Portable Construction Time Clock for Job Sites
100% accurate time tracking for any jobsite
Portable, rugged, and solar-powered, SmartBarrel's jobsite time clock uses advanced AI biometric facial verification to ensure 100% accurate timesheets. Works with eye protection, hardhats, and in any weather. Guaranteed.
- Magnetic mount
- Weatherproof (IP65)
- Built-in LTE + WiFi + offline mode
From Paper to AI Biometrics in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Deploy the Device
Magnetic or screw mount. No IT required. Arrives pre-configured with your jobsite address.
Power it on and start tracking time in 60 seconds.
Construction Crews Clock In
Type in a phone number, take a picture, done. Facial verification in 3 seconds.
Works with hardhats, safety glasses, and gloves – rain or shine.
Access Your Dashboard
See your real-time headcount across all projects. Instant timesheets. One-click job codes.
Integrates with Procore, CMiC, Viewpoint, QuickBooks, and more.
The only buddy-punch proof time clock for construction sites.
Rugged.
Tough-as-nails construction time tracking system built for construction sites. IP65 weatherproof rated, operates -20°F to 140°F. Handles rain, snow, dust, and dirt.
Error proof.
AI-powered facial verification scans the face on clock-in and clock-out. Unlike biometric fingerprint time clocks, SmartBarrel time clock works with gloves, hardhats, and safety glasses.
Magnetic.
Light-weight and magnetic. This jobsite time clock mounts in 60 seconds – magnetic or screw mount, no tools required.
Connected.
Solar, electric or battery powered with built-in LTE, WiFi, and offline mode. Setup in 60 seconds – no IT, no electrician required.
Power & Connectivity For Any Construction Site
This portable time clock for construction works anywhere, even on remote job sites, powered any way you need. Choose your reliable power source:
- Power Adapter - Standard wall outlet (120V/240V)
- SolarBox - Solar panel for remote locations
- Battery operated with DeWalt 20V MAX, Milwaukee M18
- PoE (Power over Ethernet) - Single cable for power + data
- WiFi - Connect to existing jobsite network
- Built-in LTE - Connects to any cellular tower automatically (no separate data plan required)
- LAN (Ethernet) - Wired connection for permanent installs
- Starlink compatible - Works with satellite internet
- Offline functionality - Stores data locally, syncs when connection returns
What Contractors Say About SmartBarrel Construction Site Time Clock
The Only Time Clock for Construction Sites You Can Trust 100%
Paper timesheets are annoying and unreliable. Fobs, cards, and codes can be handed to a buddy. And biometric fingerprint time clocks simply weren't made for the dust and dirt of construction sites. SmartBarrel's patented AI-powered facial verification fixes all of that.
- 100% accurate data for job costing and T&M billing
- PPE detection for safety compliance reporting
- 3-second clock-in - type phone number, take picture, done
- Facial verification, not recognition - privacy compliant and secure
- Patented technology, designed and manufactured in USA
- Automated attendance tracking eliminates manual timesheets
More Than Just a Jobsite Time Clock
SmartBarrel portable time clock for construction is part of a complete system. Deploy the weatherproof device on large jobsites, use the mobile app for smaller jobs, and manage everything from the live dashboard.
The Mobile App
Ideal for smaller jobs or mobile crews, use this mobile construction time clock app to turn any phone or tablet into a construction clock. SmartBarrel’s in-app kiosk has the same facial verification as the device.
- Biometric facial verification clock-in
- Android and iOS - works on any smartphone
- Geo-fencing - only works when on jobsite
- Incident reports and safety documentation
- Daily work summaries sent to foremen
The Live Dashboard
Automate timesheets, eliminate manual entry, and manage all your construction sites remotely. Real-time headcount, one-click cost codes, and instant reports.
- Real-time job costing and headcount
- One-click cost code assignment
- Instant timesheet data (no manual entry)
- Broadcast text messaging to crews
- Integrations with Procore, CMiC, Viewpoint, QuickBooks
60-seconds easy setup.
Mount SmartBarrel jobsite time clock anywhere on your site, automatically sync employee info, and start tracking shifts with 100% accuracy in under 5 minutes. Device setup in 60 seconds - no IT, no electrician required.
Save real money on payroll processing.
Save $4,285+ per worker annually. Eliminate buddy punching, slash 800+ hours of manual entry every year, track time accurately, and take control of job costs with real-time data from every construction site.
