Access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems are the mainstays of many organizations’ security strategy. These technologies have long been powerful tools in protecting people and property. In some settings, however, especially jobsites that house valuable assets and infrastructure, additional security solutions that provide more comprehensive coverage may also be needed.
Stepping up to meet the challenge are mobile surveillance trailers. Complete with leading-edge technology, such as high-definition video, motion detection, live voice-down deterrence, and remote monitoring capabilities, they deliver comprehensive protection to a variety of jobsites.
Construction sites, for example, are benefiting from the high level of security that mobile video trailers provide. These sites are prime targets for theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access by intruders. They’re vulnerable for a variety of reasons, such as exceptional ease of access to equipment and other high-value materials, and the fact that they’re often left unattended and set in remote locations with limited security and access controls. They’re often large in size, making it difficult if not impossible to maintain complete visuals across the entire property.
Construction sites are particularly vulnerable to theft for a number of reasons. First, most are not always closely monitored. In some cases, only a fence is the only line of deterrence, making it very alluring to potential thieves. There are also significant downtimes when equipment and other valuable assets are left unattended, both during the day and at night.
So, it’s no surprise that the National Equipment Register (NER) and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) report that losses from construction and farm equipment theft are estimated between $300 million and $1 billion annually, with most estimates in the range of $400 million. And while there is no comprehensive database that provides statistics for construction theft alone, contractors who have experienced it firsthand know how debilitating and costly it can be.
The grim statistics shine a light on the benefits of video surveillance trailers and the 24/7 surveillance they provide to construction sites. They equip them with a strong security presence in settings where permanent installations may not be possible. And they’re easy to transport and deploy wherever and whenever they’re needed. Ideal for temporary locations, video surveillance trailers can be quickly repositioned to adapt to changing site layouts and security needs. A cost-effective security solution, they eliminate the need for permanent installations and deliver comprehensive surveillance, real-time alerts to incidents, and critically needed evidence, all in one mobile package.
NextGen is experienced and adept in deploying video surveillance trailers. We’re here to help you protect people and property at your construction site. Call us to learn more.