Summit Construction case study - construction site security

SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION ELIMINATES $240K ANNUAL TOOL THEFT

How a regional construction firm secured 15 active job sites and achieved zero thefts in 120+ days.

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Key Results

See the measurable impact SCT+ delivered for Summit Construction Group.

Zero
Thefts

In 120+ days

$240K
Annual Savings

Prevented losses

5 days
Deployment

15 sites

22
Camera Units

Deployed total

Construction site theft challenge
The Challenge

Overnight Equipment Theft Was Crippling Project Timelines

Summit Construction Group was losing an average of $240,000 per year to overnight equipment and tool theft across their 6 active construction sites. Power tools, generators, and copper materials were disappearing weekly, causing project delays and insurance premium increases. Traditional security guards were cost-prohibitive for temporary job sites, and wired camera systems were impractical for sites that moved every few months.

SCT+ solar cameras on construction site
The Solution

Rapid-Deploy Solar Security That Moves With Your Sites

SCT+ deployed 22 solar-powered camera units across all 15 active job sites in just 5 days. The self-contained units required no electrical infrastructure, perfect for sites without power. AI-powered perimeter alerts detect after-hours activity instantly, and our 24/7 monitoring team uses live voice-down to warn intruders before they can approach equipment storage areas. Units relocate in hours as site layouts change or projects complete.

Implementation Timeline

From deployment to proven results, see the journey to success.

Day 1-2

Assessment & Planning

Security specialists surveyed all 15 job sites to determine optimal camera placement for equipment staging areas.

Day 3-5

Full Deployment

22 solar camera units installed across all sites. No electrical work, no trenching, no project delays.

Week 2

First Deterrence

Two attempted intrusions stopped with live voice warnings. Intruders fled before reaching equipment areas.

Month 1

Zero Incidents

First full month with no theft losses. Word spread that Summit sites had active security monitoring.

Month 4+

Sustained Results

Zero thefts maintained across 120+ days. Units successfully relocated as three projects completed.

Protected construction site results
The Results

Complete Theft Elimination in Under a Week

From the first week of deployment, theft stopped completely. In 120+ days of operation, Summit has recorded zero equipment losses across all protected sites. Word spread quickly among local theft rings that Summit sites were actively monitored with immediate response. The company has since expanded to 22 camera units that move with projects, providing consistent protection without recurring infrastructure costs.

Implementation Overview

A complete summary of the security transformation.

Construction security implementation
Construction

Challenge

A regional construction firm was losing $240,000 annually to overnight equipment theft across 15 active job sites, causing project delays and insurance increases.

Solution

SCT+ deployed 22 solar-powered cameras in 5 days with AI perimeter detection and 24/7 live monitoring with voice-down capability.

Result

Zero thefts in 120+ days of operation, saving the full $240K in annual losses with portable units that move with projects.

We tried everything - padlocks, fencing, even hiring overnight guards at our biggest sites. Nothing worked until SCT+. Now we have eyes on every site 24/7, and the instant someone approaches our equipment area after hours, they hear a voice warning them to leave. We have not lost a single tool in four months.
Robert Chen
VP of Operations, Summit Construction Group

Key Benefits Achieved

The specific outcomes that made this implementation a success.

Zero Equipment Loss

Complete elimination of overnight theft across all job sites from day one of deployment.

100%

5-Day Deployment

All 15 sites secured in under a week with no construction delays or infrastructure requirements.

5 days

Portable Protection

Units relocate in hours as projects progress, providing consistent security without new installations.

22 units

Insurance Impact

Documented security measures reduced insurance premiums and eliminated theft-related claims.

$240K saved

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