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Construction Site Security.
Protect your construction site, residential spaces and assets. DeterTech is a trusted market leader in bespoke and temporary security.
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Protect value,
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Your construction site is made up of thousands of individual assets, all of which are at risk. Losing just one of those assets, to theft or accident, can create delays and additional work, all of which eat into profits and, potentially, into the reputation of your brand.
Construction sites are vulnerable to:
- Premeditated theft of high value vehicles, tools and materials
- Trespassers and vandalism, particularly arson
- Opportunistic crime
- Accidents and incidents.
Construction sites can be easy targets because they’re designed for heavy vehicle access, have temporary perimeters, and can go for days without any workforce present. There’s a lot of movement in and out of sites, making it easier for intruders to slip in unnoticed.
When sites are vulnerable:
- At weekends
- Between phases of work
- In remote locations.
DeterTech protects thousands of these vulnerable sites through our integrated security solution, providing peace of mind to businesses and communities across the UK and Ireland.
Security designed for construction
Protection from beyond the site perimeter down to individual assets.
- PID intruder detection
- 24/7 CCTV monitoring
- Visual and audible warnings
- Forensic marking
- In-house Alarm Receiving Centre
Our integration of intelligence, monitoring and communication protects thousands of public and private sector construction sites.
In the UK and Ireland we can assess and set up security within 48 hours of your enquiry. We have expanding capability in Europe, covering Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Threats to your construction sites
Active monitoring of your sites, 24/7, protects your assets and workforce against a variety of risks. Intruders and accidents disrupt operations and cause loss or damage to property and building materials.
Property at risk
- Buildings under construction or being demolished
- High value vehicles and tools
- Fuel
- Construction material including metal, cables, plumbing supplies
- Personal possessions of your workforce.
People at risk
- Your workforce
- Authorised visitors to the site
- Trespassers, whether with criminal intent or simply curious.
Operations at risk
- Operations at risk
- Injury to key personnel
- Delays due to loss of equipment or fuel
- Disruption due to property damage or theft.
Why DeterTech site security technology is effective
Our approach gives us battery life well in excess of other products (proven battery life, not theoretical). It also allows us to be sure our hardware is fully integrated into our security service, and allows us to continually develop.
Protect your construction assets Safeguard everything on site, from heavy plant down to building supplies such as bricks and piping, with our managed security system.
Operating 24/7/365, we monitor perimeter security and protect individual assets. Our tools include:
- PID360
- PID Compact
- SmartRecon
- SmartWater Forensic marking
- Crime Intelligence
Our use of the latest security technology is backed by human expertise and experience in our Alarm Receiving Centre. Our specialists in risk management remain constantly alert to threats to your assets.
Providing peace of mind to Murphy Group
Murphy Group have trusted DeterTech to secure their construction site projects for many years.
Watch our customer testimonial video and hear how DeterTech security solutions are providing peace of to Murphy Group site operatives.
Groundworks
At DeterTech, we offer tailored security solutions designed specifically for groundworks sites, addressing the unique challenges they face.
From perimeter security to forensic marking of valuable assets, our comprehensive suite of services is engineered to secure your groundworks project from unauthorised access, theft, and vandalism.
With our expertise and innovative technologies, we provide peace of mind to contractors and developers, allowing them to focus on the task at hand while we protect assets and investments.
Whether it’s a small-scale residential development or a large-scale infrastructure project, DeterTech is your trusted partner in groundworks security.
Housebuilding
Housebuilding projects encompass various stages, each with its unique security challenges.
At DeterTech, we understand the importance of securing every phase of the construction process. From the initial groundwork to the final finishing touches, we offer a range of security solutions tailored to housebuilding projects. Our array of solutions can secure from confined spaces coverage to expansive building sites, to individual asset protection.
By implementing our integrated security measures, we ensure that your housebuilding project remains protected against theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access at every step of the way. With DeterTech’s expertise in construction site security, you can build with confidence, knowing that your investment is safeguarded from potential risks and threats.
