As we move into the final weeks of the year, many construction sites, commercial properties, and operational facilities begin to slow down. Teams take well-earned breaks, projects pause, and buildings sit quieter than usual.
But while activity slows, risk does not.
At Ascent Onsite Group, this time of year is one of the most important moments to ensure sites remain secure, compliant, clean, and ready for a strong restart in the New Year.
The Christmas and New Year period consistently brings an increase in site vulnerability. Reduced staffing, shorter daylight hours, and extended shutdowns create opportunities for theft, vandalism, trespass, and safety incidents.
We also see insurers tightening expectations during this period, requiring active monitoring, visible deterrents, and documented compliance — even when sites are inactive.
This is why many of our clients are already securing holiday cover well in advance, ensuring peace of mind while teams step away.
Our manned guarding services remain a critical layer of protection during winter shutdowns. Trained, SIA-licensed officers provide a visible deterrent, control site access, and respond immediately to any incidents.
Whether it’s a vacant construction site, a partially operational facility, or a commercial building operating on reduced hours, our teams ensure continuity of protection — preventing costly damage, delays, and insurance issues.
As winter demand increases, we are seeing strong uptake of temporary holiday guarding packages designed specifically for December and January.
Alongside physical guarding, the demand for rapid-deployment CCTV continues to grow. Remote monitoring, AI-triggered alerts, and live response allow sites to remain protected even when completely unattended.
For many clients, CCTV provides a highly cost-effective solution during holiday shutdowns — either as a standalone measure or integrated with manned guarding for enhanced coverage.
This technology-led approach is quickly becoming standard practice, especially as we head into 2026.
The end of the year is also a key moment for presentation and compliance. Whether projects are reaching handover stage, sites are closing temporarily, or facilities require a deep clean before reopening in January, professional cleaning ensures spaces remain safe, compliant, and ready for use.
Our builders cleans, sparkle cleans, and deep-cleaning services help clients close out the year properly — avoiding rushed clean-ups or hygiene issues when operations resume.
A clean site isn’t just about appearance; it’s about safety, efficiency, and professionalism.
To support our partners during this critical period, Ascent Onsite Group is offering seasonal holiday rates across our Security, CCTV, and Cleaning services.
These offers are designed to help clients:
Availability for December and early January is limited, and early booking is strongly advised.
As we look beyond the festive period, the industry continues to evolve. Labour shortages, rising operational costs, and increased compliance requirements are pushing businesses toward simpler, smarter service models.
We’re seeing growing demand for:
The businesses that plan early — and partner with providers who can scale and adapt — will be best positioned to manage risk and control costs in 2026.
Ascent Onsite Group enters the New Year with a clear focus:
to provide reliable, responsive, and intelligent site support that allows our clients to operate with confidence.
From security and CCTV to cleaning and facilities support, we remain committed to helping you finish this year strong and start the next one ready.
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