Enhancing Communication on Construction Sites with Wireless Intercom Systems

Emergency outdoor wireless intercoms installed at key locations throughout the construction site serve as an effective solution. There are two main technologies for these intercoms: The primary technologies available for emergency outdoor wireless intercoms include standard two-way radio technology and cellular network technology. Two-way radio technology enables communication through radio calls but cellular technology permits direct connections to cell phones and landlines. The intercom units come with vandal-resistant, weatherproof casings and include a button which workers can use to request help.

Installation and Mobility

People can mount these intercoms by using inexpensive poles available at building supply stores including The Home Depot. The mobility between job sites is simplified due to their easy movement capabilities. During temporary installations use a standard eight-foot galvanized fence pole with a 2 3/8-inch diameter and add a decorative end cap on top. A solar power system becomes necessary for installation at the pole's peak when there are no local power sources available.

The eight-foot height installation of intercoms allows both the antenna and solar panel to remain unreachable while maintaining the ability to ground secure the pole. To stabilize the fence pole you must slide it over a two-inch electrical conduit before bolting it into place after the conduit has been set into concrete. The equipment can be quickly moved to different construction sites without requiring remounting on a new pole. Once the project concludes the conduit can be removed and thrown away which allows the fence pole and equipment to be saved for subsequent projects.

Two-Way Radio Options

Compatible intercom models exist for your current licensed two-way radios. Frequent relocation makes using licensed radios difficult because acquiring a license demands a 'frequency coordinator' to prevent interference with current license holders. Mobile operations face near impossibility when it comes to this task.

The ideal solution to this problem is to choose unlicensed MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service) business-class two-way radios. MURS operates across five distinct frequencies within the 150 MHz VHF radio spectrum and functions without needing a license from the FCC. The short-range capabilities of MURS radios extend up to several miles which makes them perfect for construction site applications.

Cellular Network Intercoms

You have the option to choose construction intercom systems that make calls to your mobile phone. These cell intercom systems that connect to cell networks allow you to make calls to three specific phone numbers through AT&T or T-Mobile networks. The system lets you communicate with workers directly through your phone when they press the button, removing the necessity for workers to use their own phones or search for you physically. Remote activation of these units' relay allows for door unlocking and gate opening as well as siren activation alongside other switch-initiated tasks.

The two-way radio or cellular network solutions both improve job site productivity and safety. Successful construction project management fundamentally depends on effective communication. The MURS Wireless Intercom System features handheld radios and base station intercoms along with wireless callboxes to deliver optimal communication solutions for construction sites with extended range requirements. MURS provides dependable site communication through minimal interference and expansive range features.

By implementing these wireless intercoms you add another communication layer which guarantees your building project stays on track and reaches successful completion.