Construction Site Security Cardiff

Construction site security has become a business necessity rather than almost an after-thought due to a number of reasons over the last few years. Construction site security in Cardiff and across the UK is essential due to a huge increase in crime and vandalism to construction sites. The number of construction sites over the last few years has risen in number significantly. There are many reasons for this. There has been an economic upturn and infrastructure spending has increased. Rail networks and roads have undergone significant upgrades and developments, creating almost mobile construction sites. Simultaneously public and private investment has gone into many building projects.

Why the Increase in Security Requirements on Construction Sites?

The Governments’ National House Building Scheme has created literally thousands of new construction sites across the UK, whilst town and city developments include new hotels, office blocks and car parks. Warehouse building across the UK has hit new levels, mainly due to the massive increase in online sales and the requirement of warehousing and distribution centres.

Many years ago construction sites were seen as a relatively easy target. A wire perimeter fence would be erected (sometimes) and tools were locked away in a make shift shed or caravan. This made both trespass and theft easy. The difference now though is that construction sites, large and small contain much higher value plant, machinery and tooling. A recent statistic announced referred to less than 10% of all stolen plant and machinery ever being recovered. Add these two factors together and it is easy to realise why criminals are attracted to construction sites.

Security Strategy to Protect Construction Sites

So how best to implement a security strategy that will protect construction sites from vandals and thieves? Firstly a risk assessment of the site, location and local demographics is required. Plus Security Ltd are very experienced in construction site security and are more than happy to advise. Construction site security options include but are not restricted to the following services:

• Manned guards
• Rapid response units
• Dog handlers and K9 patrols
• CCTV and 24/7 monitoring and recording
• Perimeter monitoring with warning signage
• Access controls
• After dark illumination

Prevention is preferable to cure and implementing the correct security protocol from day one will give any potential intruder a clear warning that your well protected construction site will be a ‘hard nut to crack’. Work interruptions will be minimal and insurance claims from theft kept to a minimum when a quality construction site security strategy is implemented.

Plus Security Ltd operate nationally and in Cardiff including the following areas – Barry, Penarth, Dinas Powys, Cardiff Airport, Caerphilly, Newport, Bridgend and across South Wales. We are an accredited and experienced security company specialising in construction site security. We welcome enquiries large or small to asses and quote for the security of your construction site in Cardiff and South Wales. Please get in touch we would be delighted to hear from you.