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Rapidly Deployed CCTV for Temporary Site Security

When a site becomes vulnerable, you need security that can be deployed quickly, operate where permanent infrastructure isn’t available, and adapt as your requirements change. VPS Smart Tower is a temporary, mobile CCTV solution designed to provide highly visible, 24/7 monitored protection for construction sites, vacant properties, infrastructure projects and remote locations.

Combining high-definition CCTV, intelligent detection, lighting, audio and 24/7 monitoring, Smart Tower helps deter unwanted activity, detect potential threats and support a rapid response when an incident occurs.

Temporary CCTV That Works Around Your Site

Every site is different.

Access, power, connectivity, layout and risk can all change throughout a project.

VPS Smart Tower is designed to provide effective security without the need for a permanent CCTV installation or fixed infrastructure.

More Than CCTV. A Complete Temporary Security Solution.

A CCTV tower is only one part of an effective security strategy. At VPS, Smart Tower can form part of a wider, integrated security solution combining:

Rapid Deployment

Get temporary CCTV protection in place quickly when your security requirements change.

24/7 Monitored Protection

Smart Tower can connect to the VPS Monitoring Centre, where trained operators monitor your site around the clock.

Flexible & Mobile

The tower can be positioned where it is needed and adapted or relocated as your site develops.

Off-Grid Capability

Long-lasting battery power means Smart Tower can operate without the need for conventional mains cabling, making it suitable for remote and early-stage sites.

Multiple Towers

Multiple units can be deployed and connected to extend coverage across larger sites and complex projects.

Flexible Throughout the Project Lifecycle

Your security requirements at the beginning of a construction project may look very different from those during completion.

How VPS Smart Tower Works

Rapid Deployment CCTV Tower

VPS Smart Tower is a robust, mobile CCTV tower designed specifically for temporary security applications. The system combines a vandal-resistant pan-tilt-zoom camera with infrared and white-light illumination, movement detection, digital recording and a public address system.

This provides a highly visible security presence while giving monitoring operators the tools they need to assess activity and identify potential threats. Smart Tower is particularly suited to environments where permanent CCTV may be impractical, too costly or unnecessary — including construction sites, vacant properties, remote locations and temporary works.

Why Choose VPS Smart Tower?

As a specialist temporary security provider, VPS doesn’t simply supply the tower. We assess your site, understand your risks and deploy the right combination of technology and human intervention to provide protection throughout your project lifecycle.

Temporary Security Specialists

We understand the challenges of protecting sites where requirements, layouts and risks change over time. Smart Tower is forms part of a flexible security service designed around your site.

Rapid Deployment

Security risks don’t always give you time to plan a permanent installation. Smart Tower is designed for rapid deployment, helping you establish effective temporary CCTV protection when you need it.

National Coverage

Suitable for Remote Locations

Smart Tower’s mobile and battery-powered design makes it suitable for locations where mains power, fixed communications or permanent infrastructure may not be available.

24/7 Monitoring

Connect Smart Tower to the VPS Monitoring Centre for continuous monitoring and professional assessment of potential security incidents.

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Integrated Security

VPS can combine Smart Tower with physical protection, intruder alarms, access control, mobile patrols, alarm response and manned guarding.

Unlike a traditional guard, the VPS Smart Tower can:

  • Pan-tilt zoom its camera with active IR to track follow and identify potential criminals
  • IR camera for the ability to pinpoint criminal activity in night time conditions
  • Options available for flame analytical flame detection
  • Operate 24/7 without a break
VPS Smart Tower Construction Site Installation
Mobile CCTV Tower Installer

Key benefits of the VPS Smart Tower:

  • Permanent 24/7 site security at any conditions
  • Extendable mast up to 7.5 m helps cover larger area
  • Smart monitoring and detection system prevents from false alarms
  • Incorporates a loudspeaker to address intruders
  • The bright yellow colour provides a highly-visible deterrent
  • Can detect multiple intrusions simultaneously
  • Various off grid options available for sites with out power
  • Additional CCTV tower units can be easily connected to provide greater coverage
  • Perfect security solution for construction sites, highways & rail, utilities & electricity, pipelines, tunnels, infrastructure, events etc.
  • More effective and less expensive than traditional guards and equipment

Where Can VPS Smart Tower Be Used?

Smart Tower provides flexible temporary CCTV protection across a wide range of environments, including:

  • Construction sites
  • Vacant properties
  • Infrastructure projects
  • Utilities
  • Highways and temporary works
  • Remote locations
  • Commercial developments
  • Land and development sites
  • Industrial sites
  • Sites undergoing refurbishment or redevelopment

If your site needs temporary, monitored CCTV protection, our security specialists can assess the environment and recommend the most appropriate solution.

Better Security Starts Now.

Our team of security experts are on hand and ready to discuss your vacant property and asset protection needs.

Service centre location
Broadgate House, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Middleton, OL9 9XA, Greater Manchester, England
Service centre email address
tellmemore@vpsgroup.com
Service centre telephone number
0330 005 5300

    Our Accreditations

    VPS Group business units Nexus and VPS Site Security are approved by the SIA. Within the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) for Security Guarding, Key Holding and CCTV.

    SIA approval – Nexus and VPS Site Security

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    A: Many of our advanced monitored technology solutions, including the VPS RDTa, POD S1 and Smart Hub +, are completely self-powered, off-grid, and wireless. They utilise long-life internal batteries and state-of-the-art solar harvesting, combined with multi-network 4G/5G connectivity. This ensures continuous, uninterrupted 24/7 site protection even on remote infrastructure projects, vacant land/property, or early-stage construction sites. 

    A: Every monitored alarm, sensor or video analytic event is received by the VPS Monitoring Centre, where trained operators assess the alert using live video and intelligent verification technology. By helping to filter false alarms and identify genuine threats quickly, we can support a fast, proportionate response in line with your agreed escalation procedures, whether that’s notifying your team, coordinating a response or contacting the emergency services where appropriate. 

    A: Yes. Our monitored video technology is designed to work as part of the wider VPS security ecosystem, integrating with multiple sensors and security devices to create a scalable, layered approach to site protection. With real-time communication between connected devices, threats can be detected, verified and responded to quickly, while complementing your existing site safety measures and physical security. 

    A: Our monitored security technology uses intelligent video analytics and AI-supported detection to help identify potential security incidents, such as unauthorised access, perimeter breaches or suspicious activity, while reducing alerts caused by environmental factors like wildlife, moving foliage or adverse weather conditions. Alerts can be reviewed by the VPS Monitoring Centre as part of the agreed monitoring and escalation process, helping to improve threat verification, reduce false alarms and support a more effective response. 

    A: As a temporary security specialist, we understand that security requirements can arise at short notice following a change in threat level, an incident or a property becoming vacant. That’s why all of our monitored security solutions are designed for rapid deployment, helping to secure sites quickly when protection is needed most. Depending on the solution and site requirements, systems can often be delivered on the same day or next day, before being commissioned, tested and connected to the VPS Monitoring Centre to help protect your people, property and assets as quickly as possible. 

    A: Yes. Sustainability is an important consideration in the design and deployment of our temporary security solutions. Many of our monitored systems are powered by solar energy with rechargeable battery backup, reducing the need for mains power or fuel-powered generators. Their modular design enables transportation in smaller vehicles, while our nationwide network of regional depots helps minimise travel distances to site, reducing transport-related emissions. Together, these features help lower the environmental impact of deploying temporary security without compromising on performance. 

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