Portable time clocks provide a much-needed solution for construction management, allowing for accurate time tracking with teams of all sizes. Check out this list of top portable construction time clocks and find the right one for your company.
Paper timesheets have their drawbacks. Time tracking apps are great for some
Accurate time tracking is vital for construction contractors. Labor drives production and informs material ordering, billing, and, eventually, profits. Even in today’s technology-rich society, many contractors still rely on paper timesheets from decades gone by. When making the leap to more modern systems, or upgrading an existing system, there is …
The construction industry has a unique set of requirements for time tracking. Choosing a solution that works for your company is an important decision. Check out this comparison of the top time tracking solutions for construction contractors.
If you’re looking to improve productivity on the job site, paper timesheets look
Construction projects can often be large and complex, making tracking construction phases all the more important. It’s not uncommon for projects to exceed their expected deadlines, and inaccurate time estimation and phase tracking can significantly contribute to this.
Some construction firms have made use of phase tracking tools to increase
As harmless as it may seem in the moment, buddy punching (especially when done regularly) can have significant long-term financial consequences, costing your company hundreds to thousands of dollars per year.
Time theft is a prevalent issue across all industries, but is especially damaging to construction companies within an industry
Resolving the problem of construction theft has proven to be a frustrating task for many construction companies, but it’s all the more important with how many tools, materials, and equipment are kept on site. Accordingly, the construction industry suffers from $1 billion of lost revenue annually due to theft.
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As the demand for housing and commercial properties increases, the labor shortage in the construction industry is ever more apparent.
The construction industry has been grappling with a labor shortage problem for over a decade. Still, as the number of projects increases across all states every year, companies are struggling
HR plays a vital role in the construction industry. Construction HR can encourage productivity in the workforce and ensure quality work for all projects. Here are the responsibilities of HR in construction, and how you can use technologies like the SmartBarrel device to streamline operations.
Have you ever wondered whether you were paying construction workers too much or too little? How do you attract and retain quality talent while maintaining the proper profit margins?
Accounting for labor is integral to determining project costs, but it’s a mighty task to undertake, complicated even further when working
Properly managing a project’s finances can be the difference between success and failure. A Global Construction Survey conducted by KPMG found that only 31% of projects end up being within 10% of their original budget.
A large part of expense management involves tracking and calculating direct labor costs. The number
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