Private 5G for Construction Site Video Surveillance

Real-Time Monitoring for Large Infrastructure Projects

Background
A 120-acre infrastructure construction project (highway + commercial complex) required:

  • 24/7 HD video surveillance
  • Remote monitoring from headquarters
  • AI-based safety detection (PPE, perimeter intrusion)
  • Time-lapse recording for project documentation
  • Temporary but secure network deployment

Challenges with traditional solutions:
 No fiber infrastructure onsite
 Wi-Fi unreliable in metal-heavy environment
 Frequent camera dropouts
 High setup time (weeks)
 Security risks over public LTE

The project owner needed a rapid, secure, high-bandwidth wireless network that could scale
as the site expanded.

Solution: EdgeNectar CompactOne Private 5G
The site deployed CompactOne Integrated 5G Core + gNodeB for dedicated onsite
connectivity.

Key technical capabilities:

  • Integrated 5G Core + RAN (all-in-one design)
  • IP67 outdoor rating
  • Operating temperature -40°C to +55°C
  • Up to 1.5 Gbps downlink throughput
  • Built-in onsite 5GC for local data control

Deployment Architecture
Onsite Setup
 2 × CompactOne units mounted on temporary poles
 HD 4K surveillance cameras with 5G CPE
 Local NVR server inside project office
 Satellite / microwave backhaul to HQ and cloud

Network Design

    • Dedicated network resource for surveillance traffic
    • Isolated management resource for IT
    • Local 5G Gateway keeps video traffic onsite

All video streams remain inside the site firewall before optional cloud upload

Operational Benefits

Rapid Deployment
 Installed and operational within 1 day
 No trenching, no extensive cabling
 Plug-and-play configuration

Reliable HD Video Streaming
 Stable 4K streams from 60+ cameras
 Low latency enables live monitoring
 No Wi-Fi interference from heavy machinery

Enhanced Safety & Compliance
Enabled AI-based:
 Hard-hat detection
 Fall-risk monitoring
 Perimeter intrusion detection
 Unauthorized vehicle alerts
Sub-5ms user-plane latency supports real-time AI analytics

Improved Project Oversight

  • Real-time progress monitoring
  • Time-lapse construction documentation
  • Insurance and compliance audit records
  • Remote executive dashboard access

Scalability

As the site expanded:

  • Additional CompactOne units cascaded via 10G SFP+
  • Coverage extended without redesign
  • Cameras added without impacting performance

Business Impact

Metric

Result

Deployment Time

Reduced from weeks to < 1 day

Video Downtime

Reduced by 95%

Security Incidents

Decreased by 40%

IT Maintenance Visits

Reduced by 60%

Why Private 5G Instead of Wi-Fi?

Private 5G (CompactOne)

Wi-Fi

Seamless mobility

Frequent reconnects

Dedicated spectrum

Congestion & interference

Onsite 5G Core

Public cloud dependency

Enterprise-grade security

Shared credentials risk

Outdoor-ready IP67

Requires enclosure

Executive Summary

For large construction sites, private 5G provides:

  • Rapid deployment
  • Secure onsite video processing
  • High bandwidth for 4K cameras
  • Rugged outdoor performance
  • Scalable architecture

CompactOne transforms temporary construction connectivity into enterprise-grade digital infrastructure.