What if someone walked onto a construction job site, through any number of access points, and no one questioned his presence on the site? Unfortunately, this happens frequently on many construction sites.
When GC’s superintendents are asked what their primary goals are on the site, the vast majority say it is to bring the job in on time and on budget. When superintendents are asked where site security falls on the list of priorities, they give a wide range of answers. Considering the potential hazards today’s construction sites pose to employees and the general public, not to mention the potential loss of material and equipment from theft, site security should be near the top of the list. Items to consider when reviewing security on construction sites include:
If contractors implement just a few of the above-listed processes, they will likely see a dramatic reduction in vandalism, theft of materials and property, damage to property and potential liability exposure due to injuries to trespassers.
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