control panel. With this, it\u2019s as if you have 20 pairs of eyes watching over your site even when you’re not there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How Does The Wireless CCTV Monitoring System Work?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The security cameras have built-in, PIR (passive infrared) detectors with a 12-meter range, their capability is enhanced with IR (infra-red) night vision, which means it captures quality footage regardless of whether it\u2019s day or night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PIR technology works by detecting the movement of heat, so when moving a trigger is detected, such as humans in the detection area, an alert is initiated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The system stays inert, saving battery power, however when the PIR is triggered, the cameras immediately record and transmit a 10-second clip of encrypted video footage. This is sent over to the control panel for transmission via 4G, to our central monitoring station for review and escalation after visual verification.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If the alert shows intruders are on-site, breaking in or are in the process of committing a crime, the control room officers will notify your designated key-holders, dispatch a patrol car to your location, or call the police. At the same time if the alert is caused by wildlife or other environmental hazards they can take the decision to stand down the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Where The VideoGUARD Can Be Used<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The VideoGUARD security camera can be used anywhere that has mobile network coverage because it\u2019s 100% wireless and it can be moved from one construction site to another and once recommissioned it can be \u2018live\u2019 again, this is especially useful with mobile site works.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Benefits Of VideoGUARD Monitored CCTV Security System<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With long-life batteries lasting up to a 1-year in, the VideoGUARD is durable and fully compliant with BS 50132 standards. Here are the other benefits\u2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Central Station CCTV Remote Monitoring<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Secure Site\u2019s security response is a professional 24-hour service. When it comes to the risks that may be involved, the security response team is trained and available when your staff may not be.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Our central station monitoring is 24\/7 and equipped to deal with video confirmed CCTV alerts regardless of the time of day. The Central Station now referred to as ARC\u2019s (Alarm Receiving Centres) and conforms to the British standard BS EN 50518:2013<\/strong> which means that you will have a guaranteed response, \u00a0allowing the crime to be addressed as quickly as possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For maximum protection, the VideoGUARD conforms to BS EN 50132 to allow for monitored response.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Fast Security Responses<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the most frequent critiques of construction site CCTV \u2013 and CCTV in general \u2013 is that it captures the crime on camera only to be watched long after the crime has occurred and the damage has been done.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

On the other hand, the type of CCTV response<\/a> methods used with VideoGUARD enables you to be more proactive, reduce damage and prevent theft or vandalism. The ability to transmit a visually verified alert to a security-staffed ARC monitoring centre is a crucial feature to highlight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When a trigger notifies security employees of an incidence, they can view the recorded alarmed event and take the following actions:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n