Sunday, July 12, 2015

Tips to Secure Your Construction Site

        Do you know that the most common forms of crime in the construction industry are theft, and vandalism?  According to Charter Institute of Buildings, Theft and vandalism contribute to the construction industry millions of dollars loss every year.  Ending up costing the extra burden on the industry such as increased insurance premiums and causing project delays. Here are some strategies that the project managers can use to prevent these crimes and losses:

  • Set aside a budget to hire a licensed/insured security guard company
  • Set up online bidding form for security company
  • After bidding, carefully review selected security company's profile
  • If possible, set up an appointment with the operational manger for site visit and make sure everyone is on the same page
  • Security company should provide the visual warning deterrent signs on the site
  • Ask for motion detectors, CCTV or Alarm surveillance system
  • Review weekly reports from the Guards on the site 
  • Provide feedback to security company about the service

For constrictive budget, follow these simple strategies: 

  1. Make your workers "Put Away" all the tools and equipment
  2. Have Appropriate lighting on the site
  3. Put rewards sign with your number to call if anyone detect suspicious activity                                                                                                                                                                                                I hope this help you to better secure your site.  
  4.  http://www.alliedintsecurity.com/security-guards/construction-sites/

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