Construction Site Security
In the United Kingdom, there are more than one million construction sites, and every year they generate millions of pounds of losses due to theft and vandalism.
Therefore, you should ensure the protection of your site from being damaged and the equipment from being stolen.
At Spetsnaz security, we offer various ways to secure your construction site to avoid the unnecessary costs associated with the lack of security. Our services include gatehouse security for visitor and staff access, mobile and static guards, delivery management, vandalism and theft check, and many more.
Save money by hiring a respected and trusted security firm Spetsnaz Security. We’ll design a customised security package for your unique project. Contact us now to discuss your construction project and its security needs.
Importance of Construction Site Security
Theft of construction materials
Construction sites are vulnerable to theft when no proper security measures are in place. Thieves target open construction sites, especially at night, due to pricy materials, tools, equipment and even fuel left on the site. This usually interrupts the project and causes significant delays. Not to mention the weighty financial loss that causes changes in budget and stakeholders’ dissatisfaction.
Construction sites are vandalism targets
Vandalism is another major issue at construction sites. Vandals can destroy your equipment, damage the site, paint graffiti, dump trash, break windows, or cause another defacing of property. Sometimes teenagers find construction sites as playgrounds, which can endanger both the site and the people involved. Again, deliberate destruction of or damage to the property will stretch the budget and obstruct the plan or may even pause the work completely.
Solutions for a secure construction site
CCTV and alarm system
One of the most efficient ways to deter theft and vandalism at your construction site is to install CCTV cameras. They give you the ability to watch over people who access and exit the property. The study has shown that CCTV cameras lower the chance of burglary by more than 50%! Also, cameras allow you to keep track of tools and equipment if it goes missing.
It is essential to mention that declaring CCTV cameras in action in multiple places around the site is an effective solution to deter crime. Vandals are not likely to go into the site when they notice cameras and are aware they’re being watched.
Security guards
Security officers’ presence at the post and the patrolling around the site is a powerful visual and actual deterrent from various wrongdoers. The number of security guards, their positioning, the schedule of walks around the property, and the areas to patrol are crucial factors in achieving successful protection for a construction site.
When you choose a reliable construction site security company, such as Spetsnaz Security, you can rest assured that they will assess your unique situation and find an optimal security strategy.
Secure storage
Your site can become an easy target for thieves if workers leave cabs, sheds, or containers open at the site (intentionally or unintentionally). The best practice is to instruct the workers to keep as many tools and equipment indoors, in security storage, if possible.
Another common issue is that some pieces of equipment have the same keys or keys are kept in obvious places. Thus, it would help if you considered hiring a security company for key holding instead. Security guards will make sure the keys are safe at all times and are given to reliable people only.
Access control
Another good practice to maintain your construction site safe is implementing strict access control. Having security guards who protect entrances and exits can minimise the chances of theft and vandalism throughout the whole length of a construction project. Thus, it is a worthwhile investment.
It also helps if you plan the site to minimise entry points at the beginning of the project. Securing the site with fences that are hard/ impossible to climb over and protecting the entrances at all times are likely to result in smooth execution of the project, an excellent reputation, and client satisfaction.
Hire professionals to guard your construction site
You can trust Spetsnaz Security to protect your construction site reliably. We’ve been successfully guarding various construction sites in London and the UK for over a decade.
We can supply reliable security guards to all types of construction sites, including residential, institutional, commercial and more.
Our staff is individually SIA licensed and is qualified to perform their duties to the highest standards. Moreover, they have experience working on similar construction projects and can advise you on the most efficient security measures.
Our construction security services include:
- Guards present at the premises
- Patrolling and monitoring the area
- CCTV and alarm monitoring
- Updating and maintaining visitor logs or goods logs
- Access control, monitoring entrances, and exits, including traffic management
- Secure key holding
If you have any special requirements not mentioned in the list above, please get in touch with us to discuss them in more detail.
Why Choose us for Your Construction Site Security?
We’ve been in the security industry for over a decade and gathered extensive knowledge and experience. We have built a good reputation with our clients.
We are proud of the construction security guards team we’ve collected. Our specialists are licensed and trustworthy professionals that we have carefully vetted.
We price our services reasonably. As our client, you can be sure you’re offered an excellent price to quality ratio. Your investment in security with us will pay off long-term.
We understand that you may have specific safety requirements. Thus we will design a customised construction site security package for each client.
We value long-term partnerships with our clients. Thus we give 100 per cent when it comes to our services. We strive to be the go-to security provider you can trust on multiple projects.
Hire Professional Construction Site Security Officers
By hiring us, you will have the peace of mind that the work is being done correctly. We are committed to providing our clients with superior solutions at a fair price. Contact us now to discuss your construction project and safety requirements.