Happier workers.
No one likes being chased for timecards or arguing about payroll. SmartBarrel’s construction time clock system puts an end to that headache with 100% fair and objective time tracking - everyone on the same playing field.
Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Time Clocks
How to track employee hours on a jobsite?
The most accurate way to track hourly labor is by using a mobile time clocks with facial verification. Workers clock in/out by typing their phone number and taking a photo – it takes 3 seconds. The device captures the photo, GPS location, and timestamp for every clock-in, then sends data instantly to your dashboard. No badges to lose, no buddy punching, no manual entry. When comparing tracking methods, consider portable biometric time clocks – see our top 5 portable options for a fast comparison.
How to implement a jobsite time clock system?
Implement the jobsite time clock by simply mounting the device on any metal surface (magnetic) or screw it to a wall. Power it on – solar, electric, or battery. Upload your employee list. Workers start clocking in immediately. Setup takes under 5 minutes. No IT department, no electrician, no training required.
What is the difference between rugged vs standard time clocks for construction?
Rugged time clocks are weatherproof (IP65 rated), operate in extreme temperatures (-20°F to 140°F), and handle rain, dust, and mud. Standard office time clocks fail outdoors – they’re not built for jobsite conditions. Rugged mobile time clocks also have built-in power options (solar, battery) and connectivity (LTE, WiFi, offline mode) so they work anywhere.
What are the key features essential for a construction jobsite time clock?
An effective construction jobsite time clock must-have: weatherproof rating (IP65 minimum), facial verification (not fingerprint – doesn’t work with gloves), built-in connectivity (LTE or WiFi), solar or battery power option, magnetic mount for easy deployment, and offline mode for remote sites. Bonus: apps and kiosks must use geo-fencing to ensure workers are physically on site.
How to prevent time theft on construction jobsites?
Prevent construction time theft by using facial verification instead of badges, fobs, or fingerprint scanners. Facial verification prevents buddy punching because workers can’t clock in for each other. Each clock-in captures a photo, GPS location, and timestamp – bulletproof documentation. Portable time clocks works by eliminating ghost workers, buddy punching, and time rounding.
How do jobsite time clocks improve payroll accuracy?
Simple: they eliminate the guessing game.
With manual time tracking, you’re relying on workers to remember when they showed up, foremen to accurately write it down, and office staff to decipher handwriting and input it correctly. That’s three opportunities for errors – or fraud.
A jobsite time clock with biometric facial verification captures the exact moment workers check in and out. No rounding. No “I think I got here around 7:30.” No buddy punching where one guy clocks in for his buddy who’s running late.
The result? You’re processing payroll based on actual hours worked, not estimates. Our clients save over $4,285 per worker annually just by cutting out time theft and rounding errors.
And here’s the kicker: your foremen don’t need to spend their time being timekeepers anymore. Workers check themselves in. The data flows automatically to your dashboard. Your office processes payroll in hours instead of days.
That’s the difference between hoping your numbers are close and knowing they’re 100% accurate.
What are common problems with manual timekeeping on job sites?
Let’s be honest about what’s actually happening:
Time theft is everywhere. Workers round up their hours—15 minutes here, 30 minutes there. Multiply that by 50 workers over a year and you’re bleeding serious money. One superintendent put it perfectly: manual timekeeping is like handing workers an open checkbook and hoping they don’t abuse it.
Buddy punching happens constantly. Your early guy clocks in his buddy who’s stuck in traffic. No accountability, no verification. You’re paying for hours that never happened.
Foremen hate being timekeepers. They’re supposed to be motivating crews and keeping projects moving, not chasing down workers at the end of the day to figure out who showed up and when. It’s a burden they shouldn’t carry.
Payroll becomes a nightmare. Handwritten time cards get lost, are illegible, or conflict with what the PM remembers. Your office spends days every pay period tracking down information, making calls, and making their best guess.
T&M billing disputes. When a GC questions your labor hours, you’ve got nothing but a crumpled piece of paper with scribbled names. Good luck defending that invoice.
The bottom line? Manual timekeeping wasn’t built for today’s jobsites. It’s slow, inaccurate, and costs you way more than you realize.
Never worry about timesheets again.
Stop letting payroll and time-tracking issues hold you back. Discover how SmartBarrel’s construction site time clock helps you regain control and peace of mind.
