The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published a new report entitled “The Role of Security in the Construction Industry” as security within the sector is becoming increasingly more important
In the report, the CIOB Digital Technologies and Asset Management Special Interest Group (SIG) has looked into a range of issues regarding security in the construction industry.
The authors focussed on the management of risks arising from unauthorised access to, sharing or manipulation of data.
The CIOB has outlined six key areas of a “security mindset”. The advice help construction managers to identify, assess and manage site security issues.
There’s also a practical guide to delivering security compliance, with a checklist examining governance, personnel, physical security measures and cyber security.
David Philp FCIOB, Chair of the CIOB’s Digital Technologies and Asset Management SIG, and a Director at AECOM, said: “The consequences of poor security should not be underestimated.
“The negative impacts are not just about financial margins, reputation, or the built asset itself – at worst, the lives of personnel could be at risk.
“Therefore, this guidance has been produced in order to help construction managers understand the security risk profiles on their projects and conduct effective planning for appropriate and holistic project security.”
