BauWatch UK’s range of deter and detect CCTV solutions are now available to rent from Travis Perkins, as part of a unique partnership for the builders’ merchants.

Travis Perkins, the UK's largest builders' merchant, has partnered with leading site security firm, BauWatch, to make it easier for construction firms to protect their sites from theft as darker evenings approach. 

As of now, BauWatch’s world-class range of deter and detect CCTV solutions will be available to hire from Travis Perkins, as part of a unique partnership for the builders’ merchants.

This includes deployable, solar powered CCTV towers, which require no additional power to run, eliminating energy costs.The CCTV software from BauWatch provides 24/7 monitoring, to offer real time response to safeguard high value assets, giving contractors an effective means to protect sites from material and equipment theft - a major challenge for the industry, costing the UK economy £800 million annually. 

The solutions are suitable for commercial and residential building projects, as well as firms managing vacant properties, to help protect against vandalism and trespassing. The minimum hire period of one week means the equipment can be deployed as needed when materials are delivered.

The service also includes regular check in meetings to understand build stage and progress, and access to a local security expert to advise and understand project needs. Customers will be able to access a livestream of camera footage of their site through the online app, BauWatch online.

MD of BauWatch, Alexis Potter, said: “Any construction firm that’s dealt with theft will know that the price of leaving sites unprotected heavily outweighs investing in upfront measures.

"Theft tends to increase alongside longer darker evenings, so keeping materials and equipment under surveillance is vital. This partnership with Travis Perkins will help put our solutions into the hands of as many construction firms as possible ahead of Autumn.” 

Annabel Hiatt, Hire Category Manager at Travis Perkins, added: “Stealing materials and equipment from construction sites is not just costly and frustrating - it’s damaging to taxpayers and communities.

"With the rising cost of living, materials inflation, and darker evenings accelerating criminal activity, there’s never been a better time for construction firms to consider easily deployable solutions like those offered by BauWatch.”