Environmental monitoring for construction sites

Remote cameras and time-lapse give you a time-stamped record of site activity, weather, traffic movements and mitigation measures. As part of Survey Solutions, we can add sensors that measure noise, dust and vibration, to support Section 61 compliance.

  • Evidence for planning and stakeholders
  • Fully managed cameras
  • 4G or solar power
  • Secure online portal
  • Part of the Survey Solutions Group

Environmental Monitoring equipment on site

Where it helps

Especially useful near homes, hospitals, schools, transport, waterways and protected habitats, on:

  • Construction sites
  • Rail projects
  • Highway schemes
  • Infrastructure developments
  • Demolition works
  • Utilities projects
  • Energy projects
  • Public realm schemes
  • Commercial, retail and heritage buildings
  • Projects with planning or stakeholder reporting

Visual records and measured data

Visual monitoring

Time-lapse and 4G cameras, with solar power where needed, record site activity, weather, traffic and dust-generating works, with time-stamped images and downloadable footage.

Best for: evidence of mitigation measures and environmental reporting.

HD video with SiteStream

Live viewing and HD video clips you can review by date and time. More about SiteStream.

Best for: site logistics and traffic reviews.

Noise, dust and vibration

Survey Solutions sensors measure air quality, dust, noise and vibration against set limits. See below.

Best for: Section 61 consents and sites near sensitive receptors.

Example: if you need to check when certain works took place, what controls were in place or how conditions changed, the visual record gives that context alongside the sensor data.

Environmental monitoring step by step

How our cameras work

  1. Map pin icon, for the site survey1

    Site survey

    We agree what needs recording, and plan camera positions, power and 4G signal.

  2. Camera icon, for installation2

    Installation

    Our engineers install the cameras, alongside Survey Solutions sensors where measured data is needed.

  3. Webcam icon, for remote viewing3

    Remote viewing

    Your team reviews site activity online by date and time, from desktop or mobile.

  4. Cloud icon, for records and reporting4

    Records and reporting

    Time-stamped records and edited films for environmental reports and stakeholder updates.

Environmental monitoring from Survey Solutions

Site Eye is part of Survey Solutions, the UK’s largest engineering surveying group. Its environmental monitoring measures the impact of construction on the surrounding area, from new developments to existing commercial, retail, leisure and heritage buildings.

Construction sites must comply with Section 61 consents covering noise, dust and vibration. Monitoring shows compliance is being upheld, so remedial measures can be put in place quickly if a limit is breached, reducing the risk of site closure and legal penalties.

What they measure

  • Air quality
  • Dust and particulate matter
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
  • Peak and average noise levels
  • Vibration from construction and demolition
  • Impact on nearby buildings and infrastructure

With structural monitoring

Monitoring can be included in the specification alongside a structural monitoring programme, so one team covers movement and environmental impact.

Real-time sensors

Integrated noise, dust and vibration sensors give real-time readings, so concerns are picked up and addressed at the earliest opportunity.

What a monitoring programme gives you

  1. Regulatory compliance and reporting, helping to prevent site closures and penalties.
  2. Lower environmental impact, with the data needed to take the right remedial action.
  3. Better relationships with neighbours, by showing issues are measured and addressed.

Project example: Haverstock Hill. Survey Solutions used integrated noise, dust and vibration sensors on a demolition site near Chalk Farm, delivering real-time environmental monitoring. Read the project

More about Survey Solutions environmental monitoring

Why choose Site Eye for environmental monitoring

  • Remote site visibility. A visual record of site activity and changing conditions, without extra site visits.
  • Fully managed. Installation and maintenance taken care of for the whole project.
  • Evidence you can share. Build confidence with clients, planners and the public.
  • One group. Survey Solutions noise, dust, vibration and structural monitoring alongside our cameras.

Related services

Frequently asked questions

What can be measured?

Through Survey Solutions: air quality, dust and particulate matter, VOCs, peak and average noise levels, and vibration.

Does this help with Section 61?

Yes. Noise, dust and vibration monitoring shows that Section 61 limits are being met, so remedial action can be taken quickly if one is breached.

How do cameras help with environmental compliance?

They give a time-stamped record of site activity and mitigation measures, so you can check what was happening when conditions changed.

Do the cameras need power or a site network?

No site network is needed. Every camera has built-in 4G, and solar-powered systems are available for remote locations without a power supply.

Who installs and looks after the cameras?

We do. Installation and maintenance are fully managed for the life of the project, so there is nothing for your site team to look after.

Discuss your site

Tell us about the site, nearby receptors and any Section 61 or planning conditions. We will suggest the right mix of cameras and monitoring.

Or call 020 3154 8353

Email info@site-eye.co.uk