Construction Site Camera FAQ
Eight answers to the most common questions on documentation, GDPR, rent vs. buy and mounting. For anything else — reach out, we reply same day.
What clients askbefore their first project
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Documentation vs. surveillance — what is the difference?
Documentation captures progress with one or more wide-angle cameras. Site managers stay on top of multiple sites, investors see how money is working, marketing uses footage for time-lapses.
Surveillance protects against theft and vandalism. Immediate alerts via virtual fences or trap-trigger logic. Not the same as nightly still-image storage.
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Cameras and GDPR — does that work?
Yes, with care. Location and field-of-view are key. Focus on your own property, avoid public areas. Persons should not be uniquely identifiable. Blur instead of remove. Data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR included.
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Rent or buy a construction camera?
Rent: cheaper for projects under 18 months, no warranty concerns, immediate cost write-off, access to latest tech via rental pool. Buy: useful for multiple consecutive projects, depreciation over up to 4 years.
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Self-installation or full service?
Self-install: we ship the system, phone and remote-access support. Full service: our own team installs nationwide — no subcontractors.
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Is the camera system insured on-site?
Theft and vandalism risk transfers to the lessee on delivery. Coverage via your construction insurance is possible — we clarify case by case. Location is the main risk factor.
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Why a professional construction camera instead of GoPro or Brinno?
A construction site changes daily. Professional solutions deliver sharp time-lapses, complete proof, evidence for disputes. Eight critical questions consumer cameras cannot answer: secure storage, theft, power supply, failure detection, remote access, card-full handling, GDPR, long-term support.
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How many megapixels do you offer?
Standard: Full-HD (1920×1080 = 1080p). Premium: 4K (3840×2160 = 8 MP). For detailed analysis: DSLR-class from 24 MP.
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How is the camera mounted?
Location is critical. Popular options: site containers, flat roofs, signage, cranes. If none fit: our mobile mast solution. Power nearby? If not, solar.
Seven reasonsobjectively
Experience, reliability and competence — that's the difference between a construction camera and professional documentation.
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Experience
Active since 1997 — first webcam installed on the Brocken — Germany's northernmost peak. Several thousand cameras since then.
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Reliable
Prompt quote, tailored to your project. Price fixed from the start — no hidden costs, no add-ons.
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Fast
Installation within days after order. Shipping systems in stock.
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Flexible
Construction sites bring surprises. Our team usually has a pragmatic solution.
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Competence
10+ employees in sales and service for camera solutions.
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Quality
15 qualified software and hardware developers. Components tested for continuous operation.
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Reliable
NetCo on the market since 1997. Many employees over 20 years with the company.
Talk directly with Marcel.
Marcel Weenink knows every pitfall. 15 minutes is enough for an initial assessment — 100 % no obligation.
Engineered in Europe · GDPR-compliant · 25+ years NetCo · 10,000+ projects