Why Businesses Need a Secure Guardhouse

Protect and Guard Your Building, Employees, and Customers

Since we have been in the security business for over 60 years, we at B.I.G. are glad to offer our clients comprehensive information to find the perfect structure to meet their security needs. With that in mind, we would like to share the importance of the guardhouse in the modern-day business environment and the role security shelters have played in shaping employee and customer safety in the 21st century.

When it comes to offering protection, a security booth is more necessary now than at any other time in history. Also referred to as guard booths, security booths, watch house, guard shack, control booth, and prefabricated – or "prefab" – guard shelter, this type of building is used for various applications.

The Modern-Day Guard Building

Although a guardhouse serves much the same purpose today as it did centuries ago, design and functionality are dramatically different. Because of the type and degree of threats that businesses, housing complexes, correctional facilities, government buildings, airports, and other facilities must be prepared for, a modern-day security booth must not only be operated by highly trained and skilled security personnel but also outfitted with state-of-the-art security technology.

Typically, a security booth will be located at the facility entrance and exit. It serves as a checkpoint to monitor and maintain control of those entering and leaving the area. When a guard building is used in small to medium-sized facilities, it often can provide all the necessary security services and reduce the amount of office space needed for security personnel.

For military and law enforcement facilities, a guardhouse is also used as a central hub for communications for all incoming and exiting visitors and personnel. In these locations, the security booth is continuously staffed, ensuring the highest security level possible for people living or working at the facility.

Built for Todays Security Needs

A high-quality security booth should always be manufactured from heavy-duty welded and galvanized steel. It is also essential that the structure be well-insulated against both light and heat and provide clear 360-degree visibility. If required, the structure may also be manufactured using bullet-resistant materials.

In addition to the guardhouse being used as a security point, it is vital to offer comfortable amenities for the security guards working it. We encourage you to look through our design options and read the client case studies on our website to learn more.

Choose a Trusted Manufacturer

Because a security checkpoint is so essential, you want to choose a highly reputable manufacturing company. At B.I.G. Enterprises, we ship our prefabricated and custom-built guard shelters throughout North America. We have been manufacturing top-of-the-line guard houses for over 60 years for airports, colleges and universities, major toll roads, and corporate facilities. To learn about our customization options and receive a complimentary quote, call 1-800-669-1449, or complete our online form today.