The Chartered
Institute of Building (CIOB) has published a new report entitled “The Role of
Security in the Construction Industry” as security within the sector is
becoming increasingly important, particularly in terms of digital assets.
The CIOB Digital
Technologies and Asset Management Special Interest Group (SIG) has covered the
range of security issues in the report, but has focussed on managing risks
arising from unauthorised access to, sharing or manipulation of data.
The new report
outlines six principles of a “security mindset”, which will allow a
construction manager to demonstrate their ability to identify, assess and
manage site security issues.
There’s also a
practical guide to delivering security compliance, with a checklist examining
governance, personnel, physical security measures and cyber security.
David Philp FCIOB,
Chair of the CIOB’s Digital Technologies and Asset Management SIG, and a
Director at AECOM, said: “The consequences of poor security should not be
underestimated. The negative impacts are not just about financial margins,
reputation, or the built asset itself – at worst, the lives of personnel could
be at risk.
"Therefore,
this guidance has been produced in order to help construction managers
understand the security risk profiles on their projects and conduct effective
planning for appropriate and holistic project security.”
