Plan the Right Site Surveillance System
- Risk Assessment
- Coverage Planning
- AI Monitoring
- Builder Coordination
Keep every phase, subcontractor and material shift on record — without adding headcount to watch monitors.
A Site Never Sits Still
Swipe through what changes fastest on an active build — and why a fixed camera plan breaks within weeks.
- Layouts evolve week to week
- Workers move between zones
- Equipment shifts location
- Materials relocate on-site
- Cameras fixed before layout is finalised
- New structures block existing sightlines
- Perimeter fencing changes mid-build
- No conduit for future cabling
- Power and network as an afterthought
- Temporary mounts become permanent
- Recorder capacity maxed on day one
- No spare network drops for new blocks
- Cameras can't scale with new phases
Installer vs. Security Architect
One mounts hardware. The other engineers a system that survives the whole build — and the building after it.
- Camera
- Cable
- Recorder
- Done
- Risk Assessment
- Coverage Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Engineering Lifecycle
- Ongoing Support
The 7-Phase Engineering Process
Swipe through the sequence we run on every site, from first walk-through to long-term support.
Walk the site, log existing structures, entry points and current build stage.
- Site walk-through
- Stakeholder interviews
- Baseline photo record
Identify what's most exposed — materials, machinery, perimeter, after-hours access.
- Threat mapping
- Loss history review
- Priority zones set
Engineer camera placement, lens choice and lighting per zone for usable footage.
- Camera + lens spec
- Field-of-view mapping
- Lighting checks
Plan conduit, power and network so the system can be re-cabled without rework.
- Conduit routing
- Power + UPS sizing
- Network backbone
Select recorders, storage and AI analytics matched to the site's real scale.
- NVR + storage sizing
- Analytics selection
- Remote access setup
Install and commission in step with the build schedule, not against it.
- Phased installation
- Commissioning tests
- Handover documentation
Adjust coverage as the site changes and hand over a system ready for occupancy.
- Ongoing monitoring
- Expansion updates
- Post-handover support
What Gets Monitored
Four operational layers a properly engineered system tracks in parallel.
Track stockpiles and deliveries against theft and misplacement.
Log every entry and exit across gates and haul routes.
Confirm PPE compliance and restricted-zone access.
Time-lapse and dated footage for milestone documentation.
Planning Checklist
Tap each item — this is what needs deciding before the first wall goes up.
Coordinated Across Every Trade
Tap a role to see where surveillance planning touches their scope.
Builder
Sequences conduit rough-in with the build schedule so nothing gets closed up before it's wired.
Architect
Confirms camera and cabinet placements don't conflict with finishes, sightlines or facade design.
Electrical
Coordinates power drops and UPS circuits alongside the main electrical rough-in.
MEP
Aligns conduit routing with mechanical and plumbing runs to avoid clashes above ceilings.
Security Architect
Owns the coverage plan end-to-end and signs off before infrastructure is closed in.
Engineering Mistakes We See Often
Seven ways a well-intentioned camera plan goes wrong on an active build.
Start with risk and coverage engineering — hardware is the last decision, not the first.
Size recorders and network for the finished site, with headroom for later phases.
Mount on permanent structures, not temporary hoarding that moves mid-build.
Map theft and access points before choosing a single camera position.
Treat network backbone as core infrastructure, sized before cameras go up.
Check low-light and glare conditions per zone — footage is only useful if visible.
Route conduit before slabs pour — retrofitting cable paths costs far more later.
What Proper Engineering Gets You
Coverage engineered to actual risk, not guesswork.
Time-stamped evidence for disputes and claims.
One plan every trade builds around.
Infrastructure that scales with the next phase.
Installer Approach
Cameras go up where it's easiest to mount, not where risk is highest. No documentation, no plan for change.
Security Architect Approach
Every camera position is justified by a documented risk. The plan is handed over, not locked in someone's head.
Delivery Process
Tap a stage to see what happens and how long it typically takes.