Theft of vehicles, tools, and machinery poses a significant risk for any construction company or equipment rental business. The financial impact is staggering:
- Contractors lose approximately $1 billion each year to equipment and tool theft, with a dismal recovery rate of only about 20%.
- The rental industry in the US alone loses an estimated $100 million per year, with over 360 machines vanishing every month. The statistics are just as stark in the UK, where research revealed that £94 million(US $125 million) of tools were stolen.
While perimeter fences and basic security cameras are standard security measures, they’re no longer enough. Without active, real-time surveillance, jobsites remain prime targets for theft.
Guarding exterior assets is a critical investment because theft and vandalism result in significant losses, including crippling insurance premium hikes, increased operational downtime, and lost revenue. A smarter security strategy — with continuous visibility of your equipment and jobsites — is now essential to protect your business and your bottom line.
Traditional surveillance is reactive — it only shows what happened after the damage is done. But CHeKT’s Proactive Visual Security platform transforms standard video surveillance into an intelligent, AI-powered defense that detects, deters, and stops crime before it happens.
The risk
Equipment and tool theft is increasingly driven by organized crime, fueled by limited jobsite surveillance, easy access, and a high resale market for stolen parts and branded equipment.
Many businesses assume that visible security cameras and a locked fence are enough to deter thieves — but that assumption is costly. In fact, a survey by Equipment World revealed that 70% of respondents had suffered equipment theft, a loss that now accounts for significantly more financial damage than collision, fire, and vandalism combined.
When theft occurs, the losses extend beyond the stolen property and can devastate a business through significant financial costs, including replacing the items, increased insurance premiums, and project delays. It also causes operational disruptions, such as downtime and lost productivity, and can damage a business’s reputation with clients and partners.
Visible security cameras alone aren’t enough to prevent these events. What’s needed is proactive, 24/7 monitoring that delivers early detection and rapid response to keep your equipment secure.
The solution
CHeKT combines AI-powered threat detection and real-time visual verification to proactively protect equipment investments. Unlike traditional systems that merely record activity, the CHeKT platform integrates cameras, alarm panels, IP speakers, and cloud-based analytics to create a coordinated, intelligent defense network.
Any professional security camera can connect to the CHeKT Video Control Panel, instantly becoming part of a proactive security system. Here’s how it works:
- Intelligent Detection: Any camera becomes an active detector using AI analytics to identify true threats and eliminate false alarms.
- Customizable Alarm Zones: Designate high-risk areas with real-time intrusion detection that automatically sends live video alarms to security providers and agents.
- Immediate Deterrence: Visual and audio warnings can be triggered automatically or manually to stop intruders in their tracks.
- Verified Response: Law enforcement receives video-verified alarm events, resulting in faster response times and higher apprehension rates.
The CHeKT Proactive Visual Security platform puts video at the center of protection, equipping security operators, monitoring centers, and remote security guards with the visibility and control needed to stop theft as it unfolds — not after.
The impact
Proactive visual security does more than reduce theft — it transforms how you manage and protect equipment and tools.
Instant Threat Detection and Response
AI-powered video analytics provide immediate visibility into potential threats — like break-ins or suspicious activity — giving operators the insight needed to respond strategically as events unfold.
Proactive Deterrence and Risk Mitigation
Security operators — on-site or remote — can trigger automatic sirens, lights, or live audio warnings through connected IP speakers, often deterring intruders or correcting unsafe behavior in real time.
Verified Alerts for Faster Police Response
With verified visual confirmation, security personnel or monitoring services can provide police with accurate information about the situation, including the number of suspects, their descriptions, and the direction of travel. This often leads to prioritized dispatch, faster arrival, and greater chances of arrest.
Financial Protection and Operational Continuity
Preventing incidents is the ultimate goal, but if one does occur, CHeKT’s verified video footage simplifies insurance claims and supports loss recovery. Businesses with advanced safety protocols may also qualify for lower insurance premiums, helping offset the investment in Proactive Visual Security solutions.
Detect, deter, and stop equipment theft before it happens
Inventory is a fast-moving target for thieves, and traditional security measures simply aren’t enough. For businesses protecting valuable equipment, CHeKT’s Proactive Visual Security isn’t just a cost of doing business — it’s a strategic investment in the safety, stability, and long-term success of the operation.
The platform provides security companies, monitoring centers, and end users with a unified way to monitor live video feeds, detect suspicious behavior in real time, and trigger alerts and responses that prevent loss and protect people.
CHeKT delivers:
- Visual Threat Detection: AI-powered video analytics that instantly alert operators and customers with live, actionable, situational awareness.
- Deterrence and Prevention Tools: Automated or live audio broadcasts, lighting control, and visual warnings to deter crime.
- Visual Monitoring of Alarm Zones:Pre-defined high-risk areas, coupled with strategically placed cameras, show exactly where alarms are triggered.
Get Proactive About Exterior Security
Protect valuable assets and your bottom line with CHeKT Proactive Visual Security.
Call 1-224-442-4358 or book a demo to see how CHeKT can turn your existing security cameras into a live, proactive defense system.
