Bristol Construction Site Security Specialists
Plus Security Ltd specialise in construction site security in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Construction site security is becoming a much bigger issue and both opportunistic and organised thieves target construction sites due to the perception of them being relatively easy targets. Indeed in many cases they are, as little care and attention has been given to the element of construction site security.
Why are construction sites such popular targets?
There are a number of reasons why construction sites make such easy targets for thieves and vandals.
- Construction sites are often in relatively quiet locations, on the periphery of towns or cities for example. This means that passing traffic or pedestrians are minimal and the chances of being seen are low.
- The security that is put in place around construction sites is mostly ill equipped to carry out its desired intention adequately. Flimsy mesh fencing held in temporary support blocks can easily be moved out of the way to gain site access and exit
- Lighting – often construction sites are dark at night and thieves can operate unseen under the cover of darkness
- There are rarely warning signs that alert and would be thief or vandal as to the security measures that are in place.
- Gates and access points are weak and easy to break through
- CCTV – or even CCTV signage is not in place, therefore not acting as a deterrent
Once faced with these minimal and weak security measures, construction sites become easy pickings for thieves and vandals.
How to Protect Construction Sites in Bristol From Theft
Whilst most construction sites have limited and inadequate security protection, what they do have are some very rich pickings. Plant, tools and machinery are all of high value and are easy for thieves to sell on again. Less that 10% of stolen plant or machinery is ever recovered. Thieves know that it is easy to steal from a construction site and the chances are that they will not get caught. So, prevention is the order of the day.
Ensure that perimeter fencing is strong and up to the job. Secure all gates at night and at weekends. Consider the se of CCTV as a deterrent and if your plant and machinery is of sufficient value then also consider manned guards and possibly K9 patrols, along with rapid response security units in Bristol.
Plus Security Ltd are one of the leading construction site security companies in Bristol, Worcester and the surrounding areas. We have experience in all of the above security disciplines and would be delighted to help and advice on your requirements, large or small.
Contact specialist Birmingham construction site security company Plus Security Today
Contact Plus Security Ltd today – the leading supplier of high-quality construction site security solutions in Bristol on 0800 0337 109 for a free consultation to discuss your unique construction site security requirements.
