Cost-effective and sustainable site security in Sheffield

Key information

Scope of project: Site security

Area: Sheffield

Services: Perimeter Intrusion Detection, remote monitoring

Background

The client was starting a new project in Sheffield city centre, near buildings, shops, and several active construction sites. The project was situated around a live building, requiring careful consideration of resident safety and security measures.

Traditional 24/7 CCTV systems were not ideal due to privacy concerns, and the limited space ruled out the use of large self-sustained Solar CCTV towers. The associated costs of full-time security guards were prohibitive, so a more cost-effective security solution was necessary.

Solution

After conducting a site visit and thoroughly assessing the clients specific needs, the risks associated with the project were evaluated and a tailored security solution was proposed.

Our InView Detect PID system was deployed, which integrates four Photo on Demand detection units. A number of Off Pod detectors were also included for use on the scaffolding at higher levels and in key locations. These wireless infrared motion detectors offer advanced features such as ‘photo capture’ triggered by alarm and photo on demand,  remotely monitored by our in-house NSI Gold Cat II Alarm Receiving Centre.

Outcome

During the first month of the project intrusions onto the scaffold deck were detected. Prompt action from the monitoring team at the Clearway ‘ARC’ in alerting both the Police and Mobile Response Officers resulted in the apprehension of intruders on site.

Project manager for the site in Sheffield, Adam, said “Upon visiting the site the following day, there were no visible signs of the break-in, and without the cameras in place, we would have had no way of knowing what had occurred. However, the system’s alerts provided valuable insights, enabling us to implement additional security measures such as floodlights and extra hoarding, which ultimately prevented further access to the scaffolding.”

Adam went on to add that “The system’s integration with a mobile app allowed us to receive real-time notifications whenever the cameras were triggered, ensuring an immediate response. In addition, as all the cameras are wireless, we avoided the risks associated with running cables on site, such as live power lines and trip hazards, ensuring a safer and more efficient installation.”