Guarding

Switch to guardless

by Mark Rowe

VPS Site Security reports a dramatic switch from human patrols to more guardless systems in the last 12 months. The site security contractor says recent projects have seen savings of over 60pc in security budgets, providing a more comprehensive security net that oversees sites 24-7. Costain, GallifordTry, Carillion, Taylor Wimpey and Murphy are among the names in the construction sector who have started to deploy CCTV while cutting costs.

Simon Alderson, pictured, Managing Director of VPS Site Security, says: “Manned guards have always been the traditional mainstay approach in the building sector to secure difficult sites such as highway construction and large, remote areas. But technological solutions have really proven themselves in recent years. So much so that, combined with truly dramatic cost-savings and better 24/7 protection and safety, we’ve seen a definite shift towards systems designed with CCTV included as the preferred choice.”

The company’s JCB Smart Tower has cameras with wireless networks, sensors and power sources, so that stretches of highway construction – sometimes many kilometres in length – can be monitored day and night, from a remote monitoring station. Features include rapid-deployment CCTV with thermal cameras, sustainable power options such as hydrogen fuel cells, and CCTV ranges from 100m to 2km.

Alderson says: “Mobile patrols may still be required, but they are much more efficient when deployed with the support of these tower systems, as they can help target problems. The high definition videos are also being used as safety tools and traffic management systems, adding an extra layer of health and safety protection for construction workers and the public alike, providing immediate alerts if a potential danger is spotted, enabling the site to act before it comes an incident.”

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