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Construction Site CCTV and Building Site Security Cameras

Clearway provides construction site CCTV systems that secure temporary sites by continuously monitoring activity, detecting threats, and enabling rapid response.

Construction site CCTV is a temporary, site-wide surveillance system designed to observe, record, and analyse activity across a live construction environment to prevent theft, deter intrusion, and provide actionable evidence.

Construction sites are a common target for criminal activity, with a collection of valuable tools, materials, and vehicles which could be left unprotected overnight, posing a vulnerability to theft. This is especially the case during the Christmas shutdown, as construction sites are known to be unoccupied for up to three weeks.

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Temporary Building site CCTV Hire: Protecting people, plant and projects

The majority of construction sites will be empty for prolonged periods, either over weekends, between phases of work, or while initial groundworks take place. It is therefore critical to consider the protection of your assets, with construction site CCTV being one of the most cost-effective deterrents.

Of course, no two sites are the same, and the optimal security strategy will depend on the nature of the location. Varied schedules of work also dictate the times when your risks are highest, and when extra safeguarding is necessary to mitigate your vulnerability.

Clearway offers a comprehensive range of construction site CCTV options. If in any doubt, the team is always on standby to provide independent advice about which systems are most appropriate.

Key Benefits of Construction Site CCTV

  • Offers fast protection after a break-in or theft
  • Gives you peace of mind that vacant sites are defended.
  • Provides 24/7 surveillance overnight and at weekends
  • Prevents thefts and intrusions before they occur
  • Improves compliance with insurance and CDM requirements
  • Introduces smarter site management and supervision
  • Flexible coverage with temporary and mobile solutions
  • Transmits instant alerts to activate rapid security responses

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Need Eyes on Your Construction Site After a Break-In?

It’s vital that supervisors and managers shore up gaps in their security quickly to prevent further incidents, and we’d recommend contacting Clearway urgently to ensure you’ve got visible surveillance in place.

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Our Construction Site CCTV Options

While exposed construction sites are often designed for heavy vehicular access, and therefore an easy target, having the right security in place ensures your site stands out as a guarded location.

This is why construction site security cameras are vital for protecting your site.

Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers

CCTV Towers deliver cost-effective surveillance across large areas of land. They are highly visible and are often used at broad points of entry, across vacant land within perimeters, and to protect car parks.

Advanced surveillance technology offers a diverse range of applications, such as automatic CCTV motion sensors and pan and zoom functions to capture any attempted security breach in crisp high definition.

They are especially suitable for construction sites as, being easy to transport and manoeuvre, they can be repositioned around a site to accommodate changes in security priorities.

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Solar Powered CCTV For Remote or Temporary Coverage

If you’re looking for a short-term surveillance solution, CCTV towers are the ideal temporary construction site cameras as they run independently of mains power and can be hired for a short period of time.

CCTV Towers can be quickly installed in exterior car park settings and provide coverage of a wide field of vision. Security cameras mounted on a mast are highly visible, and therefore a proactive way to discourage illegal entry or criminal behaviour.

Innovative technology means that CCTV towers can be powered either via mains electricity or by solar power, thereby removing any reliance on central utility supplies.

3 x NDAA 4MP bullet cameras provide an extensive HD field of vision, with the latest sensor technology and a Super WDR low-light CMOS sensor for high-quality images for daytime and low-light usage. A wealth of specific features can be triggered through the Intelligent Analytics, including automatic video recording, siren, email notification and ARC incident management.

Our towers provide 24/7/365 security for the most remote of car park locations. They’re engineered to remain outside in all conditions and designed to be left unattended for long periods of time.

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Fixed CCTV Systems

Fixed CCTV cameras are well-suited to longer-term projects, with a vast range of sizes and capture functions to adapt seamlessly to your site layout. The camera will cover key points of your premises for continual recording and monitoring. Combined with Clearway’s 24/7 alarm monitoring through our NSI Gold Standard control centre, you have the absolute assurance that any intrusion or threat will be instantly identified.

Fixed CCTV is the ideal choice for businesses making a long-term investment in the security of their premises and those that would benefit from the always-on nature of fixed CCTV cameras.

