Subcontractor Time Tracking Software Built to Scale Your Operations
Struggling with buddy punching, manual entry, and mountains of paperwork?
Never again. SmartBarrel's foolproof subcontractor time tracking helps you get 100% accurate timesheets on every job. Guaranteed.
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Complete Time Tracking Solution For Subcontractors
SmartBarrel captures verified hours directly from every worker, allows foremen to apply codes in minutes, and syncs structured labor data straight into your accounting and ERP systems. No manual entry. No disputes. No excuses - just accurate hours you can trust.
The Hardware.
Mount the TimeClock 4.0 anywhere on your job site and hit 100% accuracy with AI biometric facial verification. Solar powered, weatherproof, and built for the trades. Works as a time kiosk for high-traffic construction sites.
- AI Biometric facial verification
- 100% accurate time tracking
- Weatherproof (IP65 rated)
- Solar powered - no charging
- Unlimited devices, unlimited sites
The Mobile App.
Turn any mobile device into a backup time tracker. Same biometric accuracy, perfect for smaller sites or workers who move between your jobsites. No desktop app required – our mobile time tracking app works on both Android and iOS.
- Biometric facial verification
- Android and iOS
- Incident reporting and daily reports
- Geo-fencing for your sites
The Software.
Track labor costs across all your construction projects in real-time. Monitor multi-site productivity, aggregate company-wide analytics, and feed structured data to your ERP automatically. Built for specialty contractors who need enterprise visibility without enterprise complexity.
- Cross-platform dashboard with multi-site visibility
- Real-time jobsite analytics
- Automated daily logs across all projects
- Instant timesheet reports
Built for Every Specialty Trade
Battle tested for commercial subcontractors of all sizes. Whatever makes time tracking hard in your trade, SmartBarrel solves it.
Concrete
Planned power shutdowns on the jobsite? No problem. SmartBarrel is solar powered.
Drywall
Unlike other biometric solutions, SmartBarrel is immune to dust. Looks better dirty.
Electrical
Weather delays and shifting schedules? Realtime tracking keeps your job costs accurate.
Mechanical
Workers moving between your sites? Use the app - same 100% accuracy anywhere.
Solar
Seamless connectivity for even the most remote jobsites your crews work.
Civil
Don't make your crew walk miles to clock in and out. Turn any mobile phone into a time kiosk.
Why Specialty Contractors Choose Our Subcontractor Software
100% accurate time from your crews, made easy, built to scale. Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what specialty contractors say about SmartBarrel subcontractor software.
The secret to foolproof subcontractor time tracking
SmartBarrel uses AI-powered biometric facial verification - not facial recognition. It scans faces, compares them to their last few photos, and logs clock-in times automatically. Whether you're managing a few crews or many, every hour is verified.
- 100% accurate verification
- Works with masks, specs, and hardhats
- Detects PPE for compliance documentation
- No photo shoot required - learns workers automatically
Effortless subcontractor time tracking, error-proof insights.
Time Tracking App
Easily track time spent on tasks for every one of your jobs. Capture work hours accurately from the moment workers arrive on site.
Headcount
Monitor who's on your sites in real-time. Keep projects on track and labor costs in check.
Access Control
Control who accesses your jobsites. Verify that everyone clocking in is who they say they are. No buddy punching.
Daily Logs
Automate daily reports with real-time data. Save your foremen hours every week with our time tracking app.
Jobsite Analytics
Take control of your job costs with precise production tracking insights. Automatically calculate labor costs and productivity metrics.
Communications
Keep your crew informed about weather delays, policy changes, or schedule updates with instant broadcast text messaging.
Save time and money on every job.
Biometric verification ensures you only pay for hours worked. Automated workflows save your foremen hours every week. Real-time analytics keep your labor costs under control. Reduce errors and get paid faster with bulletproof documentation of billable hours.
Worker accountability without foreman burden.
SmartBarrel removes the timesheet burden from every foreman so they can focus on job progress and getting work done. Our construction time tracking tools are designed to improve efficiency, not create more admin work.
Seamlessly integrate into your systems.
SmartBarrel works with your accounting and project management platforms - with native integrations for Procore, CMiC, Vista, Foundation, and PowerBI. Hours flow directly to your accounting software and payroll system.
Subcontractor Time Tracking App Questions
How does time tracker improve project management for subcontractors?
It gets your foremen out of timesheet hell. With AI-powered biometric time tracking, actual hours flow straight from the field to payroll software – no paper, no time entry, no disputes with workers about their time. You get real time reports on labor costs for every job, so you can track project progress and make decisions before you’re over budget. Bottom line: better visibility, accurate job costing, and foremen who can manage projects instead of chasing timesheets.
What problems can time construction time tracking software solve for subcontractors?
Time tracking apps like SmartBarrel solve a number of problems, including buddy punching, time theft, foremen wasting hours on timesheets, payroll errors, and inaccurate job costing. SmartBarrel’s biometric facial verification eliminates buddy punching for good – workers can’t clock in for each other. Automated time capture removes the burden from your foremen and eliminates manual time entry. Real-time data gives you accurate hourly rates and actual hours worked across all your sites. If you’re billing T&M, you get bulletproof documentation for every billable hour when GCs question your contractor time.
What are the integration capabilities with accounting systems?
SmartBarrel integrates natively with Vista, CMiC, Foundation, Acumatica, Jonas, COINS, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Payroll, and more. Actual hours flow straight to your payroll software to process payroll – no manual time entry needed. Cost codes, hourly rates, job numbers, worker classifications all sync automatically for streamlined payroll. For T&M billing, you get the documentation your clients demand. It’s bidirectional: project information flows from your ERP to SmartBarrel, verified hours flow back. Set it up once, forget about it, create invoices confidently.
Can SmartBarrel scale for specialty contractors with multiple jobsites?
Absolutely. Deploy TimeClock 4.0 time kiosk devices across your entire operation – or use our mobile apps for smaller sites. Every location delivers the same biometric verification accuracy. Your back office gets real time reports with multi-site visibility, company-wide analytics, and structured data feeding your ERP. The field experience stays simple – workers track time by scanning their face. Our time clock feature handles the complexity behind the scenes. Need help? Our support team is here to ensure smooth deployment across all your locations.
How does SmartBarrel track time for multi-state operations with different labor laws?
Set rules by state, project, or worker classification – including independent contractors. SmartBarrel’s time tracking tools automatically calculate correct prevailing wage rates, union hourly rates, or standard rates based on where workers clock in. Timesheet approvals and time management stay compliant across multiple states. Your CFO gets audit-grade documentation.
How does SmartBarrel handle both union and non-union crews across multiple states?
Set classification rules by worker, crew, or project – easily edit as needed. SmartBarrel automatically applies union rates, prevailing wage, or standard hourly rates based on who clocks in and where. Use kiosk mode on TimeClock 4.0 or our user friendly mobile apps. All tracked with the same biometric verification across all your jobsites. Approve timesheets with one click. One system. All your complexity handled.
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Ready to Get 100% Accurate Time From Your Crews?
Stop losing money to buddy punching and time theft. Stop burdening your foremen with timesheet admin. Get the most accurate hours from the field, automatically synced to payroll. Track progress across your entire operation. Improve efficiency and cash flow.
Built BY the trades, FOR the trades. Built to scale.
Your workers punch in. Our system handles everything else.
