--- title: "CCTV for Construction Sites in Kenya | Site Security Cameras | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-for-construction-sites-kenya description: "CCTV for construction sites in Kenya. Temporary, solar-powered and rugged site monitoring for contractors, developers and project managers. Nairobi-based, serving all counties." updated: 2026-10-09 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-for-construction-sites-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. # CCTV for Construction Sites in Kenya Temporary, solar-powered and rugged CCTV for Kenyan construction sites — site entrances, material yards, plant, machinery and perimeter, running for the full project duration and redeployed to the next site. ## Who installs CCTV on construction sites in Kenya? [Qyvea Limited](https://qyvea.co.ke/) installs construction site CCTV for developers, contractors and project managers across Kenya. A construction site has three problems that regular CCTV does not solve: there is no mains power yet, the site layout keeps changing, and materials walk off at night. A Qyvea site CCTV installation is built around those three problems — solar or generator power, movable cameras and mounts, and motion alerts that go straight to the site manager's phone. Coverage ## What construction site CCTV covers ### Site entrance & exit Vehicle and pedestrian gates with number-plate capture for trucks, deliveries and equipment leaving site. ### Material storage yards Steel, timber, cement, tiles, piping — the items most targeted for theft. Cameras cover the whole yard. ### Equipment & plant compounds Secured compounds for excavators, generators, mixers, tools and other high-value plant. ### Structure under construction Overview cameras on the structure, keeping an eye on progress as well as security. ### Perimeter & vulnerable sides Particularly the boundary that faces the public road or neighbouring plots. ### Offices & site cabins Site office, stores, and cabins where documentation and small tools are kept. Power & connectivity ## Built for sites without power or internet - **Solar-powered pole systems** — cameras and recorder run off a solar panel and battery. Suitable for sites with no mains connection. - **Generator-backed** — where a site generator exists, cameras and recorder run off the generator with UPS for the gaps. - **4G remote viewing** — where there is mobile coverage, a 4G router allows live view and alerts to the project manager. Where there is no coverage, the system still records locally. - **Rugged cameras** — IP-rated, weatherproof, and mounted on portable poles or tripods so they can be moved as the site changes. - **Reduced on-site walking** — the project manager checks site from the office or phone instead of driving to site at night. Alerts ## Motion alerts and after-hours monitoring Most construction site theft happens at night. Cameras with motion detection can send an alert to the site manager, the site security guard or the contractor's phone when something moves in a defined zone: - **Material yard after hours** — any movement in the yard between, say, 19:00 and 06:00 - **Perimeter breaches** — activity on the boundary wall or gate area - **Plant compound** — movement around high-value machinery - **Site office door** — opening outside working hours Alerts can go to phone apps, SMS or email. The system records continuously, so an alert always has footage attached. Process ## How a construction site CCTV project runs 1 ### Free site survey We walk the site and identify vulnerable areas, power sources and camera positions. 2 ### Design & quote Camera count, solar/generator power plan, mounting method and connectivity are itemised. 3 ### Installation Cameras installed on poles, containers or the structure. Portable where the site will shift. 4 ### Handover & redeploy Project manager trained on the app. When the project ends, the system moves to the next site. FAQ ## Common questions from contractors Can CCTV be installed on a construction site without mains power? Yes. Construction site CCTV can run on solar-powered or battery-backed pole-mounted systems where no mains power exists yet. This is common on new-build sites before the electricity connection is live. How long can temporary construction CCTV run for? The system is designed to run for the full duration of the project. Cameras and recorders are moved and reinstalled as the site layout changes. When the project ends, the equipment can be redeployed to the next site. Can construction site CCTV work without internet? Yes. Recording happens locally regardless of internet. Where 4G coverage exists, live remote viewing can be added so the project manager can check the site from anywhere. What should be covered by construction site CCTV? Site entrance and exit, material storage yards, equipment compounds, plant and machinery, the main structure under construction, and the site perimeter — especially any side exposed to the public or to neighbouring plots. Can CCTV deter theft of construction materials? Yes. Visible cameras plus motion alerts to the site manager act as a strong deterrent. Where a site has a guard, the system also gives the guard a second set of eyes on areas they cannot continuously watch. Sample Project ## Outdoor PTZ & bullet cameras on site ### Hikvision PTZ & Bullet Camera Outdoor Installation An outdoor Hikvision installation: a PTZ dome camera on a steel pole with a weatherproof junction box, and bullet cameras covering the site. - PTZ dome on a steel pole for wide, zoomable coverage - Weatherproof junction box protecting the cable joints - Bullet cameras for fixed views of entrances and boundaries [About this project →](https://qyvea.co.ke/hikvision-ptz-bullet-camera-installation-video-kenya)[More sample projects →](https://qyvea.co.ke/security-installation-videos-kenya) ## Book a construction site survey Free walk-through, camera positioning plan and itemised quote. Portable systems available. [Call +254 113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%27d%20like%20a%20CCTV%20quote%20for%20a%20construction%20site.) Related ## Related Qyvea services [### Solar Backup Solar power for CCTV where no mains exists.](https://qyvea.co.ke/solar-solutions) [### Electric Fencing Perimeter protection for yards and compounds.](https://qyvea.co.ke/electric-fence) [### CCTV for Warehouses Warehouse and storage-yard CCTV.](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-for-warehouses-kenya) [### Solar CCTV Cameras How solar-powered cameras work for sites with no power yet.](https://qyvea.co.ke/solar-cctv-cameras-kenya) [### System Integration Combine CCTV with access control and alarms into one system.](https://qyvea.co.ke/system-integration) Chat with us — 30 min response --- **Qyvea Limited** · Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya (delivery only, no walk-in pickup) · serving all 47 counties Phone/WhatsApp: [+254 113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244) · Email: info@qyvea.co.ke · Shop: [qyvea.co.ke/products](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) · Facts: [qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts](https://qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts)