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[show]Residential construction projects face security issues on-site with trespassers, thieves, and even financial losses. Learn how to mitigate these risks.
Mobile Surveillance for Residential Construction Job Sites
Residential construction projects face security issues on-site with trespassers, thieves, and even financial losses.
The right mobile video surveillance system can prevent significant issues impacting residential construction sites.
Replacing lost equipment, vehicles, and appliances causes project delays. Such delays could lead to your construction company gaining a bad reputation and having a financial loss for residential construction sites, not including the loss of appliances.
Below, our security experts pinpoint the risks of residential construction site security and how to avoid these.
Residential Construction Threats
A residential, multi-family construction site will face an array of security challenges. Sites are a magnet for criminal activity, whether theft of valuable materials, mindless vandalism, or simple trespassing.
The most harmful crimes are the ones that cause serious financial losses, or project delays. We have previously outlined the construction materials most commonly stolen from construction sites, and the ways to prevent these crimes.
Below, we assess the impact of these crimes based on industry insight:
Building Material Theft
Building materials like steel and copper are frequently targeted by thieves, leading to further project delays and being costly to the company.
Secondly, lumber heists from construction sites have caused a black market to be established as legitimate prices soar, contributing to the $300 million to $1 billion in construction losses annually.
Loss of sales
Insufficient security can lead to vandals breaking into the site and making it look rundown before it even opens.
Therefore, this leads to potential home buyers steering away from the residential project as it sends a costly message to the public that the construction company cannot secure the site currently and mitigate crime.
Advantages Of Mobile Video Surveillance for Residential Projects
At WCCTV, we firmly believe that mobile surveillance cameras are the most effective solution for securing residential construction sites. However, we recognize that while cameras are incredibly effective, there are basic measures residential construction sites can take to tighten security.
We recently published our Complete Guide to Construction Site Security, which looks at best practices for securing a job site. Classic security steps that can and should be employed on a residential construction site:
- Installing fencing
- Locking away valuable tools or materials
- Installing temporary lighting
- Track all materials
Installing a solar surveillance trailer can help reduce crime and solve the issues of securing a residential construction site in 6 ways:
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Rapid Deployable: It can be installed and fully operational within 6 minutes with no onsite assembly, providing maximum security regardless of location
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Fully Autonomous: No need for cables, connectivity, or power onsite to ensure results in even the most logistically awkward locations
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Flexibility: It can be moved around the site as your project develops
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Theft Prevention: Acts as a visual deterrent for potential criminals
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Cost-Effective: Removes the upfront costs of installing cameras
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Complete Security Solution: Backed by alarm-monitoring services to interact with would-be criminals through warning lights and live audible alerts
Managed Surveillance Cameras and Trailers for Construction Job Sites
We firmly believe that video surveillance cameras are the most effective way of boosting security at your job sites, especially when paired with our remote video monitoring services.
You can utilize our rapid-deployment cameras for multiple applications, including security, time lapse video capture, and remote project management.
Our cameras can function whether you have power or are dependent on solar energy. Our units contain the latest LTE transmission technology, allowing them to operate autonomously.
Ready to find out how Mobile Surveillance Cameras and Trailers can assist with site security? Speak to our team on 877 805 9475 or get in touch
Chris Schultz
Sales Manager – Managed Services
Chris heads up WCCTV's managed surveillance camera team, supporting clients in the construction, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, and retail space. His valuable industry insight and technological expertise make him a leading voice in the security technology space.
