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[show]Jobsites are notorious targets for thieves and intruders, however, due to internet and power being poor in these locations, many surveillance solutions are not suitable for them. Except for Solar Surveillance Trailers. Read on to learn how they can support you in your jobsite security.
According to a previous survey, it was revealed that jobsite crime costs between $300m to $1b annually, and less than 25% of stolen construction materials are ever recovered, emphasising the need for on-site security.
How Do Solar Surveillance Trailers Differ from Other Security Solutions For Jobsites?
There are various surveillance solutions available for jobsites, however, selecting the most suitable one for you is crucial in providing that main barrier of defense against criminal activity on-site.
There are two popular options: Mobile Surveillance and security guards, and generally, Mobile Surveillance provides more benefits compared to the traditional method of guards, particularly for jobsites.
Our Solar Surveillance Trailers fall under the Mobile Surveillance category, meaning they can provide off-the-grid, autonomous power that can provide your site with security 24/7, all year round.
By encompassing all variants and factors that can impact jobsite security, our Solar Surveillance Trailers work to provide high-quality security for as many jobsite locations as possible to ensure everyone has the protection they deserve.
Understanding The Uses of Solar Surveillance Trailers with Your Jobsite
In order to understand the uses and benefits that Solar Surveillance Trailers can provide your jobsite with, it is important for you to know what a Solar Surveillance Trailer is and how it works.
At WCCTV, our Trailers work as a crime deterrent and live video recorder as part of a fully managed rental service. Offering additional features and tools that allow for more specified security depending on your needs.
Although generally there are some top features of Solar Surveillance Trailers, below explores the direct uses of them to jobsites and the related benefits for you.
Provide Power Autonomy to Off-grid Construction Jobsites
Power and internet are vital for a surveillance system to be able to remain powered and provide its service, however, for rural, remote, and off-the-grid jobsite locations, this is often not directly available on-site.
For many security systems, this will make it impossible to give jobsites the robust, reliable security service they demand. However, this is not the case for our Solar Surveillance Trailers.
By combining the use of solar panels and battery fuel cell back-up, our Solar Trailers do not require power on-site to be able to run the surveillance cameras and service provided. In fact, they provide complete power autonomy, meaning you utilize the most effective, reliable type of power for your jobsite.
Compared to other available security solutions, we understand the importance of power autonomy for jobsites, especially during colder months which is why we supply solar panel power that can be sustained throughout Winter and beyond, whilst applying no burden to you.
Portable Design That Can Easily Be Moved Across Your Jobsite
Traditionally, surveillance systems are set up within the specified locations and cannot be moved. There may be occasions when companies can move them, however, this will often come with an additional fee.
One use that our Solar Surveillance Trailer allows for is ease of movement. As the surveillance systems are supplied via trailer, you can move them as required, whenever you wish, without the need for us to do it for you.
So, if you’re locking away equipment for the winter or have some high-value assets temporarily exposed on-site, you can simply reposition the trailers and contact us to adjust the cameras for the new location.
Performance Monitoring & Management Capabilities For 24/7 Jobsite Security
One of the most common questions around Solar Surveillance Trailers is, what power management features does a solar trailer need?
This is because, although there are many environmental benefits to Solar Trailers, some are sceptical of using them due to power loss fears.
At WCCTV, we utilize a remote power management tool that real-time monitors the performance of your batteries and solar panels to prevent any performance catastrophes. As part of this high-quality tool, our surveillance trailers are provided with all the following features:
- True battery state-of-charge
- Time remaining feature
- Remote power monitoring and management
- Local remote control
- Performance history
- Allows users to set alerts and alarms on desktop, mobile, or both to catch potential issues early
Using a Solar Trailer provides your jobsite with more security than many other providers can give due to the precise management tools linked to them.
Remote Video Access Anywhere, Anytime to Your Jobsite
There are multiple benefits to remote video monitoring, and we have ensured our Solar Surveillance Trailers utilize this.
By using a surveillance system such as this at your jobsite, you can check in live with your construction jobsite from wherever you are on any device, including your mobile phone.
Therefore, if you are a construction manager and are away, whether that be at another site or on holiday, you will still be able to remotely access your security cameras. Making it easy for individuals to be as hands-on as they wish to be.
Evidence Gathering Tools to Capture Jobsite Crime and Support Criminal Proceedings
Jobsites are prone to theft due to the high-value assets, both in physical items and data. Therefore, as much as surveillance solutions are useful for crime prevention, our Solar Surveillance Trailers can also be used to gather video evidence of any criminal activity on-site.
This can be utilized by law enforcement to identify criminals, support in criminal prosecutions, and potentially claw back those financial losses caused from such actions. With material costs having been on the rise in recent years, gaining any losses back is beneficial to any construction business.
Watch how our remote monitoring team gather video evidence and inform law enforcement in the video below:
Human Support and Crime Prevention Features to Deter Jobsite Crime
Standing at 20ft tall, Solar Surveillance Trailers main use within jobsites is to deter crime.
Although there are multiple industries that can benefit from Solar Trailers, construction jobsites are one of the most common due to the vulnerabilities they face from theft and vandalism.
Therefore, they are designed to create a statement and be intentional with the security cameras to reduce crime from taking place in the first place. As backup we have monitoring centers that add that human touch, reviewing threats and responding as needed to give that second line of defense in the prevention process.
Rentable Surveillance Solution For Short and Long-Term Jobsite Projects
As the needs of jobsites has developed, so has the way in which we provide security.
Construction projects are not permanent fixtures and therefore, at WCCTV we offer the ability to rent our Solar Surveillance Trailers. There are many benefits of renting Mobile Surveillance, however, the main use for this with jobsites is that it allows them to only have the security systems for the time required during the construction project.
We understand the need for jobsite security, without the need of permanent systems or long, set contracts. Through renting our Solar Trailers, this increases access to our systems by jobsites and aims to suit your needs better.
Cost-Effective Jobsite Security
WCCTV can reduce your security costs by 88% with our Mobile Surveillance.
There are multiple expenses within jobsites and therefore maintaining your budget whilst ensuring the correct security can be difficult, which is where we aim to support.
Specifically with our Solar Surveillance Trailers, there are various cost benefits associated with them such as, minimal installment costs, reduced operating costs, and reduced insurance premiums, all of which can support in keeping costs low for construction companies, like yourself.
Combines Multiple Security Requirements into One Jobsite Surveillance System
Jobsites tend to have varied requirements and this can often lead them sourcing from multiple vendors for each requirement that they have such as, Time Lapse Video, security monitoring, and remote project management.
However, our Solar Surveillance Trailers and subsequent add-ons support these varied needs under one company: WCCTV, meaning jobsites can use a singular supplier for all the requirements that they have. This helps reduce costs and makes the process much simpler for construction companies.
Solving Jobsite Security, One Solar Surveillance Trailer at a Time
At WCCTV we pride ourselves in our forward-thinking knowledge within security, utilising our 20+ years of experience in supporting jobsites to guide us in supporting your needs.
Our Solar Surveillance Trailers offer security to jobsites, even in the remote, off-the-grid locations and with the additional features available can be used in various ways to suit your security requirements.
Struggling to find the surveillance solution for you? Take a step forward in your security with our Solar Surveillance Trailers, and get in touch with one of our experts today.
Daniel del Soldato
Marketing Director
Daniel has been at WCCTV for over 10 years and has accumulated a vast wealth of knowledge of mobile surveillance products and the way they operate. In his spare time, Daniel likes to listen to music, watch football, and spend quality time with his family.
