Construction Sites & Developments
Construction sites need reliable mobile connectivity from day one. Whether it is coordinating teams across a large site, running mobile-dependent project management tools, or maintaining safety communications, Zonegen ensures signal is there from the start.
- Temporary and permanent signal solutions for active sites
- Covers site cabins, welfare units and partly built structures
- Supports site management apps, BIM tools and safety comms
- Rapid deployment — survey to installation within days
- Scalable as the build progresses
Do signal boosters work in construction sites and developments?
Yes — Zonegen installs Nextivity Cel-Fi boosters in site cabins, welfare units and partly built structures, giving site teams reliable signal from day one. Small sites often use a Cel-Fi GO unit; larger developments use a system that can be moved or extended as the build progresses.
The problem
Why is mobile signal poor in construction sites and developments?
Site cabins and welfare units
Steel-clad cabins block signal, which is where site teams need to call, email and run project apps.
Partly built structures
Concrete cores and basements cut off signal as a building rises.
Changing layouts
Coverage needs change as the build progresses, so the solution must adapt.
Safety and coordination
Lone workers and supervisors need reliable phones across the site.
The solution
Which signal booster is right for construction sites and developments?
Zonegen recommends the system after a free consultation — never more than your building needs. Prices shown are starting prices; your exact price is confirmed after consultation.
Cel-Fi GO G41
From £1,795
Single-network smart booster — one compact unit, up to 100 dB gain.
Best for: Single site cabins where the team uses one network.
Cel-Fi GO G43
From £5,995
Multi-operator booster — EE, O2 and VodafoneThree from one unit.
Best for: Site offices needing all three networks.
Cel-Fi QUATRA EVO
Quoted after survey
Active DAS hybrid for 1 or 2 networks over CAT6 with Power over Ethernet. Up to around 6,000 m² per Network Unit, about 12,000 m² with a Fibre Hub.
Best for: Larger developments, extendable as the build progresses.
Zonegen has delivered signal solutions for Taylor Wimpey.
How it works
How does a Zonegen installation work?
- 1
Free consultation
Tell us about the building, the signal problem and which networks you need. You get a price guide with no obligation.
- 2
Site survey
An engineer tests signal inside and out, assesses construction and plans cable routes. The survey cost is refunded if you go ahead.
- 3
Installation
Your Cel-Fi system is installed neatly and commissioned. Small sites are usually done in a day; larger sites are scheduled around you.
- 4
Testing and aftercare
Signal is tested throughout before handover. Optional monitoring keeps an eye on performance remotely.
FAQs
Questions about signal boosters for construction sites and developments
How quickly can a construction site be connected?
Small cabin installs are typically completed in a single day once surveyed. Larger sites are scheduled to the programme.
Can the booster move with the project?
Yes. Cel-Fi GO units can be relocated, and larger systems can be extended as new areas come online.
Can you install in new-build homes before handover?
Yes. Developers can fit boosters in show homes or new builds where modern insulation and glazing block signal.
How much does a construction site booster cost?
A single-network Cel-Fi GO G41 starts from £1,795 and a three-network GO G43 from £5,995. Larger systems are quoted after survey.
Do we need planning permission?
No. Cel-Fi boosters meet Ofcom's licence-exemption rules for indoor mobile repeaters, and no planning permission is needed for the booster itself.