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Construction site theft keeps rising: what actually helps
Tools, cable and machinery disappear from sites more often. A layered approach from fencing to mobile patrols limits both damage and delay.
The damage of a break-in on site is rarely limited to the stolen goods. Downtime, replacement deliveries and schedule slippage usually cost more than the haul itself.
Four layers that work
Physical fencing and one controlled entrance.
Visible presence during evenings and nights.
Mobile patrols on varying schedules.
Camera surveillance with alarm response on detection.
Vary patrol times. Fixed patterns are known within a week by anyone observing the site.
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