The construction burden refers to all indirect expenses involved in hiring a worker other than the payments they receive per hour. These hidden expenses, such as payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, and workers’ compensation, can hurt the financial outcome of a
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How Geofencing Is Transforming Attendance Tracking In Construction
Geofencing is a location-based technology that helps track attendance in the construction industry, as it uses GPS to set virtual boundaries for people. By creating virtual boundaries around construction sites, companies can automate the check-in and check-out process, ensuring precise

The Future of Labor Tracking: What Contractors Need to Know
Current methods of labor tracking in construction have come a long way. With studies showing that automated labor tracking systems can reduce administrative costs in companies by up to 30%, it has become very important for assessing the success of

How Real-Time Construction Data is Transforming the Industry’s Future
The construction industry is defined by constant pressure to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and overcome unexpected challenges. In this high-pressure environment, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Enter real-time construction data: the game-changer that’s

Timesheet Automation: The Future of Labor Management
The construction industry, known for its harsh environment, dynamic workforce and complex operation, is constantly changing, in order to make the most of the digital solutions that can help organize and optimize processes while boosting the project’s efficiency. One of

Time & Materials Billing Guide for Specialty Contractors and Self-Perform General Contractors
Many contractors in the construction industry use Time and Materials (T&M) billing to manage project costs on complex jobs, where the scope can change at a moment’s notice. With more mega projects being built, like Data Centers and Semiconductor plants,

Stop Losing Money: How to Cut Labor Costs with Time Tracking Experts and Improve Your Budget
Labor costs are one of the most frustrating problems with the construction of projects. This usually is the deciding factor in a project’s budget. For instance, a mechanical subcontractor in one project had labor costs 25% higher than the previous

Top Collaboration Strategies to Boost Efficiency on Construction Projects
Collaboration has always been critical in construction, but with today’s complex projects, it’s more essential than ever to get it right. A typical project has a wider circle of stakeholders than just the owners and project managers. Architects, engineers, contractors,

Why Poor Field Team Communication Costs You Big and How to Fix It
Poor communication among field teams in remote construction areas can mean costly delays and project risks. Teams struggle to coordinate effectively without real-time updates, putting projects at risk. By adopting a digital communication platform, teams gain access to real-time updates,

Payroll and Timekeeping: How SmartBarrel Supports Accurate Labor Data for Payroll Staff
Payroll and timekeeping are never simple feats, especially in the construction industry. In traditional office environments, staff would punch a clock from one, set location; construction workers are usually scattered among several job sites with variable hours, weather, and schedules.