The right construction site security is critical in protecting your valuable equipment and supplies in an industry where theft is on the rise.
When selecting job site security cameras, you have options. The features you select must meet the challenges of the specific job site. Here are the top features to look for in job site security cameras.
Construction site crime correlates with rising construction costs. That makes it even more important to maintain the best security practices possible. Ultimately, construction site security systems can pay for themselves — but only if you use these tools wisely.
Pro-Vigil is proud to announce that we are rolling out continuous footage as part of our standard offer for organizations to protect their property.
Creativity may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of securing things like excavators, bobcats, and loaders. But with thieves willing to get creative and try new tactics to evade security strategies, we want to get you thinking outside the box.
As your project expands both horizontally and vertically, we must consider the associated security risks and consistently adjust your security strategy to keep criminals out.
Pro-Vigil works with some of the largest home builders in the country and we recently surveyed one of them to find out just how much of an impact theft and other crimes are having on their operations.
Welding machines come in different shapes, sizes and functionalities. But the one thing they have in common is an expensive price tag. That’s why they are a common target for thieves.
Job site security is increasingly a matter of concern. Not only to construction companies, but also to investors, owners, insurance companies, or anyone else connected to a building project. How can you shore up construction job site security and lower these costs?
Sure, cutting a few cameras may save you a few dollars in monthly fees. But by eliminating cameras you are building blind spots into your security strategy.
The holiday season is in full swing, and while consumers are busy crossing items off their shopping lists, dealerships, construction sites and other businesses are dealing with a recurring issue – heavy equipment theft.
It wasn’t long ago that modern Internet Protocol (IP)-enabled cameras changed the security game. Today, solar is the “new kid on the block,” opening up a whole new range of possibilities.
You can’t afford to not have a construction site security checklist. A security checklist is a way to keep track of all of the moving parts of your business that could cause a threat.
We’ve written about construction theft risk many times on our blog. And it’s no secret that materials costs are skyrocketing, which has increased the risk of theft of lumber, tools, metals and even heavy machinery.
D.R. Horton is America’s largest residential homebuilder, having delivered more than 830,000 homes since its inception in 1978. Since 2002, more homebuyers have chosen D.R. Horton than any other national builder. The company has teams spread across 29 states and 91 markets.
Stolen lumber for sale on Craigslist, “used” catalytic converters on Facebook Marketplace and construction tools on eBay. In the internet age, it’s never been easier for criminals to sell their loot – and it’s happening in broad daylight, on the same sites where millions of legitimate transactions occur every day.
As troublesome as this is for both homebuilders and homeowners from a financial perspective, the consequences of skyrocketing lumber costs extend beyond the wallet.
With millions of Americans already vaccinated and many COVID-19 restrictions lifted, most states are back open for business. While it may feel like life is getting back to a sense of normalcy for some, many businesses are finding that this “new normal” is anything but that.
Construction sites often contain valuable materials and equipment, and are often vulnerable to theft. Here’s how you can take measures to prevent construciton site theft.
When people think of mobile video surveillance, they usually think “sites with no infrastructure.” That is, sites without electricity or WiFi connectivity – like those typically found in construction, agriculture, oil and gas exploration, etc.
Packed with equipment and materials, and constantly evolving through various stages of development, construction sites present a perfect storm for crime.