Different Methods For Effective Construction Site Security

All construction site managers will be aware of the importance of keeping a site secure overnight or whenever it is not in use.  It can seem like a daunting task to secure a large site, but there are a number of different methods which can be used to keep a site protected from unwanted visitors.  Here at Express Site Solutions we focus on providing alarm systems for scaffold, flood lighting plus CCTV, all of which are effective at ensuring the safety of a building site.

Firstly, scaffold alarms can be put into place on those buildings which are surrounded with scaffold.  Even if there is no power available for use, a battery operated system can be installed.  The batteries are lithium, and very often can last for as long as 4 years, so these are ideal for those projects which are going to run for a long period of time.  Using scaffold alarms means that a site can be protected 24 hours a day if necessary, and if the alarms are activated for any reason then up to four nominated key holders will be notified.

Good lighting is another effective deterrent for unwanted visitors.  High quality flood lights which are alarm activated can light up all sorts of areas, from walkways for pedestrians to construction site entrances.  The lights can be easily attached to the exterior of almost any building and are hardwearing enough to endure all sorts of weather conditions.  Ideal for the mixed weather we face in Britain!

CCTV is yet another method which is widely favoured on construction sites.  It can monitor construction sites 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and recorded material can be forwarded onto a designated person.  Having this constant monitoring system can provide much reassurance for a busy construction site manager.  Many systems now also operate so that they can be viewed from a smartphone, meaning that the manager can view footage from wherever they may be at the time.

Putting effective construction site security methods into place is paramount for keeping a site free from unwanted visitors.  Understandably, most construction sites are not manned 24 hours a day, but having these security measure put into place can mean that the risk of damage or theft by criminals can be dramatically reduced.

To find out more about construction site security methods, feel free to take a look at the Express Site Solutions website.