HOW TO
Secure Your Construction Site BY CONSTRUCTION SECURITY EXPERTS, WCCTV With the presence of high-value plant machinery and equipment, UK construction sites remain a common target and are particularly vulnerable to theft and other crimes, especially when they are not adequately protected. Crime can cause significant problems, including project delays and financial losses, which can be detrimental to small or medium sized businesses.
FACTS AND FIGURES
92%
It is estimated that less than
of UK construction site managers report they have been affected by theft.
of stolen equipment is recovered.
The construction industry loses
£800m
per year due to theft and vandalism
45%
WHAT ARE THE MOST STOLEN ITEMS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES?
POWER TOOLS
BAGS OF CEMENT
FUEL
CABLES
METALS
HAND TOOLS
PLANT MACHINERY
MATERIALS
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
DIESEL/WATER GENERATORS BOWSERS
TIMBER
EFFECTIVE WAYS TO SECURE YOUR CONSTRUCTION SITE
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CCTV SYSTEMS CCTV is a visible deterrent to thieves, and when supported by remote alarm monitoring they act as a virtual security guard protecting your site around the clock.
TER REGISTER Mark valuable equipment and register it with the National Plant and Equipment Register (TER), making it easier to track and return stolen items.
PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR POLICE TO CHECK AND RECOVER
INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF RETRIEVING STOLEN EQUIPMENT
IDENTIFIES STOLEN EQUIPMENT
National Plant and Equipment Register DETERS THEFT OF PLANT EQUIPMENT
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Carry out regular employee background checks, including making CSCS SmartCards mandatory for all site workers. Staff should also be trained in how to mitigate security risks and report crimes.
LIGHTING Invest in high-quality lighting and fencing systems to illuminate the site and restrict perimeter access.
REMOVE KEYS Remove keys from vehicles and machinery where left unattended and invest in vehicle immobilising equipment to prevent theft.
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Surrounding your compounds with secure fencing, gates, or hoarding will prevent easy access to your sites and block opportunist thieves from seeing what is on your site.
REGULAR STAFF CHECKS
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SECURE FENCING
SECURE STORAGE Ensure your construction site has excellent storage facilities, complete with secure locking or electrical safety systems.
ACCREDITED INSTALLERS Only work with accredited security installers and suppliers, as well as ensuring all technology is kept upto-date and maintained.
WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST IN CONSTRUCTION SECURITY? REDUCE THEFT AND VANDALISM
PREVENT UNAUTHORISED ACCESS
IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAFETY
SAVE TIME AND MONEY
CONTACT WCCTV TODAY
To Protect Your Construction Site from Theft and Vandalism 0800 470 4630 www.wcctv.co.uk