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Lo Presti Security Division
Security officer controlling vehicle access at a Scottish construction site

Sector security

Construction & Vacant Property

Changing boundaries, valuable materials, contractors and out-of-hours exposure demand disciplined access control, patrol design and fast escalation.

Operating environment

Security designed around how this environment actually works.

Control begins at the gate

The security plan should define authorised contractors, vehicles, deliveries, passes and exceptions. Officers need practical instructions for refusing entry, contacting site management and recording movements without creating unsafe congestion.

Patrols based on exposure

A patrol should reflect vulnerable boundaries, stored materials, plant, welfare units, fire points and changing work phases. Routes and frequencies are reviewed as the site develops rather than remaining fixed for convenience.

Records that support project control

Daily logs, access records and incident reports provide accountability to site and project managers. Significant events are escalated promptly; recurring weaknesses can then be corrected before they become losses.

Relevant capabilities

A coordinated service, not isolated tasks.

Gatehouse and access-control officers
Vehicle, contractor and delivery records
Internal and perimeter patrols
Vacant building and development security
CCTV and alarm verification
Keyholding, lock-up and escalation procedures

Questions clients ask

Clear answers for construction & vacant property environments.

Can coverage change as the project progresses?

Yes. Instructions, patrol priorities and access arrangements should be reviewed as boundaries, trades and risks change.

Are site officers SIA licensed?

Where guarding activity is licensable, officers hold the appropriate current SIA licence.

Can guarding work with cameras and alarms?

Yes. A coordinated response can connect alerts, live observation, patrols and named escalation contacts.

A considered security response

Tell us what must be protected and what effective delivery needs to look like.

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