IoT construction site security
and asset tracking

IoT construction site security and asset tracking reduces theft, downtime and safety exposure in high-change environments. Construction sites are temporary by nature, but they carry dense, valuable inventories: tools, generators, pumps, lighting towers, cabins, temporary power, materials and specialist kit. The operational challenge is knowing what is on site, where it is, and when it moved, while maintaining safety oversight as layouts and access patterns change daily.

The risk profile is predictable. Multiple subcontractors and suppliers share access, assets are staged in exposed areas, and incidents often occur out of hours. Traditional processes rely on periodic checks, paperwork, and late discovery. Connectivity is inconsistent across compounds and large footprints, and high-power tracking devices are rarely practical at scale. A workable system must deploy quickly, run low power, and remain reliable as the site evolves.

Squared Technologies provides a network-first sensing layer built for real sites and temporary works. Gateways establish coverage across compounds, cabins, storage areas, plant zones and perimeter routes, while low-power tags and sensors deliver predictable telemetry with practical cadence. This creates a live baseline: asset arrival and presence, movement cues, zone transitions and environmental conditions where they matter.

For assets, the value is operational reality. Site teams can confirm what turned up, what left, what is idle, and what is moving unexpectedly. Usage-hour cues on hired kit and critical equipment reduce disputes, support maintenance planning, and prevent downtime. Real-time audits become routine, not an exception, and the system can be tuned to working hours, delivery windows and site-specific rules.

For safety, signals must be actionable. Man-down and lone-worker cues, restricted-zone anomalies and unexpected movement patterns support faster response when risk is highest. The objective is not surveillance. The objective is reducing time-to-triage for events that affect safety, security and programme delivery.

Environmental telemetry supports temporary infrastructure and sensitive processes. Temperature and humidity drift can protect high-value materials, curing conditions and storage areas. Early cues reduce rework, waste and avoidable delays, particularly where temporary power and changing layouts increase exposure to uncontrolled conditions.

Evidence matters on construction sites. When incidents occur, stakeholders need defensible narratives for investigation, insurance and contractual accountability: what happened, when it started, and what was observed before and after. Evidence-grade telemetry provides timestamps, provenance and context that reduce disputes and accelerate resolution, improving governance across projects and suppliers.

Start with an active project pilot: map zones and choke points, define what constitutes a breach or exception, validate coverage and cadence, and agree acceptance criteria. Then scale systematically: extend coverage as the site grows, tag priority assets, add sensors where they drive outcomes, and tune alerts around site processes. The result is continuous, evidence-backed visibility that reduces loss, strengthens H&S posture and protects project timelines.