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inView Detect Intrusion Detection

Supplement your construction site CCTV with InView Detect. Whilst our intrusion detection system doesn’t have a dedicated CCTV function, it can be easily connected to and operate in conjunction with inView CCTV Towers, providing a comprehensive security solution for construction sites. The integration of inView Detect with CCTV enhances security measures in the following ways:

  • Extended Coverage: When paired with inView CCTV Towers, the combined system offers extensive surveillance coverage. The inView Detect wireless motion detection system provides the initial alert for potential intrusions, while the CCTV cameras capture real-time images and footage, allowing security personnel to visually assess the situation.
  • Visual Verification: CCTV functionality allows for visual verification of detected intrusions. Instead of relying solely on motion alerts, security personnel can view live or recorded footage to confirm the nature and severity of the security breach. This visual verification is valuable for making informed decisions and implementing appropriate response measures.
  • Evidence Collection: In the event of security incidents or breaches on construction sites, the integrated system serves as a reliable tool for evidence collection. High-quality images and footage from the CCTV cameras can be crucial for investigations, insurance claims, or legal purposes, providing a documented record of incidents.

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Visually Verified Alarms

Visually Verified Alarms from Clearway offer another cost-effective and reliable option, with the benefit of providing you with visual evidence of the nature of an alarm activation, allowing you to decide on the best response in line with your security protocols.

Being battery powered and with no connection to a phone line required, the installation process is quick and efficient. Visually verified alarms can react instantly when activity is sensed, once triggered it sounds a 100db alarm and the in-built camera takes a series of still images of the cause, collates them into a ten second clip, and sends it, with a notification, via the mobile network to a pre-determined recipient or to our own in-house NSI Gold Cat II Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC).

These alarms are ideal for sites in remote locations, where sensors could be activated by innocent wildlife, ensuring you do not incur expensive call-out costs or waste valuable time on false alarms. A pre-recorded voice challenge can also be added as an option.

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Who Do We Provide Construction Site CCTV For?

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Construction Sites

Construction Sites

Surveillance systems protect tools, materials, plant and equipment at all times of the day, safeguarding sites from break-ins, thefts, vandalism and other antisocial behaviour.

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Vacant or In-Between Projects

Vacant or In-Between Projects

Live cameras ensure that a vacant construction site remains under supervision even when otherwise empty, deterring and detecting suspicious activity 24/7.

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Housebuilders and Developers

Housebuilders and Developers

Property professionals use CCTV to ensure they have robust coverage across all in-progress developments, including more complex multi-phase and multi-plot projects.

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Contractors and Site Managers


Contractors and Site Managers

Management responsible for construction sites use remote monitoring features to improve the security offered by access controls and to supervise and monitor safety on-site whenever work is in progress.

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High-Value Equipment Yards

High-Value Equipment Yards

CCTV systems are installed in and around material, vehicle and equipment storage yards, monitoring deliveries, tracking the location of high-value assets and preventing disruptive and costly thefts.

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Insurance-Sensitive Builds

Insurance-Sensitive Builds

Building site CCTV is necessary for any site with difficulties or specific conditions around insurance coverage, and for all developments where having CCTV is a condition of cover.

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Temporary Infrastructure Sites


Temporary Infrastructure Sites

Around-the-clock surveillance monitoring is used for diverse infrastructure developments, with mast-mounted cameras that act as mobile solutions to defend work around road, rail and civil engineering sites.

Key Features of Building Site Surveillance

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    Key Features of Construction Site CCTV

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    Features designed to give you peace of mind.

    Know That There Are Eyes on Your Site At All Times

    Always on site CCTV gives you the confidence that your site is now defended against any suspicious activity, restoring your peace of mind after an intrusion.

    Monitor Sites When They’re Empty

    Ideal for sites where work is pending, preventing any kind of opportunistic theft, damage or vandalism.

    Meet All Insurance and Regulatory Requirements

    Always-on CCTV surveillance gives construction managers and supervisors the assurance that they are meeting all conditions.

    Stop Material and Metal Thefts Before They Occur

    The size and prominence of construction CCTV towers are a strong preventative, showing intruders that the site is not vulnerable to break-ins.

    Introduce Smart Construction Site Management

    Data from CCTV feeds extends beyond security and can assist with monitoring staff, deliveries and movements around the site from any remote location.

