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Have you ever shown up at a job site only to find all the copper has been stripped from your makeshift security shed? If you have, you\u2019re not alone. The FBI has called copper theft a threat to critical U.S. infrastructure<\/a>. Theft is a serious risk on construction sites. The high value of construction equipment, tools and supplies makes them a prime target for thieves. And the difficulty of properly securing items on an open construction site only adds to the problem. This is where installing a job site storage container can make a world of difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost of not being secure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s hard to calculate an exact cost for these types of thefts\u2014from equipment to time lost\u2014but the estimated annual value of items stolen from construction job sites is between $300 million and $1 billion<\/a> according to video monitoring company Stealth Monitoring. Around 25 percent of stolen equipment is never recovered. That\u2019s a huge loss to your project in both time and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a costly problem, but it has a simple solution. On-site storage containers provide you with a secure and organized place to store equipment and materials. They provide peace of mind at your job site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may already be using temporary fencing<\/a>, and that\u2019s a great first line of defense to boost site security. But it is just one measure. Storage containers provide a weather-proof, durable, and mobile storage solution for your construction site. They can be locked, and they are difficult to break into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, just having a locked metal container is all that\u2019s needed to deter a thief looking for an easy snatch-and-grab job. Stash your copper, tools, and smaller pieces of equipment in a storage containers, securely lock it at the end of the day, and you add a layer of protection to your job site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of construction storage containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When choosing the right storage container, you have three basic options to choose from. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n