Construction Security Tips
How Can Substations Deter Vandalism
With attacks against substations increasing nationwide, security at those substations is even more important. There are several steps that substations can take to deter vandalism. Here are four tips to deter vandalism at your substation. Deterring vandalism is the first step to take to ensure that our nation’s critical infrastructure is working to the best…
Read MoreOverlapping Surveillance Cameras and Their Benefits
Whether you are designing a surveillance camera system for your home or place of business, it’s important to remember what you see is what you get. Your coverage will only be as good as what your cameras can see, and that is why Field of View (FOV) and overlapping camera surveillance are important things to…
Read MorePros and Cons of Traditional Construction Site Security
From visually communicating to thieves that your construction site is protected to filming high-quality footage that can be used as evidence in the event that a crime occurs, the value of installing on-site surveillance cameras is endless. But as with anything in life, there are a few drawbacks to be considered – especially since there…
Read MorePerfecting Security at Every Stage of Construction
It’s no secret that theft and vandalism are some of the biggest threats to construction sites. However, the always shifting and changing nature of construction sites means that their security needs are always in flux. This means that depending on how far along a project is, the more value is apparent on a site –…
Read MoreConstruction Site Security Checklist
Construction sites are ripe for arson, vandalism, and theft. With the sheer number of valuables out in the open and the constantly changing number of risks associated with construction sites at any given time during a project, it’s imperative that project managers and construction business owners take the time to invest in boosting a site’s…
Read MorePerforming a Security Risk Assessment on Your Construction Site
Since construction sites can be all too tempting for thieves and vandals – especially when a site is in a high-crime area – conducting regular security risk assessments can be a vital part in preparing for the worst. These assessments will help to prove how efficient current security controls on your site may be while…
Read MoreWhat to Do After Your Construction Site is Vandalised
While it may not be pleasant to think about, understanding the very real possibility of experiencing and handling an intrusion at your construction site can be crucial. While certain factors such as lighting and geographic location can impact the likelihood of a site being burgled, generally preparing for the worst can help mentally prepare you…
Read MoreEffectively Preventing Construction Employee Theft
Just when you thought that you might have solved the problem of construction site theft, another issue rears its head. Employee construction theft is a very real issue, accounting for some of the annual losses experienced by construction sites on a regular basis, thanks to the sheer number of opportunities workers have to a site’s…
Read MoreTypes of Construction Site Security with Highest ROI
With the numerous advances in technology come a plethora of options with which to secure your construction site – all of which come with varying price tags. However, spending big bucks on high-tech security may not always guarantee the best results or the biggest bang for your buck. To help make things simpler, we’ve tracked…
Read MoreTracing Stolen Construction Site Equipment
Depending on the level of security invested in a construction site, tools and equipment may be left out in the open, tempting thieves to take what isn’t theirs. And since construction assets aren’t required to be regulated and tracked via a national database or registry like automobiles are, tracking down stolen goods can prove tricky.…
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