iBEAM Systems

What iBEAM Systems does

iBEAM Systems, Inc. (dba iBEAM Construction Cameras) is a privately held Boise, Idaho–based provider of professional-grade time-lapse and live-streaming cameras for the construction industry. Founded in 2001 and operating in North America, the company serves general contractors, project owners, developers, and government agencies across verticals including commercial construction, transportation infrastructure, multi-family residential, healthcare, utilities, education, warehouses and distribution, hospitality, and sports and entertainment.

The product platform centers on five current camera models: three fixed wide-angle cameras (iBEAM Fixed 4K, Fixed 4K Premier, and Fixed 8K Titan at up to 33-megapixel resolution) and two remotely controlled pan-tilt-zoom cameras (PTZ HD and PTZ 4K, with up to 32x optical zoom). Hardware is engineered for harsh job-site conditions with weatherproof housings, integrated 4G LTE cellular or Ethernet connectivity, infrared and ultra-light-sensitive sensors for low-light capture, and optional solar/battery power kits for remote deployments. Captured imagery flows into the proprietary Camera Console web application (api.ibeamsystems.com), which provides 24/7/365 online photo archives stored in perpetuity, on-demand time-lapse movie generation up to 4K/8K resolution, and HD live streaming with YouTube multicasting.

iBEAM monetizes through a hybrid hardware-plus-recurring-services model. Customers can purchase cameras outright (one-time equipment charge) or rent them monthly, in both cases paying separate monthly hosting fees that cover the cloud archive, time-lapse rendering, and live-streaming access. Prepaid blocks of six or more months of hosting or rental are offered at discounted rates, with non-refundable credits valid for one year. A custom time-lapse editing service and accessories (video recording drives, non-penetrating roof mounts, solar power kits) generate incremental revenue. Distribution is sales-led via the website, an inside-sales team (800.403.0688), and a demo program, supplemented by content marketing (iBEAM Insights blog, case studies, time-lapse gallery), trade-show presence at World of Concrete, and a Refer-a-Friend program offering $250 credits. All cameras carry a lifetime warranty, unlimited U.S.-based support, and a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the company is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise through WBENC.

Name

iBEAM Systems

Legal name

iBEAM Systems, Inc.

Website

https://ibeamsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iBEAM Systems provides professional-grade time-lapse and live-streaming construction cameras plus cloud hosting and time-lapse rendering, serving North American contractors, developers, and government agencies across commercial, transportation, healthcare, hospitality, education, and sports verticals via purchase and rental options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Camera Systems

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Commercial Photography (541922), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Surveillance System Design & Site Assessment (HSAHACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

CCTV Camera & NVR/DVR System Installation (HSAHACAA), Video Surveillance (CCTV) Monitoring Services (HSAHAAAE), CCTV Networking, Cabling (PoE) & Storage Infrastructure (HSAHACAI)

Keywords

• Construction cameras
• Time-lapse cameras
• Construction monitoring
• Site documentation
• Job site cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Camera Equipment Sales: One-time sale of construction camera hardware including Fixed 4K, Fixed 4K Premier, Fixed 8K Titan, PTZ HD, and PTZ 4K models. Equipment charges invoiced upon order placement and due prior to shipment.
2. Hosting Services (Purchase): Monthly hosting service charges for purchased cameras, invoiced monthly in advance. Includes online photo archive, time-lapse movies, live streaming access. Prepaid blocks of 6+ months available at discounted rates.
3. Camera Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of construction cameras. First month's rental invoiced upon order, subsequent months invoiced monthly in advance. Includes hosting services.
4. Prepaid Service Blocks: Prepaid blocks of 6+ months of hosting/rental services at discounted rates. Unused prepaid services receive non-refundable credit applicable to future services, expiring one year after issuance.
5. Custom Time-Lapse Editing: Professional video editing services for finished projects, creating custom post-processed movies with titles, logos, music, and content from other sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

iBEAM Systems designs, sells, and rents professional-grade construction time-lapse cameras (Fixed 4K/8K and PTZ HD/4K models) for remote job site monitoring, progress documentation, and live streaming. The company also operates a cloud-hosted Camera Console platform providing perpetual photo archives, on-demand 4K time-lapse movie generation, HD live streaming, and professional video editing services to construction professionals across North America.

