Construction sites to depend more on monitored tech

Construction sites to depend more on monitored tech for security

The construction sector is now experiencing a boom period following the suppression of building work during the pandemic. But alongside the pipeline of busy works schedules, there is also a surge in site thefts, further exacerbated by the shortage of materials. The consequence is delayed projects, and spiralling costs as some components' prices soar.

The price of copper has soared by 70% in just a year, whilst lithium carbonate, used to accelerate silica-based cement and mortars, has all but doubled, rising by 97%."The construction sector has always been a target for thefts of valuable plant and equipment," comments Paul Corten, Sales Director for leading temporary security provider, The VPS Group. "But we are increasingly seeing opportunistic thieves replaced by organised criminal gangs, as the price of plant and materials means greater rewards for the risks they take. Surprisingly, the majority of construction sites do not rely on Monitored Tech solutions, even though these systems provide the most efficient form