Protecting Construction Sites from Theft and Damage
By: Gaëlle Pfister
Tags: Case Study, Construction, Umbo Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Security Camera

Protecting Construction Sites from Theft and Damage

About the client

The client is one of the top civil and construction security providers in the APAC region. They are known for delivering top-notch security services to businesses small and large looking to protect installations and on-site equipment from theft. By leveraging the latest technology, they are driving the shift from post-incident analysis to real-time prevention.

However, civil and construction sites are essentially a sitting duck, waiting for opportunistic thieves to go in and make off with thousands of dollars worth of tools and equipment. The wireless sensors they had been using were slow and unreliable because video verification was required for each alert. In hopes to find a more efficient cloud-based solution, they turned to Umbo Computer Vision for help.

To meet their expectations, the Umbo solution needed to:

Provide a high accuracy video A.I.: Allows the security team to move away from sensors and rely on video alerts knowing the incoming alerts are likely real threats. Integrate to a solar based system: Enables integration with their solar-powered security infrastructure while supporting their vision for an eco-friendly solution.

Challenges

To reach these goals, Umbo overcame significant difficulties, including:

Seamless integration: The Umbo software and hardware had to perfectly integrate into their existing workflows to reduce downtime and wasted resources. Complex scenarios: Construction sites are by nature difficult to monitor because they are subject to changing weather and constantly moving objects. Umbo’s solution had to effectively cut through the noise and accurately identify intrusions. Rapid deployment: To make the shift from wireless sensors to cameras profitable and scalable, the deployment of the Umbo system had to be quick and easy.

Solutions

The client’s security team knew that the wireless sensor based approach they were using to monitor large civil and construction sites was preventing them from scaling their operations. The solution they were after had to grant them easy, remote access to installations and require minimal hardware on site to be as non-intrusive as possible. On top of that, in accordance with their eco-friendly protocols, the new hardware needed to run on solar power.

After learning about Umbo’s AiCamera fleet and A.I.-powered video intelligence, Light A.I., they tested the whole solution and were astonished by the results. The first thing that caught their eye was the accuracy of the A.I. even in the darkest scenes. “Within a couple of days it was pretty clear that this was a very, very efficient and reliable product,” said the Managing Director.

Deploying the solution throughout their operations was a smooth process. The client acquired a mix of AiBullets and AiDomes as the ideal solution with their wireless solar-powered towers. Despite the tight consumption limitations from running on solar energy, the Umbo cameras have not required any emergency battery changes.

Results

Since rolling out the Umbo solution across their operations, they have been able to focus on taking on new clients. Being able to fully rely on video alerts has changed the game for them and their clients. The camera tower solution proved effective at dissuading people from even entering sites. For those who did enter, the camera detected them and authorities got notified before they had time to leave.

“The feature that we get the most value out of is the A.I. The ability to reduce the false alarms, have it all in one app, and send it to the monitoring station pretty quickly is the driver of what is going to continue our success into the next year,” said the Managing Director

They continue to grow their use of Umbo hardware and software. If you’d like to see how Umbo can help you scale your business and cut down operational costs, get in contact with us today and find out!

About Umbo Computer Vision

Umbo is an artificial intelligence company that makes autonomous video security systems for businesses. If you’re curious about how Umbo’s beautifully engineered security solutions could benefit you and your organization, request a demo today.