Theft plagues the construction industry. TrueLook’s 2020 Jobsite Security Report states that the average value of equipment stolen exceeds $29,000 per unit. But the total cost of theft is much higher, as projects are delayed and crews sit idle. According to the National Equipment Register (NER), annual estimates of the total cost of equipment theft may be as much as $1 billion. 

While fencing creates a barrier to outsiders, it’s not a complete solution. In fact, 53% of contractors surveyed said physical fencing was the predominant security precaution when items were stolen from their jobsite. Theft is usually committed by insiders, workers, or subcontractors who have access to the jobsite after hours, and have the ability to easily enter to steal equipment and materials.

How do you stop them? Infrared security cameras can play a big part.

An unattended, poorly lit jobsite is an open invitation for theft. Traditional cameras may have motion sensors, but require a well-lit environment before they can detect movement. By contrast, cameras with infrared technology (IR) can detect motion and offer exceptional image quality, even in total darkness.

IR sensors detect infrared radiation, which isn’t visible to the human eye. If you’re interested in the science behind it, Live Science explains that infrared is a wavelength between visible light and microwaves on the electromagnetic spectrum. While average cameras can’t detect these electromagnetic wavelengths of 650-1050 nm, infrared sensors can. 

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