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Solutions for construction

by msecadm4921

Four companies are coming together on what they call a sustainable and cost effective solution to security on construction projects. Pictured are Milan Mazic, MD of Zicam with GR8 MD Nick Southern and Infobric UK Director Michael Dibley

 

 

Building materials, plant and machinery are targets for opportunist thieves besides organised gangs; crime is costing the construction industry an estimated £1m a day. Environmental issues are also an important factor within the construction industry with companies looking to minimise each project’s carbon footprint. 

 

GR8 Security, Unipart Security Solutions Ltd, Zicam Smart Security Systems and Infobric have formed the Eco Security alliance. Collectively they can offer what they term a comprehensive integrated security solution for virtually any construction project. This includes installation and remote monitoring of video and intruder detection, and manned guarding services.

 

Milan Mazic managing director for Zicam Smart Security Systems, says: “We are confident that the Eco Security alliance can play a major role in helping the construction industry deter and detect theft, as well as creating a safe and secure environment for staff. The four companies in the alliance are working together out of mutual respect for the abilities of each other and with one objective in mind, i.e. to build long term business relationships with clients by providing best in class security solutions which are affordable, intelligent and sustainable.”

 

GR8 Security Ltd provides security project management and facility management services whilst Zicam Smart Security Systems is an installer of video and detection products; and Unipart Security operates an NSI Gold Category II ARC and RVRC accredited Monitoring & Response Centre.

 

Infobric offers software for construction companies in monitoring health and safety compliance, and tracking the use of its human resources. A feature of the Eco Security initiative is the Infobric software platform which can help prevent unauthorised personnel gaining access to restricted areas. Infobric uses smart cards to obtain and report real-time, up-to-date information from a construction site and by doing so can help ensure that the right personnel are at the right place equipped with the correct equipment. The software can also contribute to productivity by, for example, keeping a database of which workers have been trained to use machinery, as well as on site H&S procedures. 

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