{"id":13161,"date":"2023-02-14T23:17:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T07:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/4-reasons-why-building-site-cctv-systems-are-a-must-have\/"},"modified":"2023-02-14T23:17:49","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T07:17:49","slug":"4-reasons-why-building-site-cctv-systems-are-a-must-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/4-reasons-why-building-site-cctv-systems-are-a-must-have\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Why Building Site CCTV Systems Are A Must-Have"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/files\/membership-default-internal\/\" class=\"memberhide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/20220718_175041000_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"-\"><\/a><br\/><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"114.15358194308\">\n<div class=\"td-featured-image-rec\">\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/02\/CCTV.jpeg\" data-caption=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re managing a building or construction site, you need to know how to secure your valuable equipment. Security is equivalent to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on-site safety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you need to ensure that only authorized persons can enter the site to reduce your liability risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, why are CCTV systems so essential on a building site?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading as we discuss your surveillance options and why security cameras are a must-have for your building site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Are Your Options For Building Site CCTV?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When building site CCTV, you need to decide what security solution best suits your needs. For instance, you need to determine if an on-premise or cloud-based security camera system would better suit your scalability and remote management needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you decide between these two options, below is a list of the pros and cons for on-premise and cloud-based systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>On-Premise CCTV<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the main things to evaluate when deciding whether on-premise systems are the right fit for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable in blackouts and without an internet connection \u2013 an on-premise system will remain operational during system downtime, as it does not require internet access. So long as you have backup generators, your security cameras will never be down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No cybersecurity concern \u2013 you don\u2019t need to worry about your security camera data becoming exposed in a cybersecurity breach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex wiring systems \u2013 with an on-premise system, you must plan and design complex wiring systems to connect your camera devices to servers. These complex wiring systems make it more challenging to scale your security system across buildings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Server maintenance \u2013 to manage and maintain your servers, you must call and wait for a service person to visit your site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs \u2013 maintaining servers can be costly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Server storage \u2013 you must allocate space for server storage and expand this space as your storage needs increase. This means you will receive less ROI on your commercial space investments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Cloud-Based CCTV<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the features to consider when evaluating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cloud-based CCTV<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your construction site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Pros\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalability \u2013 you can easily scale your system, as the cloud-based devices connect to your cloud-based servers wirelessly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote management \u2013 you can view your security camera data and adjust the focus of your cameras from anywhere using a mobile application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy server expansion \u2013 you can easily expand your cloud-based servers as your data storage needs increase.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-the-air updates \u2013 you can troubleshoot and update your system without manual intervention using over-the-air updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open API integrations \u2013 you can leverage the open API integrations of cloud-based security cameras to expand their function, improve security processes, and create a more user-friendly security system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased cybersecurity needs \u2013 you need to protect your cloud-based security data from a cybersecurity perspective, investing in cybersecurity software solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System downtime \u2013 you may experience system downtime if your cellular, WiFi, and BlueTooth systems fail.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud-based surveillance is the most sought-after technology, as it resolves some of the maintenance burdens with an on-premise system. For the remainder of this article, we will discuss the best reasons to employ cloud-based surveillance for your building site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4 Reasons To Employ Building Site CCTV<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the security camera systems available, let\u2019s discuss why you need surveillance on a building or construction site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Theft And Property Damage<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction sites and building sites are vulnerable to the threat of theft or property damage. With surveillance cameras in place, you can deter criminals from attempting to steal from your site or damage your property, as visibly placed security cameras will present a challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, should you suffer a security breach at your construction or building site, you must have evidence of the event. This evidence will aid in a security investigation or police investigation. It will also help you make an insurance claim and reclaim the cost of the assets you lost in the incident. Surveillance footage is immeasurably beneficial in investigating and resolving a security incident.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Identity Verification<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to secure your building site from intruders. A <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avigilon.com\/blog\/fail-safe-vs-secure\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fail-secure electromagnetic lock<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> system with cloud-based access control functions will ensure that intruders cannot easily access the property. However, nothing is in place to prevent an intruder from using stolen access credentials to enter the building.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By employing cloud-based security cameras, you can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integrate access control<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and video security to verify the identity of any user entering your building \u2013 ensuring that their access credentials match their identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even apply facial recognition software to this system to automate the process and verify all users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Video Analytics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than use your security staff to monitor security camera footage to spot potential security threats, you can automate the video monitoring process. Video analytics software integrates with your surveillance system to automate video monitoring, detect anomalous data and alert your team to suspicious activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video analytics can be extremely beneficial to maximize your security team\u2019s productivity. Your team can attend to other tasks without missing any crucial security threats picked up by your surveillance system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Mobile Alerts<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your security team can receive mobile alerts based on security triggers with cloud-based surveillance systems. This allows them to stay up-to-date on security events from anywhere and investigate potential threats on their mobile devices for agile and responsive security procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the benefits of surveillance on your <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/buildersblaster.com\/5-security-tips-to-consider-when-constructing-rental-properties\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building site<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employing a cloud-based solution will provide your security personnel with a more user-friendly security experience and will offer them the chance to automate security processes and maximize productivity. 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