Vacant Property Security Steel Security Doors
Industry-accredited steel security doors are a durable solution for securing your property
Bespoke Security Screens
Secure vulnerable openings on your property with out custom steel security screens
Vacant Property Inspections
Inspections give you advance notice of any problems before they cause significant issues
Vacant Property Management
Property checks, insurance compliance, open and lock up and keyholding services
Vacant Property Alarms
Works independently, without any need for a connection to a mains power.
Commercial Fencing
A defined perimeter is the first line of defence for a vacant property
Concrete Barrier Hire
Where an immovable physical barrier is required to prevent vehicle access,
Keyholding Services
Should an intruder alarm be triggered, our SIA trained security officers will respond
Open/Lock Up Services
Any premise is at its most vulnerable at the point of opening-up/closing-up
Vacant Property Clearance
As vacant property specialists, Clearway has been cleaning vacant properties for over 30 years.
Fly-Tipping Removal
Professional and rapid response for fly-tipping clearance and waste removal.
Hazardous Waste Removal
Licensed by the Environment Agency, we will remove and dispose of biohazardous waste`
Pest / Plant / Sharps Removal
With over 25 years of experience we are a trusted provider of safe sharps removal services in the UK.
Crime Scene Cleaning
clean the area, remove any bio-hazard waste and, where possible, restore the area to a safe, clean environment.

inView CCTV Towers
Easily transportable and set-up in minutes it can be positioned in the most inaccessible locations
inView Highway Technology Tower
Tower for instant CCTV analytics, stopped vehicle detection, alarm systems, air quality monitoring and much more
inView Detect PID Security
Rapidly deployable, portable protection device that Deters crime and anti-social activity
CCTV Monitoring
Keeping a watchful eye on your site or premises and responding quickly to any security breaches
Temporary CCTV
Commonly for shorter-term use and provide great flexibility and value for money
Temporary Alarms
Install a professional vacant property alarm to run independently of mains power
Commercial CCTV
Advanced CCTV systems can work in isolation or as part of an integrated security solution
Perimeter Security Systems
Essential for safeguarding buildings, businesses, and critical infrastructure
Environmental Monitoring
Mapping helps you measure pollution levels, identify trends and understand where change is needed
NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring
Our fully accredited, high security Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) provides uninterrupted 24/7/365 monitoring
Traffic Monitoring Cameras
Intelligent traffic monitoring cameras have extensive uses, from general highways management to applications in logistics
Alarm Monitoring Systems
Our trained personnel give you peace of mind by ensuring your premises are under careful watch by professional teams

(CRAR) Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery
Rent arrears can cause significant issues, impacting cash flow with the additional cost of recouping overdue income
SCAR – Service Charge Arrears Recovery
Available exclusively from Clearway and has been developed to recover outstanding Service Charges & Insurance
Pre-Legal Debt Recovery
We provide UK landlords and businesses immediate outsource solutions for unpaid invoices
Business Forensics and Intelligence
Business intelligence services help companies nationwide make astute decisions, plan the correct approach to recover unpaid debts
Financial Recovery Solutions
Services span all debt-related matters and can provide an efficient, prompt, and effective solution, with full legal compliance
Trace and Status
Our investigations team locate absconding debtors using the latest information and databases available
Individual Status Reports
Reports provide thorough background information to help businesses and landlords assess the creditworthiness of potential customers
End of Tenancy / Forfeiture of Lease
An all-encompassing end-of-tenancy or forfeiture of lease security service

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inSite Wearable Safety Devices
Devices provide protection and support for those working in high risk, public facing environments
Stopped Vehicle Detection
Harnessing the power of AI CCTV analytics to identify the presence of a stationary vehicle quickly, determine the likely impacts, and automatically dispatch alerts as required.
Lone Worker Devices
Giving workers and employees peace of mind that they have constant communication channels
Insurance Compliance
It’s important to know about vacant property insurance and how to achieve compliance
Bodycams
Commercial-grade body worn security cameras and safety devices capture real-time events
PPE Detection
Protect your teams and reduce your liability with our automated, AI powered solution
NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring

