The best general contractors are those that can do it all: juggle daily operations, verify quality, track budgets, stick to deadlines, manage labor, and provide excellent communication. But we can all agree that this list is a lot to manage (and seems to grow longer every day).
Construction security cameras help GCs streamline these tasks so they can get important work done right while saving time and creating transparency that impresses owners and owner’s reps.
- Verify Jobsite Activity and Progress
With a sip of your coffee, you can follow what’s happening on every jobsite. From verifying progress and quality to making sure deliveries are on time, using construction security cameras to remotely monitor jobsites means you don’t always have to be there to make educated decisions. The information you need can be confirmed within seconds.
When artificial intelligence (AI) is layered over images and video, actionable data can inform your next steps. For example, an image search for “cement trucks” can quickly narrow in on photo data to help you confirm charges for any concrete additives that may have been needed due to the weather.
- Improve Best Practices
Using footage to analyze workflow patterns can help you determine which jobsite practices yield the best results—and which inhibit progress. This valuable data can pinpoint where changes need to be made to improve project productivity.
Is trade stacking creating too much disruption? Are materials being delivered too far from the jobsite, creating inefficiencies? Is the site difficult to access at certain times of the day? These questions can be answered easily with construction security cameras.
- Keep Stakeholders On the Same Page
One of the keys to project success is communication. Cameras maintain transparency and communication with stakeholders across teams and companies so everyone can see what’s happening—and when. When all team members can visually scan the jobsite at any time, this may also reduce the number of requests you receive for project updates.
To make communication simple, be sure to look for a construction security camera system that allows you to easily add and remove users and grant granular access without purchasing licenses for each user.
- Boost Jobsite Safety
Cameras strengthen safety efforts on jobsites in many ways. They can pinpoint potential hazards that need to be removed, inform risk assessments, and aid in investigations.
The information they capture can also identify when and where additional safety training might be needed. When imagery is combined with AI, cameras can help verify the proper use of PPE, such as hard hats or high-visibility vests, as well.
- Protect Materials & Equipment
With rising material prices, managing jobsite crime and theft should be a top priority. Construction security cameras can serve as visual deterrents that protect materials and equipment.
With cameras, risks can be evaluated in real-time as they unfold. If motion or suspicious activity is detected, then an alert can notify you, the owner, or a certified security monitoring agent about the presence of a threat so appropriate steps can be taken.
Cameras Can Be Your Differentiator
Construction security cameras provide GCs with more than images. From live jobsite views and security monitoring to AI-powered analytics that help you make informed decisions, having the right camera system can be your biggest differentiator when it comes to communication, safety, and productivity.
