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How Our Construction Time-Lapse Cameras Work

See how our camera hire service works — fully managed from consultation to final deliverables, so you can focus on what you do best

How Construction Time-Lapse Camera Hire Works

We handle everything from camera installation to final video production, so you can focus on building. Our fully managed camera hire service covers every step of the process.

1

Consultation & Planning

We discuss your project timeline, construction site camera placement, and deliverable requirements. Our team recommends optimal camera angles based on site plans and construction staging. Get in touch to start your consultation.

  • Review site plans and project timeline
  • Recommend camera positions and angles
  • Customise deliverables to your needs
2

Professional Installation

Our technicians install camera systems on your specified schedule. Typical installation takes 2–4 hours per camera. No mains power or internet cabling required.

  • Experienced installation technicians
  • 2–4 hours per camera typical
  • Zero infrastructure requirements
3

Automatic Capture

Our 24MP DSLR cameras begin capturing high-resolution images every 2 minutes — well above the industry average. Images upload instantly to our redundant cloud platform via 4G/5G.

  • 24MP DSLR, every 2 minutes
  • Instant 4G/5G upload to redundant cloud
  • Day and night photography
4

Monitor & Review

Access your branded interactive web console to view live time-lapse sequences, browse the historical archive, and produce your own videos straight from the browser.

  • Interactive web console
  • Produce your own videos on demand
  • Unlimited stakeholder access
5

Ongoing Support

Our team monitors your construction site cameras remotely and responds to any issues. Your construction camera hire includes everything in a flat-rate monthly lease — no hidden fees or surprise charges.

  • All-inclusive flat-rate monthly lease
  • 24-hour replacement guarantee
  • Proactive remote monitoring
6

Final Deliverables

Our editors produce a polished ~1 minute master video at completion. There are no editing limits — request as many curated videos as you need. Images are kept for 12 months, so you can get video updates even after the project ends. See examples in our project portfolio.

  • No editing limits — unlimited video requests
  • Post-project video updates available
  • 12-month image storage after completion

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