    Collect Evidence in the event of a breach

    Our HD cameras clearly capture break ins, fly tipping and potential squatters.

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    Here’s what to expect from the process. From the moment you call us to the continued relationship after your site is secured.

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    Our Construction Site CCTV Hire Process

    From Call to Hire, getting your site secured is straightforward.

    1. Selecting Hardware and Positioning

    Step one is to look at the size, scale and nature of your site, providing independent advice about the best cameras, surveillance networks and locations that will offer complete coverage.

    2. Setting Up Monitoring and Oversight

    We’ll organise ongoing monitoring as required, or ensure you’re confident operating your CCTV system, with a defined system to record suspicious behaviour or patterns and raise an alert.

    3. Implementing Your Preferred Parameters

    Construction site CCTV solutions can monitor specific entry activities, movements outside of working hours, or track assets and machinery, with AI-assisted tracking that can be adjusted based on your priorities.

    4. Capturing Alerts and Alarms

    Alarms and pre-emptive alerts can be sent to on-site security personnel, mobile guarding teams, yourself as a site supervisor, or our fully-equipped alarm response team as preferred.

    Features of our construction site CCTV

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    Features of our construction site CCTV

    Here are some of the capabilities once installed:

    Differentiate Between People, Vehicles and Objects

    Clearway construction site CCTV cameras understand contrasts in the shapes and sizes of individuals and vehicles, and can be deployed around specific high-value machinery, or at all entry points, as just a couple of examples.

    Identify Movements Outside the Norm

    Intelligent CCTV continually improves its understanding of normal movements, and can raise an alarm when something is in a position it shouldn’t be, when a person is active on a closed site, or when a vehicle approaches a perimeter.

    Analyse Behaviours and Patterns

    Advanced alarms, facial recognition, vehicle number plate detection, and CCTV cameras respond immediately, notifying your security teams, our responders, or the police of a potential emergency underway.

    Redeployable as the project progresses

    Clearway CCTV towers are fully redeployable security systems, designed to be quickly repositioned as construction sites evolve, ensuring continuous coverage of high-risk areas without the need for fixed infrastructure.

    Keep an eye on compliance

    Clearway CCTV systems use intelligent video analytics to monitor PPE compliance in real time, automatically identifying whether individuals are wearing required safety equipment such as helmets, high-visibility clothing, and protective gear, helping enforce site safety standards and reduce risk.

    Secure Construction Site Perimeters and Entrances:

    Whether temporary or long-term, construction projects benefit from blockades and tamper-proof fences, gates and barriers to stop any unknown person or vehicle from gaining access.

    Technical Specifications

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    Technical Specifications

    The right technical configurations for construction sites

    Solar-powered with high-capacity battery storage

    Clearway wireless CCTV towers are powered by a 215W Victron solar panel (40.11V / 5.36A), supported by a four-battery configuration (4 x 12V 130Ah), ensuring continuous operation in off-grid environments without reliance on mains power.

    High-zoom surveillance with long-range detection

    Our construction cameras feature a 25x optical zoom and can detect intrusion activity at distances up to 60 metres, triggering instant alerts to an NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring Centre, operating 24/7/365.

    6m telescopic mast for visibility and deterrence

    A 6-metre telescopic mast provides elevated, wide-area coverage while maintaining a strong visual presence on site. The adjustable height allows flexible positioning as site conditions change, reinforcing CCTV visibility as a deterrent.

    Integrated audio deterrent system

    Each unit includes a high-decibel IP loudspeaker (20W output), enabling real-time audio warnings to deter intruders immediately upon detection of suspicious activity.

    4G and 5G connectivity with full remote control

    Built-in 4G and 5G connectivity removes the need for fixed internet infrastructure. Users can access live feeds, control cameras remotely, and arm or disarm the system via mobile or desktop, ensuring full operational control from any location.

    Multi-camera coverage with PTZ tracking

    Each tower is equipped with three strategically positioned NDAA-compliant 4MP bullet cameras for wide-angle coverage. Integrated PTZ functionality allows remote operators to track movement and investigate incidents in real time.

    Built for unattended and long-term deployment

    Suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, towers require minimal maintenance and can operate unattended for extended periods, making them ideal for remote or low-access sites.

