Construction

With the Department of Energy reporting the amount of stolen copper exceeding $1 billion every year, it makes the metal attractive to thieves. Criminals know they can find it at construction sites even if the property has a fence around the perimeter. They know it can be sold…

Construction sites can be easy targets for criminals, mainly because many of them lack proper security. Around 2:40 a.m., an individual was seen entering a Seattle construction site by squeezing through an opening in the fence. Our security operator contacted police and gave the…

The extreme changes in weather happen frequently and affect the construction industry in many ways. It's no longer simply about ensuring construction workers are dressing appropriately for the temperatures and safety. There’s much more to it. Here are three reasons why the…

Construction companies could be leaving money on the table by not doing any scrap metal recycling. Some think it's too much work and too complicated to recycle debris. The truth is that construction waste recycling can reduce expenses, especially end-of-project costs. It’s not…

Two recent incidents of crane climbing indicate that the dangerous activity isn't going away any time soon. It’s not just the risk-takers looking to climb the tallest item on a construction site. In fact, the people in these cases weren't climbing for thrills. Here are two very…

Judging from search engine results, the topic of organizing a construction site doesn't come up often enough and yet, the benefits are many. An organized construction site increases safety, enhances productivity, and boosts profits. A well-designed construction site offers more…

Less than 25% of equipment that is stolen from construction sites is ever recovered. When materials and equipment are taken, not only can they be costly to replace, they can delay the project. In this Catch of the Month video, our security operators spotted a trespasser on a…

Get Our Complete Guide to Construction Best Practices: Site Safety and Security Solutions That Work The construction industry builds the homes we live in, the offices we work in, and the roads we drive on. Unfortunately, the industry faces challenges on several fronts. Read more…