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Case Study Background
The Royal Navy commissioned Morgan Sindall Construction to develop a major head office and training facility at HMS Cambria that will house the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Marines Reserve and the University Royal Naval Units.
Construction at the site began in January 2019 and was handed over to the MoD in February 2020 for final preparation before the Navy Reservist took residence in May 2020.
HMS Cambria provides accommodation for up to 50 people, alongside a modern office environment with 80 workspaces, several training and classroom suites, a fitness room and a large, multi-purpose dining room. Outside, there is a Royal Marine rope training area, car park and parade square.
The Challenge - Site Security and Time Lapse Video Requirements
Site crime remains a major challenge, with approximately 6000 break-ins per year, costing the industry upwards of £800m.
As well as the direct financial impact created by theft of plant, machinery and tools, site theft can also cause major delays that have significant cost impacts for contractors and their clients.
Given the high-profile nature of the HMS Cambria site and the tight deadlines Morgan Sindall was working towards, losing time due to break-ins was something they could not afford to face. Therefore, the priority was to avoid this as best as possible through the use of security.
In addition to the security requirements, Morgan Sindall were also keen to produce a high-quality Time Lapse Video of the construction phase.
As there would likely be a high media interest level in the project, it was an ideal opportunity for them to promote their services' quality and efficiency.
The Solution - WCCTV Construction Site Security Services
WCCTV has established a reputation for providing the UK's highest quality construction site security services, so when Morgan Sindall sought a partner for the HMS Cambria project, our company stood out based on this prior experience.
To secure the site, WCCTV provided a Rapid Deployment CCTV Tower, backed by a fully-managed service that worked as a virtual security guard for them. Helping to deter, detect and respond to threats efficiently and appropriately.
This response could range from flashing lights and live voice-down audio messages to contacting keyholders or the Police when appropriate.
Due to its high-profile nature, our security service enhanced the surveillance provided to Morgan Sindall throughout the project with its high-quality camera technology, video evidence storing capabilities and AI video analytics.
With this development being such a monumental moment for the local area and a big support to the Navy, they wanted to have this documented and instead of having to contact an additional supplier for Time Lapse Video, we were able to offer that alongside their security with us.
This provided them with a cost-effective security and Time Lapse solution, without the need to skimp on quality.
The best ending was to provide them with a fully-edited video that could be shared on all their platforms, emphasising the incredible development that has taken place in a short, watchable format.
The Result
Our Rapid Deployment CCTV Tower ensured that the site remained protected at all times throughout the construction.
This allowed the project to keep to timescales and provided peace of mind for project managers who were faced with a tight deadline to complete the construction work.
Several media publications picked up the Time Lapse Video, helping raise the contractors' profile and boost community spirit regarding the new development, from military enthusiasts to residents.
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