    AI-powered detection with false alarm reduction

    Advanced analytics distinguish between humans, vehicles, and animals, significantly reducing false alarms. The system continuously learns site behaviour patterns to improve detection accuracy over time.

    Night vision for overnight site protection

    Smart-IR LEDs provide a 60-metre illumination range to monitor night time activities and threats. Super WDR low-light sensors capture clear images in complete darkness or challenging lighting conditions.

    Key Problems Construction Site Security Can Solve


    Securing your construction site is crucial to prevent the loss of valuable tools, machinery, and materials while ensuring the safety of your workers and members of the public. Here are just a few of the issues and concerns we help our construction sector clients fix:d

    You’re Overseeing a Construction Site and Worried About the Risks of Theft or Vandalism After Hours:

    You have a site in a location with above-average crime rates, or in a rural setting where you know intrusions could happen without anyone knowing.

    You Need Temporary Construction Site Security But Don’t Have Mains Power or WiFi

    You want a sure-fire way to prevent theft and trespassing, and need a solution that can work independently without the cost of laying cabling.

    You’re Dealing With Fly-Tipping or Antisocial Behaviour Around Your Site Perimeter

    You want to prevent nuisance activities that are impacting the progress of your project or that pose a risk of attracting more serious criminal behaviour.

    You’re Under Pressure to Meet Insurance Requirements for Fire or CCTV Monitoring:

    You need to comply with strict insurance coverage conditions while staying on budget.

    You’ve Had Previous Security Incidents and Need Visible Deterrents On-Site:

    Having dealt with the massive upheaval of a break-in or theft, you now want a way to show that your site is not an easy target.

    You’re Managing Multiple Sites and Need Scalable, Consistent Security Coverage:

    You need to find the best security options for several construction sites that you can adapt and increase according to your risk assessments.


    Tell us your concerns, priorities and time pressures, and we’ll advise on the way forward, as a precaution, preventative or defence against all kinds of security and environmental threats.

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    What Our Clients Say

    Fisher German LLP

    July 2025

    Great Service and Rapid Response

    I have been using Clearway for over 5 years. One of the standout features of Clearway is their rapid response time.

    Axis Europe

    July 2025

    Can’t Commend Them Enough

    The guys were very polite, friendly and professional in their whole attitude. They worked very hard & did a great job!- Can’t commend them enough!

    John Fisher S&C Slatter

    July 2025

    Huge Thanks

    A huge amount of thanks goes to ‘Clearway’ for their exemplary conduct and unwavering commitment to the safety of my site management, site operatives and construction site.

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    Reducing the risk of break ins

    Avoid becoming part of the statistics, where theft alone costs the industry £800 million a year.

    Prevent Vandalism, Arson and Squatting

    Deter intruders, squatters, fly-tippers and vandals from entering your site.

    Protect the Welfare of Construction Personnel

    Keep your staff and contractors safe and compliant with health and safety policies.

    Deal With Fire and Security Risks at the Same Time:

    Handling all site safety obligations together reduces overheads and makes it quicker to demonstrate compliance.

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    Why Clearway? Trusted By Leading UK Brands

    When you’re juggling deadlines, budgets and site safety all at once, defending your construction site from crime is a non-negotiable necessity.

    We’ve been working with construction sector clients for decades, and can recommend the best preventatives for your sites, from wireless tower-mounted CCTV cameras with remote monitoring to physical guarding and barrier blocks.

    Trusted by Developers, Contractors and Local Authorities

    Clearway has delivered effective and robust construction site security solutions for a number of sites in the UK, ensuring workers and equipment are protected. We work with single-building projects, large-scale developments and contractors who want the best ways to protect their assets and meet all their compliance requirements.

    Rapid, Reliable Security Deployments

    Speed matters when it comes to construction security, especially since most construction site break-ins happen outside working hours. We respond quickly to implement your security and protection, whether you need to secure a perimeter now, prevent further thefts or avoid future downtime.

    End-to-End Construction Site Protection

    Putting great security in place at an entrance but leaving the rear exposed to criminal entry makes no sense, and we provide a comprehensive service. That starts with risk assessments and security planning and progresses to installing equipment and monitoring every corner of your site.

