Construction Site Security - What Are Your Available Options?

Construction sites have a variety of expensive equipment that might be at risk if left unprotected after work hours. Therefore, it is essential to get construction site security services to ensure the safety of the equipment and machinery. Count on Calgary Security Services to provide affordable and specialized security services that can help create a safe environment for visitors and employees. The security services we provide include uniformed and mobile guard services, construction site security and location security audits.

Five Tips to Improve Construction Site Security

Here’s how you can upgrade the security in your construction site:

1.      Have a Security Plan

Start with mapping out the entire area, make a list of all the valuable construction equipment and materials, and discuss their safety strategy with the security company you hire.  The company will provide suggestions and a security plan for emergencies.

2.      Keep the lights on

Install lights at your construction site to make it easier for security guards to spot trespassers. A well-lit place construction site will keep burglars away.  

3.      Store equipment under lock and key

Moving equipment back and forth to a storage facility every day is a waste of time and resources. Also, moving large-scale equipment can be risky. Keep the equipment securely locked up in the construction site instead.

4.      Set up access control systems

Build a fence around the construction site and install an access control system for better onsite security. Large orders of raw materials and equipment delivered to a construction site are not used for an extended period and are left unattended. Installing access control systems can help keep them in check.

5.      Employ Security Guards

Hiring a security guard company can help keep your construction site secure. Security guards are trained to address threats and deal with any kind of crisis on-site. They stop burglars and vandals from causing any harm to the equipment and can monitor the site effectively. 

Contact Calgary Security Services for reliable construction site security services.