Does every jobsite need a camera with infrared night vision? Which cameras can help deter theft? What’s really ideal for the jobsite?
Security construction cameras come with a lot of advantages; from artificial intelligence software, motion detection and beyond. That makes things both easier to secure and harder to determine what’s best to use for security. Depending on the stage and scope of a project may also depend if some features are more valuable than others.
Understanding the model options and their best use cases can help craft your ideal security system.
There are two common models used for construction site security cameras: pan-tilt-zoom and fixed-position static. These cameras have a lot in common:
- Live, 24/7 Streaming Video
- Integrated, Industrial Cellular Antenna
- Built-In Cyber Security Firmware
- Forensic Wide Dynamic Range
- Withstands Extreme Temperatures
- Solar Power Compatibility
- AI-Enabled Motion Detection
One of the core differences starts in visibility.
Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras Allows for Multi-View Monitoring
A pan-tilt-zoom camera provides the ability to document four distinct views for a 360° panoramic. It also includes an optical zoom that allows you to see up to 32x closer than the original frame.
With live streaming or video-on-demand activated, you can remotely control the camera from a web-app. This makes a PTZ a powerful tool to see the jobsite live, and monitor the site for suspicious activity.
Static Cameras Can Cover Highly-Sensitive Areas
While static cameras have a fixed field of view, their true advantage lies in their infrared capabilities. While all cameras require adequate lighting for optimal visibility, infrared static cameras bridge the gap in low-lit areas, ensuring clear footage even after hours. Their continuous, fixed coverage makes them ideal for monitoring entrance and exit points, providing uninterrupted documentation of site activity. Additionally, infrared technology is especially useful for securing laydown yards and other high-risk areas, enhancing visibility where it’s needed most.
Combine Both for a Full-Coverage Protection Plan
Ultimately, each camera model provides visibility and security on site. But combining both can be a powerful way to maintain site security. For example, a static camera can be used to monitor a laydown area while a PTZ can be used to track activity throughout the project.
By combining static infrared cameras for continuous, fixed-position monitoring and PTZ cameras for dynamic, flexible coverage, construction teams can maximize security, improve visibility, and streamline project management. Infrared cameras ensure that nothing goes unnoticed, even in low-lit spaces, while PTZ cameras provide the ability to zoom in and track activity.
Build Your Jobsite Defense Plan
All OxBlue security cameras include three levels of jobsite protection for projects of all sizes. Regardless of camera, you can add threat deterrence equipment and live professional monitoring for a full, hassle-free, risk-reduction plan.
Investing in the right combination means better protection, fewer blind spots, and more efficient construction site management.