    Specialist Construction Security Advice

    Every build and development has different vulnerabilities, ranging from the value of specialist equipment to remote locations. We can suggest immediate solutions and longer-term strategies to protect your site, staff and investment.

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    Who We Work With

    Clearway supports diverse sectors requiring rapid security deployment. Our clients include construction companies, property developers, event organisers, and facility managers who need reliable surveillance solutions. We’re trusted by:

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    What Do Our Security Experts Say?

    Our UK Sales Director, Kelvin Danton, explains why building site security is so important.

    We know that construction sites deal with multiple security challenges, from high-value equipment and tools to perimeters that can be tricky to control. Even less severe problems like vandalism and fly-tipping cause delays, safety issues and even reputational damage.

    The stats concerning construction site theft are frightening, but our security solutions are designed to deter criminal activity and ensure your site remains protected, as the consequential costs can be considerable, both in terms of delays to your project and financial loss to the scheme promoter/contractor.

    Kelvin Danton

    UK Sales Director

    A Successful Project

    The client was starting a new project in Sheffield city centre, near buildings, shops, and several active construction sites. The project was situated around a live building, requiring careful consideration of resident safety and security measures.

    Traditional 24/7 CCTV systems were not ideal due to privacy concerns, and the limited space ruled out the use of large self-sustained Solar CCTV towers.

    The client approached Clearway to provide a more effective and less labour-intensive solution to the problem.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Got a question about our site security? Read our frequently asked questions.

    Do I Need a Tower or Fixed Cameras?

    We can happily arrange a risk assessment to offer more personalised insights, but the general rule of thumb is that CCTV towers are ideal for temporary usage, for construction sites without mains power, and where supervisors need to manage security over extended areas.

    Fixed cameras are ideal for yards and storage bays where construction businesses need permanent protection from theft and intrusion, and can be installed inside and outside as needed.

    Can It Cover Multiple Angles or a Large Site?

    CCTV for construction sites can cover even the biggest development sites, with options to position multiple cameras in strategic places, combine fixed and tower-mounted CCTV, or use higher camera installation points to ensure every corner within your perimeter is under surveillance.

    Will I Get Live Alerts or Just Recordings?

    Cutting-edge CCTV surveillance solutions from Clearway monitor and transmit alerts in real time, which means everybody involved in site security, from owners to managers, security guards and patrols, will be immediately informed if there is a suspected or verified live incident taking place.

    How quickly can it be installed and moved?

    Clearway’s nationwide teams have considerable capacity to react fast when you have a construction site or development with sudden changes in your risk profile, or where you’ve experienced criminal activity and cannot wait to put effective security surveillance in place.

    We can also activate guard patrols and K9 teams to monitor your site and prevent targeted thefts if you’d like a longer-term technological security solution, but need to reinforce your safeguards now before an incident occurs.

    Can site CCTV be used without mains power?

    Yes, we recognise that the vast majority of construction sites are in remote areas and may not have easy or cost-effective ways to connect CCTV cameras and alarms to mains electricity.

    Most units and cameras are powered by either commercial-standard battery systems with multiple years of lifespan, or solar-powered units – we can also suggest hybrid solutions if you’d like the absolute assurance your cameras will be operational continually.

    Will it work in bad weather and overnight?

    Construction CCTV systems are designed to withstand any environmental or weather conditions that come their way, with tough casings and sealants that mean heavy rain or winds have no impact on their functionality.

    Features like infrared night vision and spotlights illuminate areas that seem pitch black to the naked eye, which makes surveillance just as effective overnight as during full sunlight.

    Is this suitable for remote/unstaffed sites?

    We often work with contractors and construction teams who have development sites that are unstaffed overnight and at weekends or holidays, or who are managing multiple locations with a rotating work schedule, which means one site might be unsupervised for several days or weeks at a time.

    Implementing always-on CCTV that tracks activities and differentiates between people and animals is ideal because you’ll receive instant alerts when anything suspicious or out of the norm occurs, regardless of whether the site is currently vacant or not.

    How long can I hire CCTV for — short-term vs ongoing?

    Either – we can recommend security systems and CCTV cameras engineered for short-term usage, and wireless systems that are available for ongoing hire.

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