Turn any phone or tablet into a shared jobsite check-in station with AI biometric facial verification.
Punching in is easy: enter your phone number, take a picture and you’re in. Verified hours get pushed to the dashboard, foremen review punches, assign cost codes and sync it to your ERP for payroll.
Set your jobsite boundary once. Draw a circle or polygon around each project so workers can only clock in only when physically on site.
Self-learning AI verifies each check-in against all past check-ins, eliminating buddy punching for good.
Not every worker needs the app. As long as one person has it downloaded, the entire crew can clock in.
In a remote jobsite? The app keeps running without internet and punches syncs automatically when connection returns.
The app verifies every punch the moment it happens, and creates pre-populated timesheets in real time. See it live on your dashboard immediately.
So easy to use, even your most tech-resistant worker picks it up on the first try.
Connect accurate hours, cost codes and daily production quantities.
When time is captured at the source, errors stop, finance gets the right data and workers get paid correctly.
SmartBarrel integrates with virtually any construction software on the market, including:
The mobile app is one part of the SmartBarrel Ecosystem. Want time tracking hardware on site? Use our TimeClock 4.0. All verified clock-ins flow to the dashboard that includes cost code tracking, productivity analytics, expense management and more.
Portable time clock with biometric facial verification and GPS tracking. Lives on your jobsite. No charging required, no setup, no excuses.
Mobile app for iOS and Android. Works on smartphones and tablets. The app is compatible with our hardware so you can use both giving workers flexible check-in options.
Full visibility and control over every jobsite in real-time. Manage labor hours, absenteeism, cost codes, productivity, daily logs and more.
Track by cost codes, completed work and labor costs.
Track per diem, mileage, truck allowance and reimbursements.
Add boundaries around every jobsite so workers only clock in when there.
Automate your daily logs. Eliminate manual paperwork forever.
Scan for PPE, manage incident reports, check safety training progress and more.
Reach your entire crew with a text message instantly translated into their preferred language.
Set clock-in, clock-out, time rounding, and preset break rules.
Automatically comply with union shift and break rules. No more spreadsheets.
Track employees, temp workers, and hourly subcontractors together.
Automatically calculate overtime and doubletime. No manual math.
Track labor cost codes in real-time across jobsites and projects.
Full control over shift approvals before processing payroll.
“With SmartBarrel, we've reached a 90% approval rate for time tracking, a massive improvement from our previous methods. This level of accuracy and speed in approvals has greatly reduced our administrative burden and resulted in significant savings”
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
LPL SOLAR
“Payroll processing only takes me two hours per week at most. Before SmartBarrel, I used to spend an extra 12 hours since manual time entry always had discrepancies. We've cut payroll errors by 20% to 30% because I was manually entering time before, and now I just review one file.”
CAO
SYBER CONCRETE FORMING LTD.
“SmartBarrel’s implementation and rollout went incredibly smoothly. One of the biggest wins was how easy it was to train our field employees, even those who aren’t very comfortable with technology. The system is easy-to-use and has helped improve accuracy and accountability.”
STRATEGIC BUSINESS ANALYST
COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC.
“It takes foremen 5 to 10 minutes to approve time at the end of the day or the next morning. As a result, payroll is no longer a fire drill. We’re not having to do double runs of payroll on Friday anymore. That in itself is amazing.”
DIRECTOR, TALENT & REGIONAL HR
JENCO, INC.
“We had over 1000 workers but no standardized system for time capture. With SmartBarrel, we now have complete visibility, even for projects hundreds of miles away. We can see who is onsite, what cost codes were performed, all in real time. We can then convey this information to clients and it settles disputes before they arise.”
DIRECTOR OF PROJECT CONTROLS
APACHE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
“SmartBarrel is super straightforward, even for large crews spread across multiple sites. It streamlines the entire payroll process, significantly reduced administrative headaches, and syncs with our existing project management software. It's truly a construction manager's best friend!”
IT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
NEWTRON LLC
“Paper timesheets were a huge time suck and we had over 700 workers submitting them every week. To fix this, we needed a hardware solution for jobsites. SmartBarrel transformed timekeeping from a foreman’s responsibility to the employee’s. Now, we get hours that are always accurate – upfront. It gives us reliable data to make better decisions.”
CEO
PRISM ELECTRIC
To keep track of construction workers, use a mobile time clock app with biometric facial verification and dual-mode flexibility. SmartBarrel offers kiosk mode for crews (workers scan their faces at a shared tablet) and personal app mode for solo workers (they use their own phone). Both modes work offline, sync automatically when connected, and use geofencing with location data to confirm workers are on the right jobsite. Time entries flow directly to payroll software and job costing with zero manual data entry.
The best way to prevent buddy punching on construction sites is biometric facial verification. Not just photo capture – actual facial biometrics that verify the worker’s identity. SmartBarrel’s mobile time tracking app uses AI-powered facial recognition in both kiosk mode and personal app mode. The person clocking in must be physically present at job sites. Workers can’t clock in for each other. They can’t clock in from home. Time theft and buddy punching become physically impossible.
The best construction time tracking apps depend on your operation’s size and workflow. For small crews (under 10 workers), basic mobile apps with GPS tracking may be sufficient. For mid-size to large contractors (100+ workers across multiple projects), you’ll need more robust features.
Key capabilities to look for:
For a detailed comparison of the top construction time tracking solutions, including pricing and feature breakdowns, check out our guide: Best Construction Time Tracking Software.
SmartBarrel offers all of these features in both kiosk mode and personal app mode, scaling from 10 workers to 5,000+ across multiple jobsites.
Mobile time tracking gives construction companies:
Flexibility – Kiosk mode for large construction teams, personal app for workers operating independently—same system tracks everything across multiple job sites.
Real-time visibility – See who’s working across all sites right now, not at day’s end. Monitor progress and track labor costs in real-time.
Zero manual entry – Time flows automatically to payroll software and job costing. No duplicate data entry. No paper. No payroll errors.
Eliminate time theft – Biometric verification plus geofencing stops buddy punching permanently.
Offline capability – Capture time in basements, remote areas, anywhere without WiFi. Works on all mobile devices.
Reduced foreman burden – No paper timesheets. No chasing workers for employee schedules.
