#1 Construction Time Tracking Software
The most accurate time from the field. Period.
Biometric facial verification construction time tracking that eliminates buddy punching, time theft, and payroll disputes. Built for specialty contractors who need 100% accurate construction time and attendance – not guesswork.
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Construction Time Keeping Software Built for the Trades
SmartBarrel is a construction time tracking software for specialty contractors and self-perform GCs who need to track time for their own field crews – your direct employees, temp labor you hire, and hourly subcontractors you bring on as extra hands.
Built for concrete crews, electricians, MEP contractors, solar installers, drywall teams, glass & glazing contractors, and scaffolding companies who need excuse-free accountability from the field.
If you’re tired of time theft, buddy punching, and chasing down timecards – this is for you.
Meet the Only Construction Time and Attendance Solution You'll Ever Need
Biometric facial verification.
SmartBarrel’s time tracking software for contractors uses AI-powered facial verification (NOT facial recognition). It scans your worker’s face on clock-in – making buddy punching and time theft impossible. No fraud, no bullsh*t, no excuses.
So simple your greenest worker gets it in 30 seconds.
Your workers type in their phone number. The app scans their face. They clock in. That’s it. No training needed, no excuses accepted. Our construction time keeping software works exactly how your field crew needs it to work.
Seamless integrations.
SmartBarrel sends time data directly to Procore, CMiC, Viewpoint, and your accounting software.
Zero manual entry. Zero data entry errors. Zero wasted time.
Eliminate Time Theft with Biometric Construction Time Tracking Software
Timecards and manual apps cost you thousands every month in time theft, buddy punching, and payroll disputes. SmartBarrel's construction time and attendance software fixes all of that with biometric facial verification and geo-fencing. Every clock-in is verified. Every hour is accurate. Every excuse is eliminated.
- Zero buddy punching - Facial verification makes it impossible
- 100% accurate time tracking - The most accurate time from the field
- Takes burden off foremen - Workers clock themselves in, system verifies it
- PPE compliance tracking - AI detects hard hats and safety gear automatically
- Excuse-free design - No dead phones, no "forgot to punch," no BS
- Built for construction - Not adapted from retail, purpose-built for field conditions
SmartBarrel's Construction Time Tracking App
Three Ways to Use Our Construction Time Tracking Software
For Individuals
Punch mode on their own phones. One tap to clock in when they hit the jobsite. Works offline, syncs automatically.
For Small Crews
Kiosk mode on a supervisor's phone or tablet. Everyone clocks in on one device. No hardware needed.
For Larger Crews
Rugged, solar-powered hardware time clock. Lives on your jobsite. Never needs charging. Built for field conditions.
Construction Time Keeping Software That Replaces Paperwork
Everything in one dashboard. No more clipboards, manual logs, or chasing foremen for timecards.
Time and Break Rules
Set clock-in, clock-out, time rounding, and break rules. Done.
Automatic OT / DT
Automatically calculate overtime and doubletime. No manual math.
Cost Codes
Track labor cost codes in real-time across jobsites and projects.
Temp Labor & Hourly Sub Tracking
Track employees, temp workers, and hourly subcontractors together.Retry
Procore Integration
Send data directly to Procore. Autofill daily logs. Run payroll without manual entry.
Union Compliance
Automatically comply with union shift and break rules. No more spreadsheets.
Shift Approval
Full control over shift approvals before processing payroll.
Daily Logs
Automate your daily logs. Eliminate manual paperwork forever.
Broadcasting
Message your entire field crew instantly with important announcements.
More Than Just Time and Attendance Software for Construction
SmartBarrel gives you everything you need to take full control of the field. Free head office software included with every hardware purchase. No fraud, no bullsh*t, no excuses.
The Hardware.
Dedicated portable time clock with biometric facial verification and GPS tracking. Doubles as access control. Lives on your jobsite – no charging required, no setup, no excuses.
- Rugged, weatherproof
- Solar powered
- Advanced biometrics
- Magnetic mounting
The App.
Worker-facing mobile app for iOS and Android.
Simple clock-in with facial verification.
- Punch mode
- Kiosk mode
- Works offline
- Facial verification
The Software.
Free head office dashboard included. Full visibility and control over every jobsite in real-time.
- Cross-platform (works on any device)
- Real-time reports
- Job costing analytics
- Broadcast messaging
How SmartBarrel's Construction Time Tracking Software Works
See how our time tracking software for contractors automates manual work and saves you money.
Your crew clocks in (three ways).
Punch mode on their own phones, kiosk mode on a supervisor's device, or our LTE-connected solar-powered hardware time clock. AI facial verification and geofencing automatically verify identity and location. Excuse-free construction time and attendance.
Timesheets fill automatically.
As your workers clock in and out, timesheets auto-fill with everything you need: project details, GPS location, hours worked, breaks, and overtime. Zero manual entry from the field.
Cost codes in seconds.
