UK Construction Site Security

  Basingstoke-based Property Security Group Limited has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies. Employing 14 people, family-owned and family-run Property Security Group Limited (PSG) is principally involved in protecting construction sites, vacant properties, private airfields, country estates and building site scaffolding right across the UK. Locally, across the Bracknell, Basingstoke and Newbury corridor, Property Security Group operate their own 24hr keyholder, intruder alarm response, mobile security patrol, daily unlocking & locking and temporary security guarding services. The company’s application for SafeContractor accreditation wa...

  Property Security Group Limited specialise in the hire and remote 24hr monitoring of temporary and portable intruder detection 4G, wireless, solar and battery powered, visual verification security camera systems using the Webeye CMS cloud platform. Recently, we had security camera activations from two of our internal PIR-activated Webeye visual verification detectors late on a Saturday night. Two males, one wearing hi viz, were entering the substantial property which is undergoing full redevelopment and refurbishment. With the Webeye system, we had live video evidence of their progress through the building. Entry was being made via an external road frontage where there were PIR cameras because of practical and GDPR issues, through a locked door which was previously blocked off. We activated the two 110db sirens and strobes which stopped them in our tracks. Our 24hr control room called the local security keyholder company who were on site within 8 minutes and chased them off...

  Scaffolding Alarms UK ( www.scaffoldingalarms.uk ), the scaffold alarm company, has been accepted into associate membership of The Scaffolding Association The scaffolding sector’s largest trade association, the Scaffolding Association, has accepted one of the UK’s leading scaffolding alarm hire and monitoring companies into associate membership. Scaffolding Alarms UK ( www.scaffoldingalarms.uk ) is part of the Property Security Group Limited, family-owned and run, construction site security specialist company. John Hicks of Scaffolding Alarms UK, said: “It is vitally important for us to maintain good communication with the scaffolding community so joining the leading trade association in the sector will help us to do that. We pride ourselves on listening to customers and participating in the Scaffolding Association will facilitate that as we roll out new security camera technologies going forward”. He added: “What makes our service unique is that we do not rely on simple PI...

  Construction Site Security Audit: reviewing construction site security, when the pandemic eases, after lockdown or mothballing   Once a construction site or building site redevelopment project re-opens after a lockdown, or mothballing, during the pandemic it will be necessary to conduct a security review. This review will include: 1.     A thorough walk round of the site to check all hoarding, fencing, gates, barriers, windows and doors to ensure everything is secure 2.     Consider if all these arrangements are going to be adequate going forward – especially if any temporary security measures over the lockdown are being removed If you a construction site manager, project manager or Quantity Surveyor and would like assistance with your security audit, you are welcome to call John Hicks at Property Security Group Limited for a without obligation conversation. John will assist you through the process over the telephone. Going forward, the ...

 John Hicks, Managing Director of Propery Security Group Limited, construction and redevelopment site security specialists, writes: The Complete Construction Site Security Package is the best way to secure a construction building site and scaffolding   The best way to secure your construction site is with a combined package of security guards, scaffolding alarm and temporary security camera system from Property Security Group Limited - all at one all-inclusive and incredible hourly rate: ·        On site SIA-licensed security guards with regular welfare checks ·        Perimeter security intruder detection camera system with immediate alerts of intruders ·        Camera monitoring 24hrs out of working hours ·        Scaffolding alarms ·        All for just £12.75 per hour (min 12 chargeable hours per day)   ...

  Scaffolding Alarms UK (a division of Property Security Group Limited) offer high quality and competitively priced scaffold alarms and temporary construction site security camera systems hire across the UK.   Property Security Group (PSG) building site scaffolding alarms deter and detect unauthorised access to the property, the theft of expensive materials, graffiti vandals, freerunners or parkour intruders and wanton vandalism. The systems comprise wireless 3G visual verification security cameras, monitored 24hrs out-of-working-hours so that false alarms are minimised. With batteries and solar power options, no electricity, broadband, wi-fi or telephone connections are required. Once a PSG wireless PIR camera is activated, an instant alert is sent, followed by a short video clip. That alert can be sent, and viewed, by your Site Manager, local key holder company or an insurance-approved Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). So, how much does a scaffolding alarm system hire,...

The Complete Construction Site Security Package is the best way to secure a construction building site and scaffolding   The best way to secure your construction site is with a combined package of security guards, scaffolding alarm and temporary security camera system from Property Security Group Limited - all at one all-inclusive and incredible hourly rate: ·        On site SIA-licensed security guards with regular welfare checks ·        Perimeter security intruder detection camera system with immediate alerts of intruders ·        Camera monitoring 24hrs out of working hours ·        Scaffolding alarms ·        All for just £12.75 per hour (min 12 chargeable hours per day)   Optional extras available upon request: ·        Fire detection system ·      ...

   How can I improve security on a construction site? John Hicks, founder of Property Security Group Limited writes: Construction site theft, arson attacks and vandalism have become commonplace events problems for construction companies of all sizes. Over my many years in the security sector, I have seen it continue to grow. In truth, however, I still see security measures being demanded once an incident has occurred rather than proactive measures being taken in advance. To minimise the risk of your company from becoming the next statistic, I recommend that you create an effective construction site security plan. Here are some ideas that you might wish to consider: 1. Create local awareness Any security plan works better when everyone works together. Promoting security awareness to employees is a good start, but you need to go a little further. Firstly, contact local police to let them know about the construction project and chat to nearby properties to see if they...

How do scaffolding alarms work? How much do scaffolding alarms cost? John Hicks, founder of Property Security Group Limited writes: "How do scaffolding alarms work?” and “How much do scaffolding alarms cost?” are two questions I have often been asked during my extensive career working in construction site security solutions. Thefts from building and development sites are a frequent occurrence, but not only is it the cost of the loss of equipment, sub-contractors’ tools, fuel, materials and machinery that worries site management but the delays that such damage and thefts can cause. There is also the risk of vandals, squatters, graffiti vandals and arsonists as well as thieves to worry about. Scaffolding often provides a tempting route of access. With scaffolding erected, your construction site could be vulnerable in areas you may not always consider. Your insurer always requires you to mitigate your risk and a scaffold alarm demonstrates this. Through its specialist scaffol...