Site security becomes more important during recession

Construction site security has always been a vital element to consider on any building or construction site as materials and equipment, whatever the decade, have always held a certain market value that makes them appealing to thieves as potential burglary targets. However, in the current economic climate of recession where unemployment levels have risen dramatically and inflation increases making everyday items more expensive, site security has become even more important as theft of tools or equipment and even raw materials such as copper and lead is becoming increasingly common.

With people losing their jobs and struggling to afford basic supplies such as food and clothing, turning to illegal activities such as theft that generate cash is a tempting option for some. Another element that adds to the appeal of construction sites as burglary targets is how easy it is to offload and sell on the stolen goods that often have a cash value with a ready population of available buyers.

As a result of this increase, construction companies and building firms have to invest in new construction site security systems such as Site CCTV and scaffold alarms in an attempt to reduce the risk of items being stolen from sites. Whether it is a building site for a residential home or a construction site for a large industrial building, all types of constructions sites are under threat from this new wave of building site crime.

Ensuring your construction security and building site security is good enough to keep your site, tools and staff safe is critical in these difficult economic times. Not only are thieves more likely to operate but you are less likely to be able to suffer the losses and costs that are associated with this kind of crime such as the costs associated with making insurance claims which may lead to a rise in insurance premiums.

When considering your site security, start with the basics that are easy to implement such as padlocks on storage units and gates and robust perimeter fencing including storing away all tools and equipment at night. Consider investing in site CCTV that not only acts as a deterrent but can aid catching those who attempt to steal from you and may help you recover any stolen property if the worst happens. If you’re site is large with an extensive perimeter consider security guards, especially in the evenings and at weekends or during the holidays when your site is most vulnerable. These small changes could significantly improve the chance of maintaining the integrity of your building site.

If you are interested in finding out more about the various construction security services and equipment Permanex Security are able to provide, or you would like further information about site security such as scaffold alarms please visit http://www.permanex-security.co.uk/ or call 0845 069 5555 where their friendly customer service team are waiting to assist you.

About us:  A trusted company since 1989, the Permanex Group leads the way in construction security services, site security and scaffold alarms right across the United Kingdom.

Editor’s note:  Permanex Security is represented by Search Engine Marketing agency TRON Media. This Press Release was written by Jo-Anne Keyte.  Please direct all press queries to Jo-Anne Keyte email: jo@tronmedia.co.uk or call: 02031670969.