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Stopped Vehicle Detection
Ideally suited to smart motorways, where speedy responses can be life-saving
PPE Detection / Identification
Protect your teams and reduce your liability with our automated, AI powered solution
Intrusion Detection
Virtual fencing creates an invisible boundary around a designated area, triggering an automatic alert when this boundary is breached.
Incursion Monitoring
We are committed to increasing and maintaining the safety of those working on highway and transport networks
People Recognition
Enables the precise detection of individuals within a specified area, identifying when a person enters or lingers in a restricted location.
Visual Feeds Generating Statistics
Statistics gathered from camera surveillance footage can then be used to identify patterns and trends, predict future behaviours.
Vehicle Speed Analysis Cameras
The precise identification and logging of vehicle speeds, providing crucial data for monitoring and managing traffic flow.
Vehicle Identification & ANPR
Vehicle identification and ANPR software on highways are essential tools for enhancing road safety and security.
Dropped / Abandoned Object Detection
A powerful tool to deter littering and fly-tipping by identifying and responding to discarded objects in real-time.
Event Detection
When a person is detected in these high-risk areas, the system automatically alerts authorities, allowing for rapid intervention.
Cloud Analytics
We provide a service to easily analyse and provide insight from data generated via your existing IP CCTV streams.
CCTV Analytics
Use advanced software to automatically detect, track, and analyse activity captured on camera—turning standard surveillance into a powerful, proactive security tool
Environmental Monitoring
Mapping helps you measure pollution levels, identify trends and understand where change is needed
NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring

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Construction Site Monitoring Services

Construction site monitoring is a flexible, cost-effective way to keep your site professionally protected without needing constant, expensive physical security on site.

Due to their expansive nature and the high-value assets associated with them, construction sites are at risk of criminal activity. It is therefore imperative that they are protected against acts such as illegal trespass, theft, arson, vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Our bespoke construction site monitoring is handled by a dedicated team within our Alarm Alarm Receiving Centre.

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Implement 24/7, Full-Site Supervision With Advanced Construction Site Monitoring

Dealing with repeated break-ins or trespass attempts, and need to know that your construction site security and surveillance will activate immediate and proactive responses? Construction site monitoring is fast, flexible and easy to integrate, reinforcing every aspect of your security approach.

Key Benefits of Construction Site Monitoring

Continuous 24/7/365 monitoring day and night
Support from an NSI Gold Alarm Receiving Centre
Fast alarm verifications to stand down false activations
Rapid responses to confirmed genuine threats
Timed monitoring over high-risk periods, weekends or evenings
Cost reductions via reduced reliance on physical guards
Enhanced coverage for valuable or vulnerable assets
Fast escalation routes for blue-light response scenarios
Flexible surveillance based on project sizes, layouts and risks
Integrations with CCTV towers, access controls, alarms and perimeter security
Peace of mind that sites are protected when unstaffed

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Need to React Fast After a Construction Site Break-in?

Contact Clearway today, and we’ll advise on the rapidly deployable solutions and monitoring services we can put in place to keep your construction site protected.

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Our Construction Site Monitoring Options

With our highly accredited NSI Gold standard Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), we offer sector-leading monitoring services adapted to you, whether you need to augment security on temporary sites, want to improve ongoing protection for civil engineering works, or require more detailed construction-specific security advice.

Bespoke Construction Site Monitoring

Our trained surveillance staff provide:

Targeted surveillance during higher-risk periods
Timed monitoring to coincide with downtime or site closures
Specific surveillance to protect valuable assets and materials
24/7 remote monitoring to ensure peace of mind at all times
Alarm breach investigation
False alarm activations
Blue light response notifications

Combined with control access and strategically planned physical guarding, having a bespoke construction site monitoring service is the ideal protection for larger sites and those with multiple points of entry.

Construction Site Risk Assessments and Strategy

Your site might be impacted by risk factors owing to the geographical layout, nearby buildings, value of site materials, or potential disruptions where conflicts arise with local developers or protestors. We will carry out a full site risk assessment to identify the highest-risk areas on your site and produce a surveillance plan accordingly.

Every construction site is different, and site managers have multiple factors to juggle:

Workforce management
Running projects on time
Balancing budgets
Liaising with contractors

For the above to run smoothly, your building site security needs to be of the highest standard. Security at construction sites is paramount, as your workforce, tools, and equipment must be protected. Construction sites are common targets for criminals. Our systems will help ensure that each project runs on time, without the disruption, costs, or time wasted caused by trespassers or fly-tipping.

