Construction Security
Construction Site Security in Houston
Houston's construction industry loses hundreds of millions to theft and vandalism every year. Tools, copper wire, heavy equipment and building materials vanish from unsecured sites nightly. An armed guard and camera system costs less than one stolen excavator.
The Problem on Houston Job Sites
Construction sites are soft targets. No permanent walls, minimal lighting, heavy equipment sitting in the open and nobody around after 5pm. Houston's rapid development along the 610 Loop, Beltway 8 and Grand Parkway means hundreds of active sites at any time — and thieves know exactly which ones are unguarded.
Most common losses:
- → Copper wire and plumbing — a single commercial building can have $50,000–$200,000 in copper. Thieves strip it in hours.
- → Power tools — generators, saws, drills. Easy to carry, easy to sell. $5,000–$20,000 per incident.
- → Heavy equipment — loaders, excavators, skid steers. Driven off-site or loaded onto flatbeds. $50,000–$500,000 per piece.
- → Vandalism — graffiti, broken windows, slashed tires, cut fuel lines. Costs time more than money, but delays are expensive.
Security Solutions for Job Sites
Armed Night Guard
An armed officer on-site from 6pm to 6am. Visible deterrent, immediate response capability. $35–55/hr depending on risk level. A 7-night-a-week post runs roughly $11,000–$17,000/month — less than one insurance deductible on a major theft.
Mobile Patrol
Marked vehicle patrols on randomized 1–3 hour intervals. Good for lower-risk sites or as a supplement to cameras. Each stop includes perimeter check, gate verification and digital report. $28–50/hr.
Temporary Camera Systems
Solar-powered, cellular-connected cameras that deploy in 30 minutes. No wiring needed. Remote viewing for project managers. Motion-triggered alerts and recording. $500–1,500/month rental or $3,000–6,000 purchase.
Access Control
Gate access logging, contractor badge systems, vehicle entry/exit tracking. Know exactly who was on your site and when. Integrates with camera systems for visual verification.
The Math Works
A $15,000/month armed guard contract sounds expensive until you do the math. One copper theft costs $50,000–$200,000 in material replacement plus 2–6 weeks of project delay. One stolen piece of heavy equipment is $50,000–$500,000. Insurance deductibles on construction sites run $10,000–$50,000. The guard pays for itself after preventing one incident per quarter.
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