Preventing Copper Theft and Protecting Construction Sites with Verified Security
As the construction industry grapples with rising theft rates, it's crucial to rethink security strategies and take proactive measures to safeguard valuable assets
In August 2025, thieves targeted a construction site in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, entering a fenced area, accessing the roof, and stripping copper tubing from HVAC units. The damage and replacement costs were estimated at $500,000
This incident underscores a critical flaw in the reliance on conventional security measures at construction sites. Traditional alarm systems often fail to provide the necessary protection, as they typically react only after a breach has occurred, allowing thieves to escape with valuable assets. The high false alarm rates associated with these systems can lead to police deprioritizing responses, leaving construction managers vulnerable to significant losses.
By investing in advanced technologies like Sonitrol's Active Audio and video surveillance, construction companies can proactively protect their sites and minimize the risk of theft, ultimately safeguarding their bottom line and project timelines.
Conventional security measures failed to prevent this loss. Police are still investigating.
Why Conventional Alarms Fall Short
- Reactive, not proactive – Traditional alarms only trigger once the crime is already underway.
- High false alarms – With so many false triggers, police are slower to respond.
- Costly consequences – Beyond asset loss, theft disrupts project timelines, increases costs, and damages reputations.
The Verified Security Advantage
Verified alarms change the equation. With systems like Sonitrol Verified Audio and Video, threats are identified in real time and evidence is relayed directly to law enforcement. This results in:
- Faster police response
- Higher apprehension rates
- Reduced losses and downtime
- Greater confidence for site managers and clients
A Call to Action for Construction Leaders
Construction theft isn’t going away—it’s escalating. Now is the time to:
- Audit your current security – Are your assets truly protected?
- Adopt verified solutions – Move beyond conventional alarms to systems that deliver real-time verification.
- Protect your bottom line – Safeguard assets, timelines, and client relationships.
Takeaway:
Copper theft in Nova Scotia is a wake-up call. Don’t wait until your project is next—secure your sites with Sonitrol’s Verified Security