How MT Builders Eliminated Job Site Theft and Reduced Security Costs by $3,000+ Per Month With ECAM
About MT Builders
MT Builders is a Phoenix-based construction company specializing in multifamily developments. Founded in 1995, the company manages multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, with as many as 18 active job sites at peak capacity. With projects often spanning large footprints and multiple phases, maintaining secure, efficient job sites is critical to protecting materials, timelines, and budgets.
The Challenge for MT Builders
Recurring theft and inflexible guard costs were putting projects and budgets at risk.
Like many construction firms, MT Builders faced ongoing issues with job site theft, particularly involving subcontractor materials and equipment. Traditional security methods, including live guards, proved unreliable and inconsistent.
“It’s nice to have a live person on site… but does that person actually walk around? That was always kind of a coin toss.”
Jason Hawkins
Vice President of Construction, MT Builders
Even with guards in place, theft continued to occur, creating frustration and risk across projects. Beyond effectiveness, cost and rigidity were major concerns. Guards had to be staffed for fixed hours regardless of site size or phase, making it difficult to scale security efficiently.
MT Builders needed a solution that could reduce theft, improve reliability, and align with the dynamic nature of construction projects.
How ECAM Helped Resolve MT Builders’ Biggest Concerns
Flexible, monitored mobile surveillance replaced guards and adapted to each phase of construction.
MT Builders deployed ECAM’s mobile, solar-powered surveillance units with live monitoring across its job sites, creating a scalable and proactive security strategy.
Key actions included:
- Deployment of mobile surveillance units: Solar-powered cameras were placed strategically across job sites to maximize visibility and coverage.
- 24/7 live monitoring: ECAM’s monitoring team actively watched sites and intervened when suspicious activity occurred.
- Deterrence through visibility and talk-down: Cameras provided a strong visual presence, with audio capabilities used to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Scalable security coverage: Cameras could be moved, added, or removed as projects progressed through different phases.
This approach allowed MT Builders to transition from a static, reactive model to a dynamic, cost-efficient security strategy.
The ECAM Difference
Zero theft incidents, lower costs, and a scalable security model improved project performance.
ECAM’s solution delivered both immediate and long-term benefits across security effectiveness and cost control.
Key outcomes included:
- Elimination of theft incidents on monitored projects after deployment
- Average savings of $3,000+ per month on security costs
- Improved reliability compared to live guards
- Flexible deployment aligned with project phases
- Enhanced visibility and control across multiple job sites
Beyond technology, MT Builders highlighted the value of ECAM’s proactive partnership and hands-on support.
With ECAM, MT Builders gained a security solution that not only prevents theft but also adapts to the realities of construction, helping teams protect assets, control costs, and keep projects on track.
“This system saves us at least $3,000 per month on security costs, sometimes even more. Having a team that’s proactively looking out for our sites… that’s very helpful.”
Jason Hawkins
Vice President of Construction, MT Builders
