Sir Robert McAlpine has started using technology by forensic marking specialist Datatag ID to prevent tool theft.
The technology combines invisible markers, microdots and tamper-evident warning labels to mark tools with unique identifiers that can be traced by the police.
Once applied, Datatag ID claims the markers are “virtually impossible” to remove. The unique identifier is registered in Datatag’s database, which can be accessed by law enforcement to identify stolen goods.
Tool theft is a critical issue in UK construction and results in millions of pounds lost every year and project delays.
Martin Cunningham, site manager at Sir Robert McAlpine, said: “The effect on the site following the theft has been considerable in terms of disruption to workflows and morale with the team so we felt we had to do something. We approached Datatag as the obvious choice as a specialist in security marking assets and have been really pleased with the take-up from the contractors on site.”