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Who Do We Provide Construction Site Monitoring For?

Clearway helps construction companies, developers, project managers and contractors protect their sites from theft, vandalism and safety risks.

Construction Sites

Construction Sites

We reinforce security across construction sites of all sizes, from individual standalone plots to large, complex and multi-phase developments.

Demolition and Enabling Works

Demolition and Enabling Works

Ensuring safety around excavations, hazardous demolition zones, and work sites with high-risk machinery left unattended when not in use.

Infrastructure and Civil Engineering Projects

Infrastructure and Civil Engineering Projects

Providing robust supervision of security assets and alarms for projects that often have expansive and open boundaries.

Temporary or Remote Sites

Temporary or Remote Sites

Tracking movements and alerts for construction sites with wireless and solar-powered CCTV due to limited power sources or cabling.

Commercial Builds and Refurbishments

Commercial Builds and Refurbishments

Keeping developments and refurbs under continual control, protecting access to valuable equipment and fixtures.

Multi-Site Housebuilders

Multi-Site Housebuilders

Offering comprehensive coverage of all alarms, surveillance units and access controls with multiple sites being simultaneously managed.

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Projects Impacted by Public Access

Projects Impacted by Public Access

Verifying and responding to alerts for construction projects that have nearby rights of way, adjoining landowners or risks related to protest groups.

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Developments in High-Crime Areas

Developments in High-Crime Areas

Supplementing security for sites with elevated risks of trespass, theft, vandalism and fly-tipping in locations that require ongoing out-of-hours protection.

Key Features of Construction Site Monitoring

Clearway protects people, assets, and projects by reducing risks, preventing costly delays, and ensuring full compliance with safety and insurance requirements.

Key Features

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Features designed to give you peace of mind.

Monitoring From an NSI Gold Accredited Monitoring Centre:

Clearway holds the UK’s highest recognised standard for alarm monitoring performance, ensuring our clients have unparalleled support in managing and preventing security threats.

24/7/365 Real-Time Event Processing:

Our response teams are professionally trained and operate continuously, with zero downtime.

False Alarm Verification Technology:

We deploy automated and manual verification techniques to eliminate the costs and time wastage of false alarms and expedite responses to real incidents.

Secure Dual-Path Signalling:

Alarm and CCTV transmissions are protected to ensure monitoring cannot be interrupted, utilising redundant communication channels.

Enhanced Threat Detection Algorithms:

Intelligent filtering, behavioural monitoring and event mapping ensure responders detect real risks faster and activate the appropriate response.

Blue-Light Response Escalations:

Where we detect an urgent issue or immediate concern, we liaise directly with the police, fire and emergency services to ensure a blue light response is dispatched.

Integrated CCTV, Alarm, and Access Control Monitoring:

The ability to manage and monitor all security devices through a single unified platform reduces operating costs and ensures one skilled provider supervises every system.

Encrypted Data Handling:

Data security is paramount, and our alarm transmission protocols are secure and fully compliant with UK data protection standards.

Immediate Operator Interventions:

Real people review every triggered event within seconds to ensure responses are backed by professional judgement and verifications.

System Health Checks and Status Monitoring:

Never worry about your cameras or alarms going offline, with continuous device integrity checks to reduce downtime.

Event Logging and Incident Reporting:

We retain full audit trails of logged alerts, actions taken, and outcomes for insurance and compliance evidence.

Remote Site Management Support:

Our operators can intervene remotely, triggering tannoys, securing perimeters, and opening or closing gates as needed.

Compliance with BS 5979 and BS EN 50518:

Clearway’s construction site monitoring service meets all of the strict British and European ARC standards as you would expect.

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Our Process

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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How Construction Site Monitoring Works in Practice

From Call to Hire, getting your site secured is straightforward

1. Secure Signal Transmissions:

Alarm, CCTV and access control alerts are sent safely and immediately to our military grade protected ARC facility, with security guaranteed by signals that cannot be intercepted.

2. Event Investigation:

Trained responders determine the nature, location and cause of the alert, utilising on-the-ground cameras and CCTV systems or liaising with security guards and patrols.

3. False Alarm Deactivations:

Alerts triggered by the weather or wildlife are quickly stood down, with absolute confidence that the cause has been determined and verified and no further action is required.

