Surveillance systems from Video Guard as theft protection

Prevent copper theft with intelligent surveillance systems from Video Guard

New buildings are erected on construction sites, buildings in need of renovation are modernized or infrastructure is improved. All of this works best when the construction work can proceed undisturbed. However, construction site thefts occur time and again. Especially when work often comes to a complete standstill at weekends due to statutory rest periods. This is also shown by a recent example from Baden-Württemberg: thieves stole a large quantity of copper cable in various thicknesses from the large construction site for the new central hospital in Lörrach. The construction site was only secured with fencing. The theft could probably have been prevented with the help of additional surveillance systems from Video Guard.

The construction site theft in Lörrach is particularly annoying in this case, as the copper cables had actually already been installed. The work, which took several weeks, now has to be repeated and around one tonne of copper cable has to be installed again. However, in addition to the delay, the theft is also causing additional construction costs. Especially in times of construction crisis, this hits smaller and larger companies particularly hard financially and can even threaten their existence. Materials, equipment and vehicles should therefore be even better protected against theft.

Theft protection through additional surveillance systems
The theft in Lörrach shows that fencing off the construction site does not provide sufficient protection. To actively prevent break-ins, vandalism and theft, the use of mobile surveillance systems from Video Guard is an additional option. In most cases, their presence alone has a deterrent effect. If the AI-supported detection analysis detects intruders on the premises, it reports them to the staffed alarm center. This is where security experts get involved and assess the situation. As a first step, uninvited guests can be asked to leave the premises via the loudspeakers attached to the tower. The direct approach usually leads to withdrawal. If this is not the case, mobile emergency services can be called in.

Surveillance systems replace security services
Technical surveillance systems are significantly cheaper and more efficient than a security service. With the latter, human error or failures often occur. With surveillance systems from Video Guard, on the other hand, construction sites are optimally protected and theft is counteracted in the best possible way.