We really loved the movie-quality timelapse. It was a steal for the production value and the number of videos we asked for on the project. Highly recommend [PhotoSentinel] and hope to use them again.”
Matt Williams
Construction
Timelapse Cameras
See every site, every moment, from anywhere. PhotoSentinel's 24MP cameras deliver professional documentation and real-time oversight, cutting travel time while improving project control and accountability.
Get an Instant QuoteMonitor your site from anywhere
From the office, the beach, the mountains, or anywhere, from any device. See your site in real time.
Track Your Progress
Visualize any two dates over each other to verify progress and settle questions in seconds. Compress weeks of work into a quick video.
Promote Your Success
From the C-suite to the public and every stakeholder in between, create videos and share pictures with the click of a button.
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Track your progress
See the build change, day by day, with Time Portal.
Compare any two dates across the frame in sharp 4K, or reveal an earlier state beneath the present with an X-ray-style overlay. Weeks of work compress into a short, shareable video that keeps every stakeholder current.
Explore Time Portal in Sentinel OSSlider mode. Drag the handle left or right to wipe between now and then.
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Capabilities
More than just timelapse.
24MP High-Resolution Camera
Capture razor-sharp 24MP timelapse sequences that reveal intricate construction details, ensuring clear visual timelines without requiring technical expertise.
10-Minute Interval Documentation
Automated 10-minute interval captures create a high-resolution visual timeline, enabling rapid verification of daily progress and streamlined stakeholder communication.
Continuous Construction Monitoring with Week-Long Solar Backup
Simplify site power setup with a lightweight solar solution enabling one-person installation and consistent, weatherproof performance for uninterrupted visual project capture.
Cellular Connectivity
Instantly gain remote project visibility through cellular-enabled timelapse cameras that work out of the box, streamlining progress oversight without complex IT setup.
4K Livestream
Experience 4K livestream that delivers crystal-clear construction site views, enabling instant decision-making, improved oversight, and efficient project management remotely.
Timelapse Studio
Generate a polished, branded 4K timelapse for any date range in a click. Showcase your project's evolution and keep every stakeholder current, no video editing required.
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Stop Guessing,
Start Seeing.
Get complete jobsite visibility with Buildcam construction cameras and effortless timelapse.
Tired of costly site visits and communication delays slowing down your project? PhotoSentinel provides rugged, solar-powered construction timelapse camera systems that deliver real-time construction monitoring directly to any device. Our HD construction cameras capture critical progress (24MP images every 10 minutes), creating automated timelapses and providing the visual project documentation you need to track progress, enhance team communication, manage stakeholders, and mitigate risks without leaving the office. Gain unparalleled site visibility and control.
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project go undocumented.
Transform your construction documentation in three simple steps.
Get your custom quote in minutes.
Complete our brief project questionnaire.
Receive your timelapse camera within 48 hours.
No technical setup required.
Start capturing high-definition timelapse footage immediately.
Access from any device.
Unlock the Power of Construction Monitoring
Our Buildcam cameras streamline project management, ensuring safety and efficiency across all construction phases. Experience real-time monitoring that enhances communication among stakeholders and drives project success.
The hardware
Made to run on a working site.
No trenching for power or data. Our Buildcam cameras arrive ready to work: they power themselves, connect themselves, and put the site on a screen you can open from anywhere.
Cellular connected
Our Buildcam cameras come online over the cellular network, so a site with no fixed internet still streams to Sentinel OS from day one.
Solar powered
A solar panel keeps the camera running without mains power, straight through weekends, site shutdowns, and overcast stretches.
Remote access
Open Sentinel OS from a phone or a laptop and see the live view and the full image history from anywhere. No site visit required.
Remote monitoring
Keep watch on the site and on the camera itself. Our Buildcam cameras capture on schedule and stay monitored, so an issue surfaces without a drive out.
Everything you gain
on site.
Real-time monitoring, tighter communication, and a record that holds up. Here is what a Buildcam system changes day to day.
Enhanced Project Oversight
Streamline your construction management with real-time monitoring and reporting capabilities.
Increased Safety Standards
Ensure compliance and safety with proactive alerts and detailed site analytics.
Improved Communication
Enhance collaboration among stakeholders with transparent updates and accessible data.
Maximize Cost Efficiency
Reduce delays and budget overruns through effective project tracking and management tools.
Testimonials
From the field.
What contractors and photographers say about working with PhotoSentinel.
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On real projects
How construction teams put our Buildcam cameras to work.
ResidentialSalvador, Brazil
32-month construction of a 42-story luxury skyscraper
CommercialMahomet, Illinois
ECI Construction delivers Culver's ahead of schedule through an Illinois winter
InfrastructureLong Beach, California, USA
Long-term documentation of Port of Long Beach operations
InfrastructureColumbiana, Ohio
Jim Santini Builders reimagines Firestone Park, on time for kickoff
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Industry: Construction
Questions about monitoring large construction projects.
The ones that come up most on construction projects. The full FAQ lives in Resources.
Yes. Each camera captures independently, and every feed on a project sits inside the same view in Sentinel OS. On a multi-building program you can position cameras at different vantage points and follow each part of the site from a single dashboard, which cuts down on trips across a large or spread-out site.
The record runs continuously, so you can see the sequence of work as it happened rather than relying on memory or catch-up calls. Reviewing the timeline shows when a trade started, how a handover between trades played out, and where the program sat on a given day. That gives site and office teams a shared reference when they plan the weeks ahead.
It is one of the main reasons contractors and owners use it. Your project feed opens in any browser or in the PhotoSentinel mobile app, so you can check progress before you leave for the day and stay across a site you cannot visit often. The footage is timestamped, so you always know exactly when a frame was taken.
The footage stays in Sentinel OS for the life of the project and remains exportable at full resolution with its capture timestamps intact. That gives you a permanent, chronological account of the whole build, from the first dig through to handover, which is useful for the handover package, for institutional knowledge, and for future reference.
Yes. Sentinel OS has role-based access, so you can grant an owner, client, or head-contractor a read-only view of a project. They see the timeline and imagery for the scope you set, which keeps stakeholders informed and reduces the run of update requests without giving away access to your account or your other projects.
The cameras are solar powered and cellular connected, with an onboard battery that carries them through overcast days and overnight. There is no reliance on mains power or fixed internet on site, which suits the length and conditions of a typical construction program. Captures continue through the build without a technician on site.
Cost depends on the project, the number of cameras, and how long the build runs. Refer to our pricing page for a full breakdown of our pricing. If you request a quote, a team member will call you back to confirm site details and the right setup for your program.
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A team member will call you back within the hour to confirm site details and camera type.
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