According to the National Equipment Register, construction site theft costs the construction industry up to $1 billion a year. Implementing a security plan for your construction site is essential. A thorough plan includes onsite security guards and real-time surveillance cameras.
Site Theft. Construction sites have always been attractive targets for thieves for several reasons.
- Expensive materials and equipment like tools, copper, steel and now lumber left in the open
- Sites typically are unattended overnight with poor lighting
- Constant activity makes it difficult to track people and inventory
- High demand for stolen construction-related goods that can be easily resold
Create and Implement A Security Plan. A construction site security plan should include:
- A central checkpoint for all incoming and outgoing vehicles
- A secure location where equipment and materials can be stored overnight
- 24/7 security camera surveillance with live feeds to offsite security personnel
- Onsite security guards to man the checkpoint, patrol the perimeter and provide overnight security
- Regular (unannounced) site inspections to check equipment and materials inventory
- Employee background checks
While requiring extra resources upfront, the savings from preventing theft and related construction delays can be substantial.
Access Patrol Services is a bonded and experienced security guard company that provides construction site security in California and Arizona including security guards and 24/7 video surveillance. All security guards are licensed and can be armed or unarmed.
For more information about construction site security services, call Access Patrol Services at 866-770-0004 or click on https://accesspatrolservice.com.