4. Security Response Activated:

If a genuine issue is detected, responders can activate physical controls, initiate blue light emergency responses, and trigger sirens, audible alarms, gates and other construction site security assets.

How to Integrate

Here’s how to integrate construction site monitoring.

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How to Integrate Construction Site Monitoring

1. Risk Assessment:

Analysing layouts, complexities and vulnerabilities is vital, ensuring construction site managers can introduce the right safeguards alongside alarm monitoring.

2. Independent Guidance:

Where additional or supplementary security is necessary, our teams can offer personalised advice as a team with years of experience in construction-specific security.

3. Monitoring Integrations:

Monitoring services can be deployed quickly, with options to cover all alarms, CCTV and access controls into one robust, continually monitored system.

4. Flexible Durations:

From temporary high-risk sites to ongoing developments and demolition works, we offer the flexibility to extend your coverage as needed.

Key Problems Construction Site Monitoring Resolves

In many cases, construction site supervisors need monitoring services urgently due to ongoing attempted break-ins, recurring trespassing incidents, or successful thefts. Monitoring can be an effective way to improve security in all of these situations.

1. You’re Worried About Trespassers Entering an Open or Exposed Construction Site

Construction site management might be responsible for sites that are difficult to secure, have open perimeters that need to be monitored, or have specific issues with exposed boundary lines that cannot be physically blocked.

2. There Are Tools, Plant, Fuel or High-Value Materials at Risk of Theft

Whether you’ve already had assets go missing, identified theft risks, or are concerned about the potential for project-critical tools or materials to be stolen, around-the-clock monitoring is an effective solution.

3. Vandalism or Anti-Social Behaviour Is Causing Delays, Safety Risks and Disruption

You’ve had the headache of dealing with trespassing, problematic behaviour, or attempted entries that have caused issues around construction site safety, delays in productivity, and concerns about remaining on schedule.

4. Your Site Is Vulnerable Outside Working Hours, and You Need Timed Monitoring

Monitoring services can be arranged strategically when you need them most, such as timed monitoring during periods of closure or overnight.

5. You Need 24/7 Surveillance, But Can’t Budget for Around-the-Clock Physical Guarding

Your construction site is exposed to serious or escalating risks, and you need to reinforce security 24/7. Still, you have limited resources or cannot stretch budgets to cover on-site physical guarding at all times.

6. There Are Multiple Access Points, Making it Difficult or Impossible to Effectively Monitor Them All

Although a single central entry point may be easy to control and manage, construction sites with multiple routes, entrances or rear perimeters can be difficult to properly monitor for trespass, unauthorised entry and suspicious behaviour.

7. Protestors, Neighbouring Developments, or Public Footpaths Are Increasing Risks of Intrusions or Conflict

You might have public right-of-way paths running alongside your construction site, busy developments neighbouring yours or civil unrest, all of which pose a greater risk of trespass incidents or disruption.

8. You Need Rapid Responses to Alarm Activations, Including Police Escalation Options

Construction site crimes can be serious, and you need assurance that any genuine alarms will be logged and that an emergency response will be activated, including police and other emergency services blue light responses.

9. Fly-Tipping or Unauthorised Vehicle Access Is Causing Operational Issues

Dumped waste, unrecognised vehicles, and other illegal behaviour are causing rising costs and delays in progress, and you need to ensure these issues cannot continue.

In every instance, ongoing construction site monitoring can provide high assurance levels while ensuring around-the-clock supervision at a lower cost than physical guarding.

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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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Watch our video below to learn more about how we can protect your site.

Tower-Mounted Cameras for Complex Layouts

Height-mounted CCTV cameras operate independently and can be deployed quickly for construction sites with large, open perimeters and blind spots.

Proactive Protection Against Plant, Vehicle, Fuel, and Cable Theft

Construction sites face myriad security threats, and proactive professional monitoring can significantly reduce the risk of targeted thefts of copper cabling and other assets.

Temporary Monitoring Available for High-Risk Periods

Monitoring solutions can be tailored to your needs, with many requiring short-term reinforcements during early stages of a build or when high-value materials are being delivered.

Suited to Remote and Non-Powered Sites

Our professional monitoring and security teams can recommend and deploy battery and solar-powered devices for sites without mains power or in remote or isolated locations.

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Why Choose Clearway for Construction Site Monitoring?

