Essential Security Measures for Construction Sites in Vancouver

Construction sites typically need some beefy security measures as theft from construction sites and vandalism of those sites is rampant in any big city like Vancouver. The extent of the security measures needed will vary with the size of the site and dollar value of the project. In today’s blog article, we are going to talk about some of the essential security measures recommended.

Fencing

Construction sites should be fenced off, not just to prevent criminal activity but also for safety reasons. You do not want curious passers-by to be wandering around your unfinished buildings. Fencing is considered perimeter or access control.

Breach Detection

Breach detection is useful to monitor who is coming and going through gates and if the site is breached during off hours.

Video

Continuous video that is recorded and can be watched by trained individuals is often used for big projects. The cameras are a deterrent to crime, and the recordings can be used to find and prosecute those who are doing things they should not be doing on site.

Good Lighting

Good lighting is another deterrent to crime. If the construction site is lit up like surgical operating room, people are less likely to trespass.

Drones

In this day and age, we have the technology to use drones to look in all the nooks and crannies of a site at any time. Drones are used more and more. However, there may be some restrictions on their use in a big city like Vancouver.

Individual on Site

Some big project should have someone on site 24/7 to watch for intruders. A live person on site is a big deterrent to all kinds of crime.

The right combination of security measures should be decided in consultation with a security professional and based on the size and scope of the project. However, in a big city like Vancouver, heavy security is typically used on construction sites.

We hope that this article gives you some insight into construction security in Vancouver. For security systems on the Lower Mainland, please call us at (604) 583-2542. 

Alpha Integrated has over 30 years of experience in the security business. We offer a wide-range of state-of-the-art products, a knowledgeable and friendly staff, competitive pricing, and a business model with integrity that stands behind and services the products we carry and install. Our clients include commercial, multi-residential, residential, marine, and other venues. Please feel free to call us on the Lower Mainland at (604) 583-2542.