Time tracking for construction isn't always easy when you have field crews working multiple job sites. You face the common challenges of missed punches that can cause inaccurate reporting, or even buddy punching, which raises the issue of time theft.

Fortunately, the Intuit QuickBooks construction time tracking software app solves these problems. The app provides GPS tracking and easy-to-use mobile compatibility that even works offline. Field crews can almost instantly begin tracking their hours with their mobile devices, and you can see labour hours in real time.

We'll show you why your field crews could benefit from better time-tracking software, and explain how QuickBooks Time gives you the features you need.

Table of Contents

• What construction field teams need from time tracking software
• How QuickBooks Time helps field teams track time across job sites
• Tracking time with GPS and mobile tools in Intuit QuickBooks
• How offline time tracking works for construction crews
• Why construction businesses choose integrated time tracking tools
• Manage field time tracking more efficiently with Intuit QuickBooks
• Frequently asked questions

What construction field teams need from time tracking software

The best time-tracking software for field teams includes mobile access with offline capability, so field crews across multiple job sites can quickly clock in and out. Instead of relying on paper timesheets that can be lost, unverified, or hard to read, easy-to-use software provides the following solutions:

• Mobile access allows field crews to easily clock in and out using their devices, rather than manually tracking time on paper time sheets.
• GPS tracking not only monitors hours but can also grant access to job sites.
• Offline capability means your field crews can still track hours when working in areas with limited cell service.
• Job-based tracking makes it easier to link specific work hours to various jobs worked at different sites.

How Intuit QuickBooks Time helps field teams track time across job sites

QuickBooks Time gives you all the features you need to manage field teams across multiple job sites, including:

• Mobile time tracking: Geofencing allows you to see who's working and where, while giving you the ability to send notifications to crews.
• Real-time syncing: Reduce your workload (and user error mistakes) by syncing timesheets to payroll.
• Job-based tracking: Intuit QuickBooks time-tracking software allows you to track each project's labour hours in real time.

Tracking time with GPS and mobile tools in Intuit QuickBooks

When you're managing extensive field crews and several job sites, timesheets can be an afterthought.

Here's why time tracking with GPS is an important part of project management:

• GPS tracking requires individual crew members to physically present at the job site, which prevents buddy punching and improves accountability.
• Location-based tracking lets you instantly see where your crews are and who's clocked in for each project.
• GPS tracking also lets you see break activity, missed punches, and overtime activity so you can manage your crews and labour hours.

How offline time tracking works for construction crews

QuickBooks Time solves time tracking problems, including the issue of limited cell connectivity at the job site. Field crews can keep tracking their hours, the app saves the data locally, and the software syncs it to the cloud when connectivity is restored.

Why construction businesses choose integrated time tracking tools

QuickBooks Time integrates with QuickBooks Payroll to automatically push approved hours into payroll runs—reducing human error by eliminating manual data entry.

Efficient time tracking tools are just one part of effective job costing that affects your construction business's overall profitability. Here's how the software can help:

• Accurate time data avoids the need to track down and verify timesheet information.
• Efficiently processed timesheets allow you to run payroll faster with fewer disputes to resolve.
• Centralized data lets you see real-time labour hours and make adjustments to the schedule as needed.

Manage field time tracking more efficiently with Intuit QuickBooks

Intuit QuickBooks is the software your team needs. You can effortlessly track your field crews’ hours while integrating payroll software to simplify accounting.

Whether you’re trying to make it easier for field crews to clock in or streamline your management load, Intuit QuickBooks software has you covered. So, take a look at the QuickBooks time tracking app and start saving valuable time.