Construction thieves are now favoring fine steel appliances. Construction thieves stole a high end Sub Zero stainless steel refrigerator valued at around $6,000 just before realtors were about to show the house in Elmhurst, Il. On top of that, the floors and the door frames were marred and scratched badly.

Construction theft is literally and figuratively big business. Thefts of all types from construction sites costs the building industry about $5 billion per year, tacking on about 1.5 percent to the price of the home. 

Construction theft may be a cost of doing business, but you can take steps to keep the costs down. Construction theft is also a big target for thieves that is currently a $1 billion market for theft or equipment and building materials.

When thieves steal, the goods can end up in any type of place. If they steel appliances the burglars can fence them to budget hotels, small time renovation companies or landlords. 

With that said, there is not that many things builders can do to catch the thieves and bring them to justice. Most builders only think to use barbed wire or guard dogs. In addition, a house being built may not have power available yet or may be in various stages of construction. If would be nice if a builder had a portable hidden camera that could be moved around and be used outside that was self contained and had it’s own recorder to catch thieves.

The Electrical Box Hidden Camera is all self contained and runs on batteries. takes Video pictures or snapshots. It is a Hidden Surveillance Camera which is great for use on construction sites, entrance ways, parking lots, or anywhere that power in not readily available.

It offers outstanding covert outdoor security recording in a completely self contained package. Metal weatherproof electrical box measures only 10 x 7 /12 X 4 inches  Hi-Resolution video images are recorded on a small SD card whenever motion is detected. Rechargeable batteries operate unit for 4 full days (96 hours) on a single charge. System includes extra set of batteries and charger, so batteries can be quickly swapped. Camera views out front of box but can be  custom ordered to view from either side. Get a good view from up to 100 ft. The Electrical Box Hidden Camera is currently the hottest seller in the construction business for catching thieves stealing tools, equipment, material.

Construction sites have been vandalized for decades and is likely to continue if builders don’t move to do things to prevent it. Construction sites are most vulnerable on weekends and tools, appliances and believe it or not scrap metal and copper are the most popular items to steal.

Construction site thieves take everything from large construction equipment to hammers, ladders, and small equipment. Estimates that the downtime related to construction theft costs contractors roughly three times more than their stolen items.

A recent study revealed that 97 percent of construction industry professionals interviewed were concerned with their job site security, yet less than 15 percent were protected with an alarm system or security plan. When thieves vandalize or steal equipment and materials at a construction site, builders, equipment dealers, insurance companies, equipment manufacturers all lose money when they are ripped-off.

The construction industry must do must find ways to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice and recover there materials. Theft has a huge economic impact for builders, remodelers, and buyers, so it’s crucial to quash it on your construction sites.

The number of professional construction-theft rings has increased during the building boom of recent years, but professional thieves are less likely culprits than a builder’s own employees and subcontractors.

Construction site theft is estimated to add about 1 to 2 percent to the cost of building a new home. Some contractors paint their tools bright colors to try to deter theft and make them easier to distinguish on job sites but this has little effect.

Fences are not always a meaningful deterrent to theft. More than 75% of jobsite theft occurs at night and on weekends;. Company reputations can be severely damaged through vandal actions or repeated thefts.

Insurance costs are continuously rising due to widespread theft and how easy it is to commit. So what can be done to stop construction site theft. Simple. Use Surveillance Cameras like the Electrical Box Hidden Camera is a great deterrent to theft and provides authorities with the evidence they need to bring the thieves to justice for their crimes.

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