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Exhibit 11-3 5. Any person on the site who does not comply with the
above requirements will be removed from the site.
(Continued)
6. The CM/GC’s project superintendent will carry a copy of
the list of all personnel who are authorized to
have access to the site.
7. Be sure to obtain ID cards from any employees who
leaves the site once they have completed their work.
8. The guard security service should perform a random
spot check of ID cards for all employees on a daily basis.
9. Any person visiting the site on an interim basis should
be escorted to the CM/GC office for screening and
issuance of a temporary ID card for the appropriate
period of time.
10. Visitors should be distinguished from employees.
11. Visitors should be escorted at all times.
12. Establish access control procedures for after-hours.

SUMMARY

• During the construction process, the CM/GC is usually responsible for security of
the site.
• The owner usually takes responsibility for security once furniture, fixtures, and
equipment are delivered and the building is getting ready for occupancy.
• Security of a construction site is very important to ensure the safety of the personnel
and security of the construction tools and materials at the site.
• The security plan for the site needs to be integrated with the site logistics plan.
• The utilization of security guards, closed-circuit cameras, logs documenting access
and egress, security badges, and off-hour access control are all important to a well-
run and secure site.
• The location of the contractor and subcontractor’s field offices and storage shanties
must be properly planned to facilitate access to the site by workers and visitors and
to have the trades people coordinate and interface with each other.
• Materials and tools that can be easily removed and used in a person’s home are prime
targets for theft, along with salvage metals, which are referred to in the industry as
MONGO.
• Theft of materials adds to the overall cost of construction in both time and money.
• It is important to note that the materials should have a certificate of insurance prior
to any of the material being paid for by the owner to protect everyone’s interests.
• Large quantities of construction materials such as light fixtures, raised floor panels,
etc., may need to be stored off site until they are ready to be installed. A bonded
warehouse is often used in this situation.