Netwatch provides construction site security to prevent material theft

Netwatch is an international surveillance company unlike any other on the market today, specializing in construction site security. Netwatch's groundbreaking security system prevents construction site crime like copper and raw materials theft. Highly-trained intervention specialists located in Netwatch's communications hub watch in real-time any intrusion on a client's site and, after determining the threat level (i.e. the difference between a swinging branch and a burglar), the intervention specialists have the ability to speak directly to the criminals; clearing them from the site before any damage is done. This unique process saves construction companies thousands of dollars in losses every year. "The theft of scrap metal and other construction materials leads to multiple losses for owners—not only the cost of the materials, but also increased insurance premiums," said David Walsh, Netwatch CEO. "Most construction sites are outdoors, leaving scrap metals vulnerable. By protecting perimeters with video processing software, visual verification and audio warnings, construction sites are less tempting to would-be metal and materials thieves." Established in Ireland in 2003, Netwatch was the first company worldwide to combine specialist video processing technologies with satellite communications. In February 2012, Netwatch opened its U.S. headquarters in Boston. Netwatch monitors more than 27,000 cameras across four continents with clients across Europe, South Africa, the Middle East and the USA. Since its inception, Netwatch has prevented more than 35,000 crimes.