UK Construction Site Security

   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’d be wil

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

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