Construction machinery thefts are on the rise—expected to top between 10,000 and 11,000 thefts a year according to the National Equipment Register (NER), an equipment tracking and recovery company. Most equipment is stolen at night, making overnight construction site security necessary. Organized Crime Rings. In a recent Construction Briefing article, crime rings often case a [...]
Thieves take as much as $1 billion in property from construction sites each year. Construction site security guards are one way to cut down on theft. What Thieves Take. According to Great American Insurance Company, the most common items that thieves target are copper wire and scrap metal, tools, generators, doors and windows, plumbing supplies [...]
Construction is booming. Manufacturing, commercial, communication and healthcare construction are leading the way throughout California and Arizona. These construction sites attract thieves looking for equipment and materials that can be sold quickly. Site managers are adding security guards to keep thieves and vandals away. A Security Plan. Each site, whether large or small, needs a [...]
