General contractors are paid to manage complexity. Multiple subcontractors, overlapping schedules, inspections, deliveries, and deadlines all collide on a single site. When everything runs smoothly, no one notices. When it doesn’t, the GC is the first call.
At S&S Investigations & Security, we work with general contractors who understand a hard truth about construction: the biggest risks on a jobsite are not always structural. They are operational. Once site control slips, everything else follows.
Security, when done correctly, helps GCs keep control where it matters most.
Site Control Is a GC Responsibility, Even When It Shouldn’t Be
General contractors don’t just manage work, they manage people. Subcontractors coming and going, inspectors arriving early, deliveries showing up late, and unauthorized visitors wandering through an active site all create exposure.
When something goes wrong, a missing tool, damaged material, or an after-hours incident, responsibility rarely lands where it should. It lands on the GC.
That’s because site control is assumed. And when it isn’t clearly enforced, accountability becomes unclear very quickly.
Where Jobsites Start to Break Down
Loss of control usually shows up in small ways first. Gates left open. Deliveries dropped without verification. People on site who don’t belong there. Equipment moved without accountability.
Individually, these issues seem manageable. Collectively, they create delays, disputes, and liability that GCs are forced to absorb. Subcontractors argue over responsibility. Schedules slip. Clients start asking questions.
Security is often added too late, after control has already been lost.
Security That Supports the GC’s Role
S&S approaches construction security with one goal in mind: helping general contractors maintain authority over the site without adding friction to the workflow.
Our on site officers act as an extension of site management. They control access points, verify deliveries, monitor after-hours activity, and maintain a visible presence that keeps subcontractors accountable.
Mobile surveillance trailers reinforce perimeter control and material staging areas. With lighting, cameras, and live response capability, they prevent after-hours incidents that GCs are often blamed for, even when no one is on site.
Patrol services add flexibility for multi-phase or spread-out projects. Unpredictable coverage reduces blind spots and discourages unauthorized access across the site.
This layered approach creates clarity. Who was on site. When they arrived. When they left. What happened after hours.
For general contractors, that clarity matters.
If you’re carrying responsibility for everything that happens on your jobsite, your security should carry its share too. Call (337) 433-5158 or schedule a free jobsite security assessment.
Security as Risk Transfer, Not Just Protection
General contractors understand risk transfer better than anyone. Contracts, insurance, and documentation all exist for one reason: to limit exposure.
Security plays the same role.
When access is controlled, incidents are documented, and after-hours activity is monitored, responsibility is no longer assumed. It’s recorded. That documentation protects GCs when disputes arise with subcontractors, suppliers, or insurers.
Security isn’t just about stopping theft. It’s about protecting the GC when questions start flying.
Local Security That Understands Construction Realities
S&S is a family-owned company led by a retired police officer, serving Lake Charles and surrounding areas. We understand how jobsites operate here, from large open footprints to weather disruptions and rotating subcontractors.
Because we’re local, we deploy quickly and adjust coverage as projects evolve. You’re not dealing with a national vendor unfamiliar with your site or your schedule. You’re working with a team that understands how construction actually runs.
Why GCs Keep Security in Place Longer Than Planned
Many general contractors bring us in to solve one immediate problem, theft, vandalism, or unauthorized access. They keep us because control improves across the site.
Deliveries run smoother. After-hours incidents drop. Subcontractors know the site is monitored. Clients notice the difference during walk-throughs.
Security becomes part of project management, not an afterthought.
General contractors already carry enough responsibility. Don’t let site security become another liability.
Partner with S&S Investigations & Security to keep control where it belongs, on your jobsite, under your supervision.
Call (337) 433-5158 or schedule your free GC-focused jobsite security assessment today.
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