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Surge in Construction Site Break-Ins: Why Verified Security Is Essential

Conventional alarms, which often fail to provide timely alerts or prevent unauthorized access, are simply not equipped to handle the sophisticated tactics employed by today’s thieves. It's time for construction managers to recognize that investing in verified security solutions

The Alarming Trend in Kelowna

According to the Kelowna RCMP’s 2025 mid-year report, construction site and compound break-ins have increased by 55.6% compared to last year. While residential and business break-ins are down, opportunistic crimes—especially targeting construction sites—are on the rise.

This alarming trend serves as a wake-up call for construction managers and developers to rethink their security strategies before they become the next headline.  While other types of break-ins have decreased, this spike highlights a troubling rise in opportunistic crimes targeting construction sites and compounds. 

This surge isn’t just about stolen copper or equipment; it represents millions in lost productivity, delayed timelines, and higher insurance costs for developers and contractors.

Why Conventional Security Fails

Traditional alarms and overnight guards are no longer effective:

  • Guards can sleep through incidents or fail to cover sprawling job sites.

  • Conventional alarms often alert only after the fact, providing little chance of apprehension.

  • Thieves exploit these weaknesses, knowing response times will lag.

In short: reactive measures don’t deter or stop criminals.

The Case for Verified Security

Verified security—like Sonitrol’s Active Audio intrusion detection and Sonavision monitored video—changes the game:

  • Real-time detection of break-ins as they happen.

  • Immediate police dispatch with verified evidence.

  • Proven track record: over 188,000 apprehensions across North America.

  • Protection of assets and schedules, reducing costly delays.

What This Means for Construction Managers

Every theft adds risk, delays, and expense to your project. Relying on outdated systems is a gamble. By upgrading to verified, proactive security, construction managers can:

  • Safeguard valuable assets

  • Maintain project timelines

  • Reduce insurance claims and premiums

  • Gain peace of mind knowing sites are protected

Next Steps

Don’t wait until your project becomes the next statistic. Contact Sonitrol today to evaluate your current security setup and learn how verified protection can deter theft before it happens.