RSA warns builders to protect halted sites
Construction projects put on hold because of the recession should be adequately protected, insurance firm RSA said this week.
RSA said construction firms must take better care of temporarily suspended construction sites or face an increased risk of damage.
Sites that fail to follow advice given by their insurance firm will not be insured if equipment is lost or stolen, or if the construction site is damaged, RSA added.
“Unfortunately, due to the recession, sites are being closed down or the work is being put on hold as the funding is no longer as available for completion,” said David Swigciski, construction specialist at RSA.
“During these hard times, site managers and owners must seek professional advice, to ensure that their site is totally protected, and to prevent them from losing money unnecessarily.
“If people do not follow the advice given, then they are exposing themselves to the risk of vandalism and other criminal activity resulting in further financial losses.”
RSA advised construction firms to erect a 2.4m-3m high perimeter timber hoarding, to secure window and door openings with steel shuttering or 18mm plywood, to maintain licensed security guarding, to use remotely monitored CCTV cameras, and to maintain good levels of lighting at night.
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