Construction site video monitoring is an essential component of modern security plans, offering solutions that address theft prevention, access control, and worker safety while significantly reducing costs. This article explores five key benefits of integrating video monitoring into your construction site security strategy.
Given the amount of expensive equipment and materials stolen from construction sites each year (up to a billion dollars by some estimates), it’s little wonder owners and managers are developing site security strategies to better protect their job sites. But safeguarding from potential threats is just one reason to have a plan in place.
A comprehensive site security strategy keeps project timelines on schedule, improves worker safety, and in the end, preserves your reputation with current and potential clients.
Live video monitoring has become a very popular and cost-effective option in the construction industry, particularly on large sites where multiple on-premises officers would be required (especially at night…more on that later).
Remote video monitoring provides a host of benefits, from widespread site visibility to proactive, “always-on” surveillance by trained professionals.
Five Benefits to Integrating Construction Site Video Monitoring Into Your Security Strategy.
1. Better Theft Prevention
Live video monitoring, such as Titan Virtual Security, combines advanced surveillance technology, including A.I.-enabled cameras, which can identify unauthorized access to a construction site in real-time and alert video analysts monitoring the property.
If the threat is determined to be real, deterrence methods such as lights, audio alarms, and talk-down speakers can be used to stop a crime before it happens. Here’s one example of this theft prevention system catching criminals in the act.
A monitored security system can be a fixed surveillance solution or a mobile tower-based system, which allows you to move your security to different areas of your site as security needs demand. Mobile surveillance can also be moved from construction project to project, saving you the cost and hassle of buying a new system for each site. (Learn more about mobile surveillance towers here.)
2. Enhanced Access Control
Video monitoring can also be used in tandem with other identification methods (badge readers, biometric scanners, gate systems, etc.) to watch over a construction site’s entry and exit points. This not only pinpoints unauthorized individuals, it streamlines site access control, helping you manage the flow of traffic while allowing you to track and document who’s on-site at any time.
3. Improved Safety and Compliance
Let’s be clear: the safety of your workers—or anyone visiting your construction site for that matter—is THE top priority; enforcing safety protocols is crucial to maintaining a safe working environment. With video construction safety monitoring, operators and analysts are trained to identify any potential dangers on a site, from improper use of protective equipment to electrical and tripping hazards.
Live monitoring also can be leveraged to educate workers about safety risks and violations they may not even be aware of. All of these benefits not only protect your staff, they also lead to fewer worker’s comp claims, lower insurance premiums, fewer compliance issues, and less downtime due to accidents.
4. Easy Integration with Security Technology
One of the key benefits of live remote security monitoring is its flexibility. At Titan, for example, we can set up a construction site surveillance plan that uses your existing cameras and alarms or we can install an entirely new system. We can also install a permanent system or deploy mobile surveillance trailers. And all our solutions can be easily scaled up or down based on your construction site security needs and your budget. And speaking of budget…
5. Cost-Effectiveness
A well-planned security strategy can deliver a high ROI, and faster than you may expect. Opting for video monitoring over traditional solutions like on-site security officers is, by itself, a huge cost-saver for two reasons:
- The size of many construction jobs requires multiple guards to effectively patrol and monitor the site’s perimeter, access points, etc. This can easily drive costs up by tens of thousands of dollars a month.
- Construction job security isn’t a nine-to-five job. Overwhelmingly, break-ins happen after hours and in the dark. Overnight security officers cost considerably more, due to greater demand and the heightened risk of threats.
The bottom line: video monitoring can save you up to 70% on security costs, not to mention the long-term savings you’ll enjoy from reduced theft, vandalism, and project delays!
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Want to learn more about making live remote monitoring a key part of your construction site security plan? Contact Titan today and discover how we can keep your job site protected, affordably and efficiently.
