ID Cards for Construction Sites

If you run a company in the construction sector and employ a team of contractors and, or, regularly subcontract, if you’ve not already done so, it is time for you to seriously consider using a construction ID card design service provider and order a set of ID cards for all of your workers. 

Your response may vary from; ‘it’s an expense I can do without’, to; ‘We’ve never needed them before so why order them now?”. In this blog we’ll answer these questions and look at the benefits of supplying construction workers with their own ID cards.

The benefits of using construction ID cards

Top reasons why the construction sector should use ID cards of some form include;

• Reduce Liability
• Enhance Security
• Increase Efficiency
• Automate Access
• Brand Reputation

Let’s take a look at the above benefits in some greater depth. Firstly, reduced liability; If your construction business / firm is ever unlucky enough to be involved in litigation of some form that relates to an individual worker, the use of construction ID cards can help to prove responsibility and accountability.

The issue of security is obviously of great significance when you’re dealing with sites where workers are free to come and go as they please. ID cards immediately identify individuals, matching a photo to a name, along with their role and any affiliations. Not only will ID cards help to reduce theft of tools and resources, they’ll also help to put property owner’s at ease in knowing that all construction workers are clearly identified and have permission to be where they are.  

Next, there’s a clear efficiency benefit of using construction ID cards. Construction workers can use their badges to clock-in and clock-out, for example. They also offer another form of ID which can be used for procuring materials and services, receiving items, and when meeting people off-site. 

Additionally, if you choose a specific construction ID card design that incorporates a magnetic stripe which holds data, and / or access control, you grant the ability for construction workers to access tools, materials and sites remotely. By restricting access to only those with an ID card, you can drastically improve security, and again, help to reduce liability.  

Lastly, if all your workers are wearing construction ID card designs that feature your dedicated branding, you’re helping to increase awareness, plus demonstrate the fact that your team is proud to display the name of your business.

Card holders

Due to the nature of construction work it’s a very good idea to also order-up some robust card holders which will help protect construction ID cards. Encapsulated cards will last considerably longer, meaning less time and money spent replacing ID cards. 

We’ve covered some of the key points here relating to construction worker ID cards. For further information and some specifics about costing, for example, reach out to a professional card printer such as Advanced Card Bureau Ltd.