Construction Site Security Coventry

Construction sites are springing up in all parts of Coventry on an almost daily basis. The National Hose Building Scheme alone means that there are literally hundreds of new housing construction sites being opened every week and Coventry is having its’ share of the action.

With all of these new construction sites comes the issue of construction site security also. Historically construction sites have attracted criminals and thieves like bees to flowers. Why? The security levels at construction sites was traditionally very weak. Temporary fencing and gates held together with rope never really gave any defence against the hardened criminal community, let alone ‘would be chancers’. Quite often the tools were left in a locked tool shed that was, in reality very easy to access.

The Cost Of Security Breaches on Construction Sites

The bigger problem that construction sites face today is that much of the plant, machinery and tooling on construction sites is highly expensive and difficult to replace. Add the statistic that less than 10% of plant and machinery stolen from construction sites is ever recovered means that construction site security has become a necessity for many reasons.

When a security breach occurs there is initially the rectification work to any damage that has been done that needs attending to. Often this is broken gates or fences, doors kicked in and windows smashed. Then there is the task of discovering what has been stolen or damaged, and many construction sites do not have a full inventory of stock of plant and tooling. Invariably some stolen equipment will not be realised until weeks later. Then there is the cost of replacement, along with the time taken for new equipment to arrive. And finally there is the business interruption that takes place, with construction workers and contractors unable to continue without the necessary tools and equipment.

Construction Site Security  – ask the Professionals

Plus Security Ltd specialise in the security of construction sites in Coventry and across the Midlands. We offer a wide range of services that will ensure that your construction site is in the most secure hands possible. We start with a full risk assessment of your construction site followed by detailed security protocols that should protect your site. These include the following security measures:

• Manned security guards
• Construction site perimeter fencing
• High visibility warning signs of surveillance
• Rapid response teams
• K9 security dogs and trained handlers
• High quality CCTV recoding
• Access control systems and gated security
• Night time construction site lighting

Effective security protocols create a deterrent. Fixing a security problem after a breach can be very difficult as intruders have already been inside and assessed possibilities. Planning and the introduction of effective security will save much time and heartache (and money) in the long run.

Contact Plus Security Ltd for a no obligation discussion and assessment of your bespoke construction site requirements. Here to help protect your assets, staff and reputation.