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3 Major Reasons You Need Construction Security In Your Project

21 April 2021 by Oscar Marshall

As a project manager, you must be concerned about the safety of your equipment and building material. Thefts and pilferage are challenges you have to face in a construction project. There is also the danger of project liability from accidents. All these risks impact the project with higher costs and a longer project life cycle than expected. Construction security is an important provision in any construction project for several reasons:

Prevent Material and Equipment Loss

Some construction materials are in high demand, for example, rolls of copper wire for electrical installations. Petty criminals will take these materials if they see an opportunity. Theft of construction materials presents a total loss, and you have to replace them at an unanticipated cost. 

You must also reduce the higher risk of pilferage by the construction crew. There may be criminal elements among the crew who will target valuable material and equipment. Theft by an employee is harder to control because the crew knows all the ways of taking the materials offsite. Engaging professionals in construction site security will reduce incidents of theft and pilferage and keep your costs as expected.

Ensure Crew Safety

Construction security sometimes includes site safety measures to reduce the risks of accidents. The security crew implements a movement pattern to prevent vehicle accidents. They monitor access to different sections of the project to ensure only crew with proper safety equipment are operating. They are also first responders in case of an accident. They are trained in first aid, which can be very helpful in accidents such as falls and electrical shocks. 

Construction security is also useful where a construction project is facing hostile reception. Such cases are often in the extraction industry, where the local community is not very receptive to an investor. The construction security services ensure the safety of the construction crew from physical attacks. 

Reduce Project Liability 

A construction project presents different hazards to the public. It is important to limit access to the construction site to prevent incidents that expose the project to litigation. For example, a trespasser who falls into a foundation pit can claim there were no warning signs. They can sue the project and even halt it as the court case proceeds. The construction security crew ensures the construction site has all the required warning signage and also monitors site entry to keep out trespassers.

Are you looking to complete your construction project on time and within budget? It is worth looking into engaging construction security services. 

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