{"id":25663,"date":"2023-11-29T14:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/security-videos\/trespassers-remain-ongoing-threat-to-construction-sites-proactive-security-can-help"},"modified":"2023-11-29T14:00:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T14:00:08","slug":"trespassers-remain-ongoing-threat-to-construction-sites-proactive-security-can-help","status":"publish","type":"video","link":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/security-videos\/trespassers-remain-ongoing-threat-to-construction-sites-proactive-security-can-help","title":{"rendered":"Trespassers Remain Ongoing Threat to Construction Sites, Proactive Security Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trespassing continues to pose a significant threat to <\/span>construction sites<\/span><\/a>, potentially leading to a myriad of negative consequences such as vandalism, theft, and liability issues. The open nature of construction sites that are also often located in remote or developing areas makes them an attractive target for criminals and others with nefarious intent. More traditional security measures like lighting, posted signage, guards, and fencing might deter casual trespassers, but these are often insufficient against more determined intruders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is especially true when the value of pillaged materials from construction sites has seen a significant jump thanks to steadily rising materials costs. According to information published by <\/span>Gordian<\/span><\/a>, a leader in facility and construction cost data, <\/span>82.5% of construction materials in their database experienced a significant cost increase, with an average of 19% in 2023<\/span><\/a>. These soaring costs are reported to be driven by inflation, as well as supply chain and operating constraints that began during the pandemic that have yet to return to normal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Proactive security measures, like live video monitoring, have emerged as a robust solution to this persistent challenge. Unlike passive surveillance systems, live video monitoring employs a combination of advanced analytics-based camera technology and human oversight to monitor construction sites in real time. This dual approach enhances the detection and response to trespassing incidents.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Technology in a wide variety of forms has begun to <\/span>transform the construction industry<\/span><\/a>, from planning and designing to execution and security alike.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n