Product overview

iBEAM Systems offers a portfolio of professional-grade construction time-lapse cameras and managed hosting services. The product line centers on five current camera models: Fixed cameras (iBEAM Fixed 4K, Fixed 4K Premier, Fixed 8K Titan) providing stationary wide-angle monitoring at 4K to 8K resolution, and PTZ cameras (iBEAM PTZ HD, iBEAM PTZ 4K) offering remote-controlled pan-tilt-zoom with up to 32x optical zoom. All cameras are backed by a lifetime warranty and supported by iBEAM's cloud hosting service providing perpetual photo archives, on-demand 4K time-lapse movie generation, and live HD video streaming via the Camera Console web application. The ecosystem is supplemented by accessories including solar power kits, battery power kits, video recording drives, and non-penetrating roof mounts. Both purchase and short-term rental options are available across all camera models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iBEAM Fixed 4K The flagship fixed-position construction camera delivering 4K time-lapse videos, 109-degree super wide-angle views, HD live streaming, and integrated 4G LTE cellular connectivity for exterior and interior construction monitoring, targeted at construction professionals needing continuous job site documentation.
• iBEAM Fixed 4K Premier An upgraded fixed construction camera with an ultra light-sensitive 4/3-inch Canon sensor for superior image quality in daylight and low-light conditions, infrared sensors and illuminators, fish-eye lens correction, and 4x optical zoom, suited for low-light and night-time construction documentation.
• iBEAM Fixed 8K Titan The highest-resolution fixed construction camera offering 33-megapixel photos and 8K time-lapse capability, designed for transportation and large-scale infrastructure projects requiring maximum image detail and full-resolution photo libraries delivered at end of project.
• iBEAM PTZ HD A remote-controlled pan-tilt-zoom construction camera delivering HD resolution video, user-adjustable viewing angles, and live-streaming capabilities for monitoring multiple areas of a construction site.
• iBEAM PTZ 4K The premium PTZ construction camera offering 4K resolution, 12x to 32x optical zoom, multiple preset camera locations, full 360-degree user-controlled pan-tilt-zoom rotation, and live-streaming HD video for comprehensive site monitoring.
• iBEAM Hosting Services and Camera Console

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer saved over $90,000 on a project by using photo documentation to verify that a subcontractor had not performed work as claimed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sensera Systems: Sensera Systems provides solar-powered construction site cameras with 4G connectivity, time-lapse, and live monitoring for contractors and developers. It is a close peer on hardware features (cellular, solar-powered cameras) and target market.
• EarthCam: EarthCam is the largest U.S. provider of construction camera and time-lapse solutions, offering fixed and PTZ cameras, hosting, AI-powered analytics, and integrations with project management software. It directly competes with iBEAM in the same product category, customer base, and business model.
• Brinno: Brinno specializes in time-lapse cameras for construction, real estate, and outdoor applications, offering fixed-position cameras and time-lapse production tools. It overlaps with iBEAM's time-lapse core, although typically serving smaller and more prosumer segments.
• Time-Lapse Systems: Time-Lapse Systems offers construction time-lapse camera rentals, sales, and full editing services in North America, targeting similar general contractor and developer customers. It directly competes on time-lapse production and camera deployment.
• OxBlue: OxBlue provides professional construction camera services including fixed and PTZ cameras, time-lapse movies, and online project documentation platforms for general contractors and owners. It competes head-to-head with iBEAM in construction site monitoring and marketing deliverables.
• Truelook (now part of NCC): Truelook provides construction cameras, live streaming, time-lapse, and security solutions for jobsite monitoring. It is a direct peer in fixed and PTZ construction cameras with cloud-hosted archiving and project dashboards.

Emerging players

• Reolink: Reolink sells affordable 4G/5G and Wi-Fi security and time-lapse cameras to both consumer and prosumer markets. While not purpose-built for construction, its solar-powered cellular cameras overlap with iBEAM's remote-site deployments on price and form factor.

Broad incumbents

• Axis Communications: Axis Communications is a global leader in network video and surveillance cameras with a broad portfolio used across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial applications. It is a broad incumbent that competes indirectly via system integrators who deploy Axis cameras on construction sites.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IbeamC
• Facebookfacebook.com/iBEAMCameras
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibeam-systems-inc.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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