Construction sites can become easy targets for people wanting to steal expensive equipment, and just in general, for vandals who may break into sites and cause disruption. Equipping sites with the right construction security means they are well protected and criminals will be better deterred, so that the site is more likely to stay out of harm’s way. This makes security services for construction sites excellent value for money, due to the fact that they can prevent the need to replace expensive equipment. Time is money too, and any time spent replacing equipment, or clearing up after a break in, is not time that is very well spent. Of course any kind of crime is going to take its toll on the people working on site as well – they may feel less safe, and morale may be lower if they don’t feel as though their livelihood is being properly protected. For all of these reasons, and many more, security services are essential in the construction sector.

Companies that specialise in construction security will have the capacity to deliver tailored services to construction professionals. This is important; no two sites are the same, and no two construction companies work in the same way. Whereas one site may call for protection for expensive equipment such as cranes and cherry pickers, others might need perimeter protection due to ongoing vandalism. An SIA licensed security company can adapt to these ever changing environments and can tailor services to meet the needs of construction clients, wherever needed. If they have worked with blue chip construction companies and smaller construction firms, then they are more likely to have the diverse experience needed to provide an all round service, in any environment or situation.

There are many different types of security services that can be provided by security companies in a construction environment. Some of these require in person attendance by a security, and others involve remote monitoring or reinforcement of the site itself. Many people choose to start with reinforcement, erecting perimeter and boundary fences to make sure the building site is as inaccessible as possible. These types of fencing should have anti climb properties and should not have obvious footholds, making them harder to climb.

Some of the other services that can be provided by security companies in the construction sector include:

• In person security guarding. A security guard may be present at all hours, or during certain parts of the day. They may also help monitor people who are entering and exiting the site, and any buildings on site.
• Patrols. This is also an in person service but it requires security guards to be in attendance some of the time, not all of the time. They will conduct patrols at different, unpredictable times.
• CCTV. The presence of CCTV cameras can often be enough to deter criminal activity. If the CCTV cameras are monitored by a security company this adds an extra layer of security too. Security guards and personnel can react quickly and will usually hold keys to sites so that they can intervene.