Construction sites can become easy targets for vandalism, thieving, and squatters, which in turn can lead to many delays for your build–some of them costly. One of the best ways to protect your worksite is to hire professional security, who can utilise their experience and technology to keep your site safe in multiple ways.

But how effective is professional asset protection security, and can you really risk going without it? We’ll explore the different ways a professional security firm can protect your construction site to help you decide.

What is Asset Protection Security?

Professional asset protection security involves the safeguarding of valuable or otherwise important physical (and sometimes digital) assets. When related to construction site security, it refers to both the protection of the worksite itself, and the structures, tools and even people within it.

At YPG Risk, we can protect your worksite through:

• Manned security personnel at your worksite
• Monitoring through security cameras and lighting
• Mobile patrols around the area
• Access control measures, like fencing and gates

Of course, what we decide to utilise will depend on the constraints of your worksite, including how large it is, if there are multiple levels or blind spots, what is being left at the worksite each day, and if it is surrounded by roads, pathways, or just open land.

No matter the type of construction site you’re running, you’ll want to make sure the security company in Melbourne you’re considering will design a security proposal to suit its unique needs, and won’t try to force a generic plan onto you.

Browse our wide range of security services in Melbourne to see how else we can help you!

What Asset Protection Services in Melbourne Can Do For You

If you are on the fence about whether or not asset protection security will be worth your time and money, let’s look at a few ways it can benefit your construction site.

Keep Your Project Running Smoothly

A single delay can be enough to disrupt what was originally a solid and well-planned project and throw it into chaos. When delays occur, your timelines are no longer accurate, and workers and clients can be frustrated–and when these delays are due to antisocial behaviours and crime, it can also make staff feel unsafe and unmotivated to come to work.

Delays can be caused when:

• Hand and power tools are stolen, or machinery is moved, damaged or altered unnecessarily.
• Graffiti (whether through spray paint or scratching) ruins frames, new walls, or fresh concrete.
• Fuel from large machinery is siphoned.
• Rubbish or belongings are strewn around the worksite.
• Glass panels, new walls, or fencing are shattered, cracked or otherwise damaged.

By securing your site through professional security guard services, you can prevent delays and keep your project running on time and, hopefully, within budget.

Save Costs on Repairs and Replacements

Going over budget is often a concern for construction project managers, and the damage and delays caused by thieves, vandals and squatters can mean more expenses than you may anticipate.

These can include:

• Replacements for stolen tools and materials.
• Time spent paying for repairs and cover-ups of damaged and graffiti-damaged elements.
• Extra money spent on paying contractors to come and redo work that was previously finished and then damaged.

While paying for a security guard company may seem like an extra cost you can’t afford, the potential savings from not having to pay for repairs, replacements and extra labour can mean you’ll actually save money in the long run.

Keep Staff and Clients Happy

A secure worksite can also affect your relationship with your staff and the client you are working with.

Workers who have to come to a construction site that is filled with rubbish and broken materials will not enjoy coming to work, even less so if there is a chance that anything left at the site could have been stolen or damaged. Unhappy workers can drag down morale and can even be less productive, leading to your project timelines and costs extending.

Hiring asset protection services for your Melbourne construction site can give workers peace of mind knowing they will be coming to a worksite that is clean, safe, and ready for them to work in straight away.

If your construction site is unsecured and suffering from the consequences, the client you are working for will also be unhappy. Not only will their build be delayed (potentially shifting back something like a moving-in day for a new home), but hearing that you are operating an unsafe worksite may make them unhappy with your service and unlikely to work with you again or recommend your services.

On the other hand, the presence of a professional security guard company can show your client that you take the security of your construction sites seriously and are proactive in making them so. It will make you seem more professional and reliable, with a willingness to go the extra mile to ensure your worksites are safe and productive spaces.

Construction Site Security FAQs

What are the most vulnerable spots for entry on a construction site?

All types of access points, like gates, openings, and areas where fences can be hopped (like near trees or outbuildings) or crawled under (on uneven ground), can be susceptible to unlawful entry. The more you have, the more work you will need to do to secure them. A professional security company in Melbourne can make sure these points are guarded, locked, well-lit, or even removed if needed.

What should I do if my worksite has been burgled?

If you arrive at your construction site and find evidence of a burglary, Victoria Police recommends not touching anything or confronting the thieves if they are still present. Immediately call 000 if the suspects are still at the scene or nearby. You can also ring the non-emergency Police Assistance Line on 131 444. You should also call your insurance company once it is safe to do so.

Should I get a mobile patrol or static security personnel for my worksite?

Mobile patrols involve the use of marked security vehicles to drive routes around or along a specific area. This could be up and down a street or around a block. If your construction site is on a road or if you are managing multiple sites over a large area, then mobile patrols can be very helpful., On the other hand, static security guard services are suitable for smaller worksites or construction sites without routes for mobile patrols to take. You can also combine both services!

If you have any more questions, you can get in touch with the experts in asset protection security at YPG Risk using our online form. We’ll reply as soon as we can with an answer and how we can assist you.

Need Security Services in Melbourne? YPG Risk Can Help!

Source: YPG Risk Construction Site Security

If you are concerned about crime at your current or future construction site, we encourage you to reach out to us. The YPG Risk team has many decades of providing a wide range of asset protection services across Melbourne and even overseas.

Call us now on 1300 690 099 or 0431 550 875 to speak with a team member in person about your security needs. You can also read through some of our testimonials to hear from past clients we have worked with.