How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Construction Sites More Secure – Part 3
A.I. plays an important role in maintaining security. Perhaps you have a doorbell camera (such as Ring) which allows you to record footage, as well as see, hear, and communicate with visitors. Similar to that – only on a much larger scale – we use Artificial Intelligence (in conjunction with other tools and methods) to protect properties, projects, equipment, and people for our clients. A.I. is a formidable opponent against those wanting to do harm, and also secures properties.
The first installment of this series focused on the value and performance Artificial Intelligence adds to physical security patrols. Part 2 of this topic discussed how A.I. improves security and safety at construction sites. In this final segment, we’ll look at the role it plays in keeping equipment, and intellectual and physical property, secure.
Machine Learning and Predictions
A.I.-based systems are getting smarter, more intuitive, and constant technological advancements are making it possible for them to actually learn. Very exciting and useful developments (especially in the area of video analytics) are coming fairly soon, and they are partially being supported and funded by increased research and development investments across the industry. Some of these new or improved capabilities will allow clues in context, enhanced pattern matching, and smart tags – all of which will make remote monitoring protection solutions better able to more accurately predict when a theft, vandalism, or trespassing is likely imminent. In turn, construction sites that employ security companies who use these more advanced A.I. systems will be more secure.
The Past Can Prevent the Future
Artificial Intelligence can pick up video of thefts and security concerns that can be used to create predictive models showing the potential for a future similar incident to occur. This information is also useful in figuring out aspects of a construction site or property that should be changed to make the area more protected. Having an experienced security company from the beginning of projects not only provides these capabilities, but also ensures a more secure environment and acts as a deterrent against thieves, trespassers, and vandals from day one.
Theft of Supplies and Proprietary Information
Security solutions enabled with A.I. can help you and the authorities identify the particulars of thefts from sites. The brazen thieving of construction supplies and equipment on larger projects has been estimated at 10-25% of the total amount brought to the property, and often, these items are resold by the bandits before there is even a chance to look for them (both the items and the individuals). Remote monitoring of these more advanced camera systems can mean the difference between being over budget and under budget by the time your project is completed.
It’s not difficult to sneak onto a construction site and look to others as if you belong there. In addition to criminals walking or driving off with tools, raw materials, and equipment, they can also intrude for the purpose of industrial espionage. Depending on the scope of the project and work being done, such activities could lead to very high dollar amounts in losses. It’s important to notice these types of threats before they can do damage, and an A.I.- equipped protection answer for your property can help.
Guardian Integrated Security utilizes currently available Artificial Intelligence in the individualized security solutions we put together for our clients, and we stay abreast of the latest technology and incorporate the newest when it becomes available. A.I. can help keep your construction site more secure in many ways. This installment featured just a few, and if you haven’t had a chance to yet, you can read up on the others in our March 2021 and April 2021 newsletters.
