Video surveillance for more security in road construction

Road construction generates billions of euros in revenues every year. It is a major economic factor and is the most important sector in the field of civil engineering. Road construction companies work with the latest tools and machines, which thieves target, smelling a good deal. They take advantage of the fact that the construction sites are often outside towns and unmonitored at night; this is the case on sections of motorway or new infrastructure in residential and commercial areas. Tools and fuels are stolen in particular, and sometimes even whole construction vehicles. Fuel costs account for a significant part of expenditure for many construction companies – all the more annoying when tanks are destroyed and diesel is drained. Not to mention potential repair works required and stoppages. But there are also repeated reports about the theft of construction materials and raw materials, from topsoil to milled tar.

Construction site theft can be reduced by targeted video surveillance that acts as a deterrent in the best case scenario, preventing any crime occurring in the first place. Mobile video surveillance systems also offer the optimum solution for areas without infrastructure and remote stretches of road. They can be used flexibly. Continuous independent operation for up to three months is possible thanks to a corresponding power supply system.