{"id":6618,"date":"2024-11-26T11:57:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/prevent-yard-theft-thanks-to-these-7-steps\/"},"modified":"2024-11-26T11:57:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:57:53","slug":"prevent-yard-theft-thanks-to-these-7-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/prevent-yard-theft-thanks-to-these-7-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent yard theft thanks to these 7 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Site theft leads to significant financial losses and delays in construction projects. Take these steps to prevent site theft. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>1. <strong>Invest in security technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the cameras are clearly visible. This often already works preventively. <\/li>\n<li>Make a (digital) inventory of all your tools with photo and serial number. Download an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politie.be\/5904\/vragen\/diefstalpreventie\/inventariseer-je-waardevolle-voorwerpen-en-werkmateriaal#:~:text=Registratiekaart%20waardevolle%20voorwerpen,(699.9%20kB)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inventory template from the Police Waasland-Noord website<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li>Install motion sensors in conjunction with an alarm system. When unauthorized persons enter the yard, an alarm is triggered immediately. <\/li>\n<li>Install a GPS tracking system (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suivo.com\/nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Suivo<\/a>) on expensive machinery and vehicles. This helps recover stolen property and deters thieves. <\/li>\n<li>Place security cameras at strategic points around the yard. Choose cameras with night vision and motion detection and link them to an alarm system. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2. <strong>Check fence and access<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide an access system for employees and visitors with badges or key cards. Keep a log of who enters and leaves the worksite. <\/li>\n<li>Make sure the yard is fully enclosed with a sturdy fence. Use high-quality locks and gates and check them regularly for damage. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. <strong>Take care of your work materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Close all vehicles (construction equipment) tightly.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your work materials with quality labels with your company logo. This deters thieves. <\/li>\n<li>Secure large machinery and construction equipment with chains or locks. Place smaller tools in a secure safe or container. <\/li>\n<li>Store expensive tools, materials and machinery in locked containers or storage areas. Choose containers with anti-intrusion features. <\/li>\n<li>Make sure you have the necessary building materials delivered shortly before the final installation is scheduled. This way you reduce the time that thieves have a chance. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. <strong>Collaborate with professionals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you have comprehensive insurance that covers theft. Check the terms and make sure all your equipment is properly registered. <\/li>\n<li>Consider hiring a security company to guard the yard at night. This could be a human guard or a mobile security service. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4570\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4570\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Tablet-met-tracking-app-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Site theft_Tablet with tracking app\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Tablet-met-tracking-app-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Tablet-met-tracking-app-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Tablet-met-tracking-app-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Tablet-met-tracking-app-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Tablet-met-tracking-app.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Tablet with tracking app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5. <strong>Inform your employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Teach employees how to recognize and report suspicious activity. Create a culture where everyone is responsible for safety on the job site. <\/li>\n<li>Make sure everyone in the yard does not leave any valuables or tools behind.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage employees not to share information about the project or location on social media. This can attract thieves. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>6. <strong>Improve lighting and visibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide adequate lighting in the yard, especially in the evening and at night. Motion-activated lights make it more difficult for intruders to remain unseen. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>7. <strong>Use yard theft prevention signs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Post warning signs at the entrance to the yard stating that the site is secured. This acts as a deterrent to potential thieves. <\/li>\n<li>Use demarcation ribbons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4569\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4569\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Beveiligingscamera-aan-muur-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Site theft_Security camera on wall\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Beveiligingscamera-aan-muur-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Beveiligingscamera-aan-muur-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Beveiligingscamera-aan-muur-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Beveiligingscamera-aan-muur-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Werfdiefstal_Beveiligingscamera-aan-muur.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Security camera on wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bouwunie.be\/nl\/advies\/bedrijfsvoering-en-management\/wees-dieven-te-slim-af-tips-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Construction Union<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politie.be\/5447\/vragen\/preventie\/wat-kan-ik-doen-om-diefstal-op-de-werf-te-voorkomen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Police<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Would you like to cite this article as a source? Then use: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Stiasteny, L. (2024, Nov. 26). Prevent yard theft thanks to these 7 steps. Apartment.be. Accessed on (date XX\/XX\/202X), from https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/stappen-om-werfdiefstal-te-voorkomen\/   <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/waardevolle-tips-voor-zelfbouwers\/\">10 Valuable tips for self-builders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/mijn-verbouwpremie-veranderingen-2025\/\">My Rebuilding Premium 2025: conditions and amounts compared to 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Site theft leads to significant financial losses and delays in construction projects. Take these steps to prevent site theft. 1. Invest in security technology Make sure the cameras are clearly visible. This often already works preventively. Make a (digital) inventory of all your tools with photo and serial number. Download an inventory template from the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":6510,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1150],"tags":[1348,1349,1350],"class_list":["post-6618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration-en","tag-prevent-yard-theft","tag-prevent-yard-theft-en","tag-yard-theft"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6618"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6618\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}