How it works
Wherever your construction site is in the UK or Ireland, we can deliver and set up quickly – within 48 hours of your enquiry. Whether it’s a temporary site or will be there for the long-term, our approach to setting up security remains the same.
Step 1. We survey your site
Our security experts evaluate the solutions that will be most suitable, giving you the most cost-effective combination of products and services.
Step 2. We install our equipment
All our on-site technology, such as CCTV towers and PID 360 intruder detectors, is self-sufficient. Each unit combines battery and solar power and communicates with us wirelessly. We design our equipment ourselves for maximum efficiency, and to minimise maintenance, meaning less engineer visits to your site.
Step 3. We monitor remotely
We are unique in the industry to have our own Alarm Receiving Centre – we don’t rely on third-parties. Staffed with an SIA licensed team, your site is monitored 24/7/365. Our approach to monitoring is proactive, using intelligence about crime and anti-social behaviour to predict and deter threats.
Our construction site protection is delivered through a multi-layered approach, combining security intelligence, monitoring and alarm technology and forensic marking.
1000+ CLIENTS
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Trusted by over a thousand clients in the UK and Ireland
The DeterTech site security team has worked with more than 1,000 companies in the UK and Ireland. Some of the most well-known brands in the construction industry choose us to provide protection for their assets and their workforces.
They value the advice and expertise from a service with a long-established record in protection. Our Special Support Team has over 30 years’ experience of working in the police and enjoys a reputation for successful covert operations on infrastructure and construction sites.
DeterTech enjoys close working relationships with regional police forces across the UK, and with national bodies such as the National Police Chiefs Council, British Transport Police and OPAL (national intelligence unit for serious organised crime).
As a market leader, we’re committed to ongoing research and innovation, as we continue to enhance our position as a trusted provider of intelligence-led security.
Cost-effective site security, set up fast
Your construction site in the UK or Ireland can be covered by DeterTech security within 72 hours of us receiving your enquiry.
There are no cables, which reduces risks of trips and falls onsite. PID units can fit into hard-to-reach areas of your site, including narrow paths where objects obstruct line of vision from towers.
There are less security engineer visits to your site for maintenance, because our equipment is self-sufficient for power and communication (unlike generator or gas-fed CCTV systems).
Equipment is easy to move around the site as required, as the project progresses.
Our equipment is supplied on a cost-effective rental. The weekly hire charge covers maintenance, storage, battery charging and repair costs. There is no capital expense.
FAQs
What is construction site security?
It’s the practice of safeguarding a building site from theft, vandalism and unauthorised entry, using measures like access control, on-site sensors and alarms, 24/7 surveillance cameras (such as our PID 360 units), and forensic marking (SmartWater) to protect valuable equipment
How do you secure a construction site?
At DeterTech, we secure construction jobsites by layering our solutions: we quickly set up wireless PID360 intruder detection cameras for round-the-clock monitoring, implement strict access control at entry points, and mark valuable equipment with SmartWater forensic liquid.Plus, it’s all monitored 24/7 so we can respond instantly to any incident
What threats do construction sites face?
Construction sites commonly face threats like theft of equipment and materials (especially high-value plant or copper), unauthorised trespassing (leading to vandalism or even arson), and other damage or safety risks caused by intruders
Why are construction sites targeted by criminals?
Because they’re full of high-value machinery and materials, construction sites can be prime targets for opportunistic thieves and even organised crime gangs. This is especially true if the site is unoccupied after hours or lacks strong security
What is included in a risk assessment of a site?
A proper site risk assessment includes a thorough audit of the location and its assets to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats, followed by a tailored plan of security measures (for example, improved lighting, fencing, access control or monitoring) to mitigate those risks
Do you offer international site monitoring?
Yes, we provide site monitoring internationally. DeterTech’s 24/7 monitoring services extend beyond the UK, and we support projects across Europe (and other regions) through our central monitoring hub and local teams on the ground
We can have your construction site protected and our expert security team monitoring it within 72 hours.
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