Construction sites can be easy targets for theft, vandalism and trespassers. An unmonitored or poorly protected site can make them very dangerous places for unsupervised visitors, therefore it is important to ensure your site is completely secure at all times. Securing your site not only protects it from damage and theft, but it also ensures that workers and members of the general public are also protected from construction site related dangers.
- Theft: Tools and equipment used on site can be very valuable, especially to thieves. A site theft can have costly repercussions to a construction site from the cost of replacing the stolen goods to the operational delay it can cause.
- Vandalism: Vandalism on construction sites is on the rise, from graffiti on the side of a building to more detrimental damage to building work. Vandalism is not only costly to repair it also causes project delay through programme disruption.
- Arson: A very serious risk and possibly the most damaging is an arson attack. Arson can cause serious and sometimes irreparable damage to a construction site, that will typically involve a costly insurance claim. A site fire will not only destroy elements, if not all of your site, but it will also cause the project to stop while an investigation is underway, causing significant time and cost delays to your project.
- Trespassers: Trespassers aren’t necessarily looking to cause any trouble on site, however, the risk with trespassers is the risk they are putting themselves under through entering a construction site without the right training and protective clothing. The risk of someone hurting themselves is greater in these situations, and the liability for injury will still lie with the site owner.
Having a security presence on site will not only prevent and deter unwanted visitors entering your site, it will also protect you from additional project costs and delays, bad publicity, insurance claims and injury to the general public. Having a clear understanding of the biggest security risks to your construction site will ensure you prevent any of them from occurring.
How can we help?
Guardior Security provide security management solutions that ensure the safeguarding of people, property and businesses across the UK.
Security services range from every day guarding, front of house and alarm response services to tailored security management solutions. Our services are centred around creating a successful synergy between our people and technology. Incorporating the latest technology with the skills our of people provide the optimum security solution for our clients, ensuring the successful protection of their people, buildings and businesses.
