Balfour Beatty has been featured in New Civil Engineer, discussing the company's use of innovative technology to enhance site security across the UK. With theft costing the construction industry £800M annually and a reported 62% increase in thefts in 2023, Balfour Beatty is actively combatting these statistics. The company has implemented "digital fortresses" to protect its various work sites and compounds, successfully detecting and addressing over 150 incidents since 2022. According to Security Technology Director Andy Chambers, the company is using technology such as "digital walls" and remote-access CCTV drones to intercept criminals and charge perpetrators. For more details, the full interview with Andy Chambers is available on New Civil Engineer's website.
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