Add cost codes to each shift on a simple dashboard. Split shifts across multiple tasks. Auto-carry codes to the next day. Your foremen handle it in under a minute per worker.
Data collection on autopilot.
AI tracks PPE compliance automatically. Text prompts collect incident reports and work summaries from your workers. Everything appears in one dashboard. No chasing, no paperwork.
Daily logs write themselves.
SmartBarrel automatically collects weather, conditions, headcount, manpower tracking, progress updates, and work summaries. Your daily logs are done before you even think about them.
Seamless integrations.
Native integrations with your existing construction and accounting software. No manual entry. No CSV exports. No data re-entry.
- CMiC
- Procore
- Viewpoint
- Foundation
- ComputerEASE
- Sage
- Quickbooks
- Excel
Why Specialty Contractors Choose SmartBarrel Time Tracking Software
Electrical contractors, mechanical subcontractors, and industrial contractors trust SmartBarrel for 100% accurate time from the field. Here’s how we’ve helped contractors like you eliminate time theft and take control of payroll.
"SmartBarrel was an obvious choice: a simple solution that provides very high quality, useful data."
SmartBarrel fits a lot of our needs as a contractor. It's very unique, it's construction-oriented."
"SmartBarrel is very easy for our crews to use, and we can manage it from the office."
Construction time tracking FAQ
Why is time tracking software critical for construction contractors?
For specialty contractors and self-perform GCs, labor is your biggest expense. If you don’t have accurate hours, you don’t have accurate labor costs. Period.
Without reliable construction biometric time tracking software, you’re guessing at job performance, bidding blindly on new projects, and bleeding money to time theft and buddy punching. The average contractor loses $4,285+ per worker annually to inaccurate time.
SmartBarrel eliminates the guesswork with 100% accurate, excuse-free time tracking from the field.
Is construction time tracking micromanagement?
No. Time tracking for construction is accountability, not micromanagement.
SmartBarrel’s construction time tracking software is built with a labor-first mentality. Your workers clock themselves in. The system verifies it. Foremen approve it. Everyone gets paid accurately.
Construction time tracking protects workers just as much as it protects contractors. When hours are verified through our time tracking software, there’s no dispute about what someone worked. No missed paychecks. No he-said-she-said. Just facts.
The key is using software that’s designed for the field – not adapted from retail or office environments.
Who should be responsible for tracking time on construction sites?
Your crew clocks in. Foremen verify and approve. That’s how construction time tracking software should work.
With SmartBarrel’s time tracking software for contractors, your workers are responsible for clocking themselves in and out. Takes 30 seconds, zero training needed. Foremen approve time daily (5-10 minutes max) and assign cost codes based on what the crew actually worked on.
The system handles everything else – biometric facial verification, GPS stamps, overtime calculations, and integration with your payroll software. Your foremen spend time managing the crew, not managing timesheets.
What features should I look for in construction time tracking software?
When evaluating time tracking software or time keeping solutions for construction, these features are non-negotiable:
Biometric facial verification – Eliminates buddy punching completely. Apps with PIN codes or fobs still allow time theft. Facial verification makes it impossible.
Works offline – Bad connectivity is the reality on construction jobsites. The software must work offline and sync automatically when connection returns.
Zero training required – If the system takes more than 30 seconds to teach a worker, it won’t get used. Your field crews want to build, not fight with apps.
Geo-fencing (not breadcrumbing) – Your software should verify location at clock-in, not track every movement. If you’re a union contractor, breadcrumbing can result in hefty fines. Geo-fencing is essential for time and attendance.
Native ERP integrations – Time data should flow directly to Procore, Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, or your accounting software. No manual entry. No CSV exports you have to manipulate.
Real-time approvals – Foremen should approve time daily, not at week’s end when it’s too late to fix issues or recover lost hours.
These are just a few high-level features that are important for construction time tracking apps, but there are many more. Please feel free to visit our blog on choosing the right time tracking solution. SmartBarrel checks every box. See it for yourself.
Can I use construction time tracking software if I'm a union contractor?
Absolutely. SmartBarrel’s construction time and attendance software works perfectly for union contractors.
You’re paying for full shifts whether your workers show up on time or not – we get it. But you still need to know who’s actually on site. SmartBarrel’s time tracking software for contractors gives you real-time headcount for safety, compliance, and accountability.
Plus, our construction time tracking system automatically calculates union OT/DT rules. No more manual math. No more spreadsheets. The system handles 5-8s, 4-10s, and whatever else your union agreement requires.
Union contractors with 2,500+ employees trust SmartBarrel. See the DSI case study where they uncovered $2.6M in overreported hours.
No More Time Tracking Headaches for Construction Contractors
Forget crumpled timecards, illegible writing, unverifiable hours, and endless payroll disputes.
Get 100% accurate construction time tracking software with zero paperwork, zero manual entry, and zero excuses from the field.
The most accurate time from the field. Guaranteed.
