How to Choose a Construction Camera Vendor

Choosing the right construction camera vendor is a vital decision that greatly impacts your project. Each site is unique, and vendors vary in their services and support. Our concise guide offers a checklist and key questions to aid your decision.

This checklist is designed to guide you through the vendor evaluation process by helping you ask the right questions and gather the necessary information to make an informed choice. Take a close look at what each vendor offers to determine if their product and services are the best solution to document and secure your jobsite.

Equipment

• What camera options are available?
• Are the cameras ready out of the box, or will they require additional configuration or
  assembly?
• What camera features are available?
• What installation and mounting options are available?
• Is mounting hardware included with the equipment?
• What internet connection options are available?

Software

• Will I need to install software?
• Is there a mobile platform?
• What cloud security measures do you have in place?
• How many simultaneous users does the software permit?
• How often will I receive software updates?
• Are there additional charges for specific features or software upgrades?
• What happens to my stored images and videos if I switch vendors in the future?
• What project management software integrations are available?
• How long will photos and videos be stored?
• How long will I have access to past projects?
• Does the software allow for different levels of user permissions?
• How can project data be shared externally?

Support

• What is your product warranty?
• Do you provide 24/7 customer support?
• Is onsite help available?
• What if my equipment fails?
• Is there a satisfaction guarantee?

Cost

• Will I be leasing or purchasing the camera?
• Are there add-on features that I will need to pay for?
• Are there discounts available for paying upfront?
• Are there caps on data usage or media storage?
• If I will be buying in volume, are there enterprise pricing options available?

Post-Project

• How long will I retain access to my data after a project is completed?
• What do I need to do in order to get a camera up and running on my
• next project?
• Can I buy protective cases to keep my hardware safe between jobs and
• during transportation?
• Are services available to uninstall my camera?

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