As the holiday season approaches, construction sites across the UK face increased security risks during extended periods of inactivity.
Unoccupied sites become particularly vulnerable to opportunistic thieves, vandals, and trespassers, potentially resulting in significant losses of valuable equipment and materials.
The construction industry loses millions of pounds annually to theft and vandalism, with the holiday period being especially challenging for maintaining construction site security.
However, with proper planning and robust security measures, construction companies can effectively protect their assets during the shutdown period. At Panthera Group, we offer a range of solutions for securing construction projects during the festive season, ranging from access control systems and CCTV to robust hoarding systems to protect the perimeter of your site.
Why is a multi-layered approach best for securing construction sites?
Construction sites often house expensive equipment, materials, and machinery, making them attractive targets for thieves and vandals. A multi-layered security approach combines physical barriers, electronic surveillance, access control systems, and professional monitoring to not only deter criminal activity but also detect, record, and respond to security breaches, ensuring comprehensive protection of these valuable assets.
Comprehensive access control: the first line of defence
The first essential step in any holiday shutdown security plan should be implementing a robust access control system to protect the entryways to your construction site. This ensures that, if your site is left vacant, the access points to your site will remain protected.
At Panthera Group, we offer scalable and flexible access control solutions that can be tailored to meet specific site requirements. Our range includes physical security measures such as full and half-height turnstiles, as well as more advanced facial recognition systems that integrate with software, providing precise control over site entry points.
These systems enable real-time monitoring of all site access, ensuring that only authorised personnel can enter restricted areas. Our software options also deliver accurate attendance tracking, which is invaluable for both security purposes and operational efficiency. Our range of access control systems also includes delivery management software designed to streamline the movement of materials and equipment.
Ensuring the safety of your workers
With Panthera, you don’t have to choose between security and safety. A key feature of our systems is their ability to integrate with emergency evacuation protocols. In the event of an emergency, the turnstiles automatically switch to free-spin mode. This facilitates a swift and safe evacuation and ensures that robust security measures never compromise the safety of workers.
Protecting the site perimeter: EnviroHoard™
As well as controlling access to your site over the festive period, effective perimeter security is essential for preventing unauthorised entry to construction sites. While our access control systems control access through entry points, our hoarding solutions ensure that potential intruders cannot gain access elsewhere.
At Panthera, we are incredibly proud of our EnviroHoard™ system, a hoarding system designed to combine effective construction site security with sustainability. As the UK’s first LCA-verified net-zero hoarding product, the revolutionary EnviroHoard™ system is constructed entirely from recycled uPVC.
EnviroHoard™’s innovative design incorporates low-carbon blocks (EnviroBlok) and partially recycled reusable steel frames, delivering a remarkable 70% reduction in embodied carbon compared to traditional plywood hoarding systems over a two-year period.
Each EnviroHoard™ installation comes with comprehensive site-specific design packs, including Cat1 checks as standard. The system significantly contributes to improved BREEAM scoring, helping construction companies demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices.
Easy to install and maintain, EnviroHoard™ is ideal for those looking to secure construction sites over the holiday period. The system can also be enhanced with lighting and security toppings for extra protection.
Comprehensive void property security
For sites requiring complete shutdown during the festive period, Panthera offers comprehensive void property security solutions.
The cornerstone of our void property security is the VoidCAM™ surveillance system, which provides continuous monitoring through high-quality cameras with built-in PIR sensors. This advanced system is monitored around the clock by security professionals, enabling immediate response to potential threats while minimising false alarms.
We can also complement our VoidCAM™ with professional security guarding services and mobile patrol units, providing physical presence and deterrence. Our security guards are highly trained and familiar with construction site environments, providing a deterrent against unauthorised access and ensuring appropriate action in response to any security breaches.
Ready to secure your construction site for the holiday season? Contact Panthera today
We understand that each construction project has unique security requirements, and so all of our products and services are designed to be both flexible and scalable. Our security experts work closely with site managers to develop customised security packages that address specific risks and challenges.
Additionally, all of our security solutions for securing construction sites are underpinned by comprehensive site risk assessments. This proactive approach to security helps provide a strong deterrent, prevent incidents, and protect valuable materials and equipment from potential thieves.
Let our security experts help you develop a robust security plan that gives you complete peace of mind during the holiday shutdown period.
Get in touch with Panthera Group today to discuss your project requirements. We can help you find and implement the perfect security solutions to keep your construction site secure over the festive period.
You can get in touch either using our online contact form, calling us on 0345 165 1234 or emailing enquiries@pantheragroup.com.
