Preventing theft from the building site

So, how can you prevent theft from happening on your construction site? It’s time to tighten up your security. After all, there are currently 7,000 metal-related thefts from construction sites reported each month. And, despite the government attempting to crack down on metal thieves, it continues to be a growing problem for site workers.

Here, the experts at Stonewall Security discuss their top tips for boosting security on your site.

Install a CCTV system

In our experience, we find that installing an efficient, high-quality CCTV system is crucial to any business’s security strategy – and those in the construction industry are no exception. 

Construction sites are targeted so often by criminals because they tend to contain extremely valuable assets. As well as copper wire and metal, some of the items you might find on a construction site include the likes of heavy machinery, handheld tools and power tools. There’s no denying it, you need to be monitoring these assets. And remember, even just having CCTV cameras on site will act as a natural deterrent for thefts – so make sure they can be clearly seen, and are located in the most vulnerable areas. 

We would also advise contacting our team at Stonewall Security, to find out more about our live monitoring service. This means that our security professionals can monitor your cameras 24/7 and contact you if we notice any suspicious behaviour – offering your site round-the-clock protection. 

Manned guards

For that extra level of security, you should consider manned guards. This could be static security guards throughout the day and night or mobile officers who patrol your site. At Stonewall Security our guards travel the premises in our highly visible, branded security vehicles, giving your total peace of mind, even when you’re not there.

Remember, hiring a professional security specialist like ours means that we can professionally handle any criminal behaviour using our experience and training – which also prevents putting your staff at risk. 

Controlled access

It’s essential that you keep on top of who can enter the site, which means installing some sort of access control. As well as the common types of access control, including cards, keys or fobs, we would also suggest placing CCTV on all entry and exit points. 

Install an alarm system

In addition to access control, you should install a high-quality alarm system that is triggered following force entry. Remember, Stonewall Security offers an alarm response service, which means a member of our fully-trained security team will respond to your activated alarm, even if it’s the middle of the night.

Are you ready to boost your construction site security?

As well as improving the physical security at your construction site, we would also advise you to:

• Re-look at your theft prevention policy and refresh it if necessary, and make sure all of your employees and subcontractors have had eyes on it.
• Keep detailed and up-to-date records of all equipment on-site.
• Register your equipment (especially heavy equipment), as this will help if stolen.

At Stonewall Security, we are ready to help you improve your security strategy. Our experts will discuss your individual needs, before taking a look at your construction site, so we can help you implement a security plan that works for you. Get in touch with our team today.