CSS Solar is a state-licensed contractor that works with leading solar energy provider companies (EPC) and the best utilities to install smart and clean solar energy. They operate throughout the south and eastern US and have worked on projects in Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Mississippi and Kentucky for major power companies.
LOCATION
Clermont, FL
CONTRACTOR TYPE
Specialty Contractor
TRADE
Solar Contractor
NO. OF EMPLOYEES
200 - 700
INTEGRATIONS
Solar contractor reduced their payroll costs by 20% and eliminated time theft right after implementing SmartBarrel
CSS Solar is a state-licensed contractor that works with leading solar energy provider companies (EPC) and the best utilities to install smart and clean solar energy. They operate throughout the south and eastern US and have worked on projects in Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Mississippi and Kentucky for major power companies. As projects ramp up and down, they can have anywhere from 200 to 700 company employees, almost all of whom are in the field and get paid based on their hours worked. With so many new employees hired at once for huge projects across the nation, it’s hard to maintain trust and accountability in the field. Reducing time theft is the easiest way to inform every employee that trust is core. Within weeks of deploying SmartBarrel, CSS Solar identified 15 employees committing time fraud. In addition to ensuring every employee earns what they work, SmartBarrel has helped CSS Solar save over $100 per employee monthly and reduce payroll administration time in half, equivalent to 20% in time savings. With over 200 employees at CSS Solar, SmartBarrel helps save around $20,000 per month.
"SmartBarrel revolutionized our workforce management at CSS Solar. With advanced features like facial verification, it's not just a time-tracking tool; it's our shield against time theft and inefficiency. Thanks to SmartBarrel, we've saved thousands of dollars monthly and gained invaluable peace of mind knowing our operations are more secure and streamlined than ever before." – Jimmy Lee, President at CSS Solar LLC.
BEFORE SMARTBARREL
The Problem With Time Apps and Biometric Fingerprint Scanning Devices
Before SmartBarrel, CSS Solar used a traditional app-based time clock solution and biometric fingerprint scanning with access codes to verify employees. The app solution allowed for employees to check in with other employee credentials and commit time fraud. Biometric fingerprint scanning has a high failure rate in construction, with many workers spending years in the field. When COVID made it impossible for employees to check with their fingerprints, CSS Solar was left searching for another time tracking solution.
THE RESULTS
The Rapid Touchless Solution
SmartBarrel seemed like the only logical solution. “The no-touch option to check-in employees on a site made sense for us.” says Jimmy. SmartBarrel’s face verification technology enabled up to 200 employees to check in under 15 minutes without anyone touching the devices. Another huge benefit was that onboarding new employees took less than 2 minutes per employee. As everyone started to embrace SmartBarrel, Jimmy discovered something interesting.
"SmartBarrel automatically identified time entries where people were purposely hiding their faces, and after a quick investigation, it appeared some employees were punching time for other employees while covering up the camera."
With SmartBarrel, CSS Solar maintains integrity on the job site, improving employee morale and staying true to CSS Solar values.
THE IMPACT
Integration to CSS Solars’ Systems and Technologies (ADP, Sage 300, PROCORE)
CSS Solar relies on ADP for payroll processing. Before SmartBarrel, it would take Jimmy’s team two days a week to produce payroll runs. With SmartBarrel, accuracy is never in question and Jimmy’s team has reduced payroll by one day per week, reducing admin time by 50%. CSS Solar also uses Sage 300 Contractor (previously Timberline) and Procore for project management. The CSS team applies cost codes to shifts in SmartBarrel for job costing and SmartBarrel has a direct integration to Procore Workforce Management auto-syncing time sheets to eliminate double entry and allowing the team to get accurate hours into Procore for financial reporting.
The Overall Impact of SmartBarrel for CSS Solar
SmartBarrel’s integration at CSS Solar has transformed the company culture, instilling a sense of trust and accountability across the organization. With its advanced features, such as facial recognition technology and touchless check-in, SmartBarrel ensures accurate time tracking, fostering transparency and integrity in employee operations. Management can confidently rely on the system’s data, knowing that every hour logged is legitimate. This newfound trust in the numbers has not only streamlined payroll processes but has also cultivated a culture of accountability company-wide, contributing to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.
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