Clearway has decades of expertise as a leading security provider for the construction industry, and our ARC is among the very few with NSI Gold accreditation – representing the quality of our services, the speed of our responsiveness and the exacting standards we hold ourselves to, keeping construction sites around the UK safe and properly protected.

Real-Time False Alarm Verification and Deactivation

Harmless events, such as wildlife, trigger a proportion of alarms, and the costs of deploying guards can be extensive, as can issues with police responses to real incidents when they have reacted to multiple false alarms. Monitoring services include detailed, professional and instant verifications to stand down false alarms.

Fully Compatible With Integrated Access Controls and Gate Automation Systems

Our remote monitoring service is often used in conjunction with a gate automation system or a traditional access control type system for enhanced security. Our bespoke construction site monitoring combines your CCTV security and alarm system with our NSI Gold Standard Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to ensure that any breaches in your security are dealt with and responded to as quickly as possible.

Fast, Effective Deployments and Flexible Setups

Construction sites with existing full-coverage CCTV and alarms can introduce monitoring immediately, while we work quickly to deploy additional units, alarm systems and CCTV towers where required.

Options to Introduce Out-of-Hours or Overnight Coverage On Demand

Risks are often pronounced when construction sites are between phases, are currently dormant, or are waiting for another project to conclude. We can arrange monitoring services during specified hours or periods, or during times when security patrols and personnel are not on-site.

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.

Construction sites are often targets for criminals due to the high value of materials, professional tools, construction vehicles, and fuel left on site. When the site is vacant, the need for a security presence is essential.

Our bespoke construction site monitoring station is fully accredited to the NSI Gold standard. It uses cutting-edge technology, enabling our experienced monitoring team to analyse threats to your property and take appropriate action.

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.

Can You Integrate Monitoring With Access Control or Gate Automation?

Definitely, and as a leading UK security expert, specialising in the unique demands of construction site safety, Clearway offers multiple preventative measures to supplement our construction site security services, such as:

Concrete Barrier Hire: simple, budget-friendly installations that can be in place quickly. Concrete barriers provide an immovable barrier to restrict construction site access.
Personnel protection, such as manned guarding stations.
Wireless Intruder Alarms: Wireless technology allows us to monitor and respond immediately to attempted security breaches, even in remote areas, with wireless sensors covering areas up to one kilometre, without reliance on mains power.
Mobile Patrols: Physical patrols provide a visible deterrent to potential trespassers, with options including canine patrols and targeted visitor screening to protect your site at all times.
CCTV Hire, maintenance and monitoring
Perimeter Alarm System: Perimeter alarms can be integrated with existing security assets or installed alongside CCTV surveillance.

Looking for international services? We also offer construction surveillance in Germany (baustellenueberwachung) and France (Vidéosurveillance de Chantier).

How Does Construction Site Monitoring Work With CCTV Towers?

CCTV towers provide broad-scope coverage of construction site perimeters and blind corners that are otherwise difficult to monitor, and dispatch real-time alerts when movement, an intrusion, or suspicious activity is detected, much the same way as a permanent, hard-wired surveillance camera.

Can You Provide Timed Monitoring Only During Non-Working Hours?

Of course, it’s often efficient for construction managers to invest in advanced monitoring only when there is nobody on site to challenge or notice intruders, or when the site is unoccupied and therefore more vulnerable to theft.

What Happens When an Alarm Is Triggered?

Each alarm is transmitted securely and immediately to the Clearway ARC, which operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Those signals are investigated, and the appropriate response is actioned: this could mean deactivating an alarm once it is found to be false, or having our responders trigger a blue light emergency response with the police due to a serious, confirmed incident.

Do You Provide Risk Assessments for Construction Sites?

Absolutely, we often recommend that construction sites undergo a quick but comprehensive risk appraisal before upgrading or supplementing their security measures, to ensure there are no remaining vulnerabilities and they make informed decisions about the best way to defend their entrances, perimeters, staff, and assets.

Do Insurers Require NSI Gold ARC Monitoring?

Many construction site insurance providers, especially those with sector-based expertise, will require evidence of real-time monitoring and responsiveness, particularly for construction sites with elevated risks.

Those that require NSI Gold standard monitoring will also normally want to see documentation showing that CCTV systems and alarms have been installed to the requisite British standards.