Construction Site Theft & How DoubleLock USA Protects Your Jobsite
Construction sites have always been targets for theft, but the last 18 months have been especially tough. Inflation, rising material prices, and supply chain strain have created the perfect storm. More value is sitting unprotected on jobsites, and thieves know it. This is where strong security solutions like DoubleLock come in.
1. The Numbers: Theft Is Rising Fast
According to IronPros (2025), “construction site theft is rising, fueled by higher material costs and inflation that make equipment and materials more attractive to thieves.”
A BauWatch survey (2024) reported that “70 percent of construction workers have witnessed theft on their site in the past year, and theft incidents are becoming more sophisticated.”
ZipDo research shows that “theft of construction materials and equipment has risen by roughly 35 percent over the past decade, with metals like copper and aluminum among the most targeted items.”
Put simply, inflation has made every piece of steel, copper wiring, and lumber worth more on the resale market. That means the same unsecured pile of rebar or unattended toolbox is more likely to be stolen today than just a few years ago.
2. Why Jobsites Are Vulnerable
Construction projects face unique security gaps:
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Open layouts with multiple access points
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Expensive materials staged outdoors or in unfinished structures
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Gaps in oversight during nights, weekends, and holidays
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Tools and smaller equipment that can be moved quickly and resold easily
This makes a jobsite the perfect environment for opportunistic thieves. Without proper locks, gates, and barriers, the cost of theft adds up quickly.
3. How DoubleLock Secures Construction Sites
DoubleLock offers a full line of heavy duty, tamper resistant locks designed specifically to protect construction assets. Here are some of the most effective options:
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DoubleLock Container Locks — For shipping containers used to store tools and materials onsite, these locks provide a hardened steel barrier that cannot be cut with bolt cutters or pried open. By securing containers from delivery to project completion, they protect the heart of your jobsite.
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DoubleLock Cross Bar Locks — These span across container or trailer doors, reinforcing weak points and preventing forced entry. They work best when combined with a container lock, creating layered security.
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DoubleLock Padlocks and Shackle Locks — For gates, storage sheds, and equipment cases, DoubleLock padlocks are built to resist drilling, cutting, and picking. They are ideal for securing multiple entry points around the perimeter of a jobsite.
4. The Bottom Line
Construction theft is on the rise and inflation is driving even more of it. As one industry report put it, “construction site theft is no longer just a nuisance, it is a billion dollar problem.”
Every jobsite needs strong physical security to cut down on risk. DoubleLock products are engineered for exactly this environment, keeping containers sealed, gates locked, and tools secured.
When materials and tools are harder to replace and more expensive to lose, locking down your jobsite with DoubleLock is not just smart, it is essential.