Quick intervention in potential materials and equipment theft is critical for construction companies and jobsite managers to maintain tight deadlines and budgets. In this Arrest of the Month video, Stealth’s proactive security solution allowed police to respond onsite as soon as a suspicious trespasser was seen lurking on a client’s construction site.
Minutes before 1:00 am, Stealth security professionals monitoring a construction client’s jobsite spotted an individual dressed in all black with a hood up, obstructing their face from view, trespassing on the property. Onsite audible warnings were activated, and local police contacted due to the nature of the activity observed. Officers responded to the site within minutes and were observed on camera safely locating and taking the suspect into custody without further incident.
The rise in construction theft has significantly impacted the Northwest United States, exacerbating issues in a region already grappling with high construction activity and material shortages. Theft at construction sites often involves valuable items like copper, lumber, tools, and heavy machinery, which are tempting targets due to their high value and the relative ease of access to unsecured sites. These thefts are costly, leading to project delays and financial losses due to the need to replace stolen items and the potential increase in insurance premiums.
Statistics reveal that less than 25% of stolen construction materials are ever recovered, indicating a profound challenge in curtailing this type of crime. The financial impact is substantial, with annual losses due to construction site crime estimated between $300 million and $1 billion. Thefts are most common during August, the peak of construction season, and predominantly occur in areas without adequate security coverage.
Efforts to mitigate these thefts include implementing robust site security measures such as mobile surveillance cameras, better lighting, secured storage for materials and tools, and comprehensive site fencing. These measures not only help in preventing theft but also in managing insurance costs and ensuring project timelines are maintained. However, traditional security measures alone are often not enough to deter and disperse determined criminals and curious trespassers. That’s where a proactive solution, like Stealth’s remote video monitoring and surveillance, can help.
Safeguard Your Construction Projects with ECAM’s Proactive Live Video Monitoring Solution
As vividly illustrated in the video above, traditional security measures often prove inadequate in protecting construction businesses and jobsites from unwanted intrusions and activities. Perimeter fencing can be breached, security guards can be evaded, and passive surveillance cameras can only identify suspects after an incident has occurred, leaving your valuable assets and personnel vulnerable.
ECAM’s live video monitoring security solution offers a proactive and responsive approach to safeguarding your construction site. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge video analytics with human intelligence, we monitor your jobsite in real-time, helping to ensure on-the-spot detection and deterrence of potential threats.
Our digital analytics-based cameras are finely tuned to alert our team to meaningful activity, rather than mere motion, such as fluttering plastic bags or waving branches. This precision allows our trained security professionals to focus their attention on genuinely suspicious individuals or activities. Once a potential threat is detected, our operators can promptly issue warnings through on-site speakers, often effectively deterring intruders. When necessary, we can swiftly engage local law enforcement, furnishing them with real-time suspect descriptions and precise locations to facilitate a timely and targeted response.
ECAM’s live video monitoring solution is not only proactive but also highly adaptable and customizable. As your construction project progresses and the jobsite evolves, our security strategy can be seamlessly adjusted to ensure a perfect fit for the ever-changing landscape, providing uninterrupted protection throughout the duration of your project- including mobile versions of our security setups, as well as solar-ready solutions with fast turnarounds and set-up on sites without access to power.
Beyond security, our live video monitoring capabilities offer a spectrum of applications within the construction industry. For example, our overhead time-lapse cameras can provide valuable operational insights and facilitate project management, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Are you ready to fortify your jobsites with proactive security while potentially reducing your security costs by up to 60%? Connect with one of our construction security specialists today and discover how ECAM’s remote video monitoring solutions can bring efficiency to your construction projects.
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