The importance of proper construction site security is increasing. Every year, theft and vandalism on construction sites cause damage at great expense. The indirect damage is often much greater, because part of the construction has to be stopped and deadlines are not met. In this blog article, we tell you how you can ensure proper security on your construction site.
Provide lighting and cameras
Lighting is a must for any construction site because it increases security. This is because a burglar is well in view if he does try to take something. You can also consider camera surveillance to take security to the next level.
Protect the construction site with temporary fences
Just cameras and lighting on the construction site is not enough. With temporary fencing, you cordon off the construction site and make sure that unauthorized people cannot access it. Installing temporary fencing is also the basis for all construction projects. With Anti-Climb construction fencing, you can effectively increase security at your construction site. It is impossible to climb over these fences, keeping unwanted persons out.
You can also attach tarpaulins or Noise Control Barriers to your temporary fences. This serves as a blind, preventing people from peeking into the construction site. This makes it more unattractive for thieves and vandals to enter the construction site because they do not know what is out there.
Store valuables
Do not leave items lying around unattended on the construction site; make sure you have storage space. For example, you can store large materials in a lockable material container, while small tools and other items can be easily stored in a so-called tool cart. In this way you prevent theft of your valuable materials.
Monitor entrances and exits
The construction site is a dynamic location, where people, vehicles and materials come and go. Moreover, there are often multiple parties involved in a construction project, such as architects, project managers, contractors and subcontractors. Keeping an overview can be quite a task. If there is no monitoring of who enters the site, you may even have to deal with theft and vandalism.
Temporary fences do not always keep unwanted people out. Official entrances and exits to construction sites can also be entrances for thieves and vandals. That is why it is important to maintain surveillance. One way to do this is with a pedestrian gate to give people-controlled access. Construction traffic can enter the construction site through a sliding gate or swing gate.
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