Owners of construction sites continue to face severe threats from theft and other crimes, which cost the UK construction industry almost £400 million annually. Construction sites become a target for thieves, vandals, and other trespassers when the proper security measures aren’t in place, leading to asset loss, project delays, and escalating insurance prices. A small or medium-sized business may suffer as a result of everything said.
Modern CCTV systems that are strategically placed and adequately installed prevent the unthinkable. You can guarantee that your site is safeguarded round-the-clock with adequate CCTV maintenance.
Before investing in CCTV systems for construction sites, keep reading as we highlight the essential questions to ask your supplier.
CCTV cameras must be installed to capture the areas that need monitoring the most to ensure that any potential threat is identified and addressed immediately. In general, you’ll find that cameras placed higher up may catch a larger area and are more difficult for would-be crooks to eavesdrop on.
Your construction site security provider will be able to advise you on the best type of camera to use and where to position it on the job site if you first ask them this question. It could be required to use many cameras for more significant areas. Typically, your provider will begin with a customised onsite evaluation that includes a risk analysis and identifies the most vulnerable locations.
Cables are used to link traditional CCTV cameras to the recorder and the internet gateway. Many owners of construction sites, especially those with more significant sites, find these effective. They are also incredibly dependable because wireless signal interference won’t affect them.
On the other hand, wireless CCTV systems are far simpler to set up and provide the best option for locations where installing cabling is impossible or would be prohibitively expensive. Therefore, wireless detection is typically more affordable and guarantees that the area can be conveniently monitored around the clock. Wireless CCTV technology is an excellent contemporary solution for sites of all sizes because all you need to do is install the CCTV system and link it to your respective devices.
A building site left unattended overnight or in a dimly lit location can benefit from good lighting to prevent trespassers. Similarly, it is essential to ensure your lighting is up to par throughout the winter months when it gets darker early and many sites close down over the Christmas holiday.
Therefore, infrared or white illumination should be used in CCTV cameras made for construction sites. These lighting options will aid in illuminating secure areas and serve as a deterrent to criminals.
To be safe, request sample nighttime footage from the CCTV cameras you plan to purchase from your supplier to confirm their visibility before the system is put into operation.
Since criminals frequently target construction sites, your CCTV system may be vulnerable to sabotage, especially if installed in high-risk regions. Talk with your supplier about the precautions that will be taken to prevent CCTV tampering before you purchase your system. This could involve a backup communication system or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Additionally, watch for any weak points and single points of failure.
Any CCTV system will eventually have a failure and need some additional support. Determine whether your supplier will offer ongoing technical assistance and frequent maintenance checks as part of their package before launching a CCTV system. Any reputable vendor, such as Millennium Security, will incorporate this into their end-to-end solution.
Accreditations are a mark of excellence and reliability, guaranteeing that the business you are working with is adhering to the proper industry standards for health and safety. As a result, always get documentation from your security supplier proving their credentials. They should be Security Industry Authority (SIA) compliant and SSAIB registered (Security Systems & Alarms Inspection Board).
Always inquire about what is included in the price when purchasing security solutions for your building site to avoid paying any unexpected fees.
Ascent Onsite’s comprehensive end-to-end solution includes a custom site survey, installation, training, ongoing maintenance, and decommissioning. Call us at +44 800 058 4830 for more information about our construction site security solutions, which include biometric access control, cutting-edge CCTV cameras, and other wireless technologies.
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