Custom Time Clock Software: Mobile Solutions for the Construction Industry
Gain Added Efficiency By Customizing Your Mobile Time Clock Software
Tailoring mJobTime’s Custom Time Clock Software To Meet The Special Needs of Your Business
At mJobTime, we have focused on giving our customers a large number of configuration options to make our application as flexible as possible. However, software programs are designed to accommodate the maximum number of companies possible. We realize that there are going to be situations where mJobTime may not address certain facets of your business processes, but we ultimately strive to provide employee time clock solutions that will be unique to every business.
We look upon these situations as opportunities. This is because we love to get input from our customers about our time clocks for construction as well as our other software. Many times, this input can lead to a new feature or functionality that becomes a standard part of the program. Oftentimes, when the amount of work and time involved is not significant, we will do the work at no charge. Even in those situations where there is a substantial amount of resources required to do the work, if we feel it will improve the product, we often will share the cost of the modification with the customer. In those situations where the customization is very unique to a customer, we will provide a quote for the work and allow the customer to make their own decision.
Whatever the case, our development team has earned quite a reputation for doing outstanding work in a reasonable time period. They will work with you to get a detailed understanding of your needs, propose a solution, develop and test the solution, and follow-up to insure that our employee time clock solutions are working as intended once released. Our customers constantly rave about the amount of time we have saved them with our modifications. Usually, the ROI on our customizations is very short.
Whether it’s a special report or a very specific way to calculate travel or per diem pay, our crackerjack development staff is always ready to meet your custom modification challenges. They thrive on being able to make mJobTime (and our time clocks for construction) meet even your most stringent and unique requirements.
mJobTime Mobile Time Clock Software Customization Examples
- Allow customer to clock in crews with equipment attached, but only post the equipment to one employee’s time card (not the entire crew).
- Allow Supervisor user to transfer individual existing time records to a different company, verifying that all (pronoun) time record fields are valid in the “transfer-to” company, and disabling transfers for “Approved” and
“Exported” records. - Add a new labor report for commercial drivers with the following columns:
- Last Name
- First Name
- Position
- Last Day Off
- Next Mandated Day Off
- Total Hours since Last Day Off
- Hours Remaining (in the cycle)
- Create a delimited file of time and material for our customer to send to their customer, and as a second customization, generate an invoice in their customer’s format.
- Modify our Weekly Time Entry screen to allow for daily distribution of time by sub-job.
- Create new functions to facilitate entry, tracking, and calculation of per diem and travel pay for employees on jobs:
- Allow users to enter per diem and travel rates per job
- Allow users to enter per diem and travel transactions
- Allow administrative users to export per diem and travel transactions to “Bank File” and “Timberline Export”.
- Customize the mJobTime Crew feature to track:
- Day or night shift per crew
- Craft code per employee
- Alternate employee ID per employee
- Per diem code per employee
- Travel code per employee
- Modify the export to accounting to create a text file export and add special calculations described below:
- Specifications
- A maximum of 40 hours per week will be exported for salaried employees
- Salaried employees will be identified by a field in the employee table.
- Time records beyond the 40 hour limit will remain in mJobTime and will be flagged as “exported”.
- For time records that include task codes beginning with “41” populate the “GL Exp Acct” field as follows:
- The second segment of the task code
- Followed by the employee’s department number (two-digit-zero-filled)
- The employee’s dept number will be pulled from a field in the employee table Examples: “500503”, “500603”
- Develop a custom version of the “Daily Time Sheet Entry by Employee” screen:
- To include a five-row header,
- Make the Job Number column header span all columns for the same job.
- As new columns are added, insert them into the grid sorted in ascending order by Job Number, then by the last five digits of the Cost Code, then by Extra.
- Remove color shading of alternate rows in grid and add a solid line between rows
- Shade “REG”, “OVT”, and “DBL” columns in White/Lt Blue/Dark Blue
- Increase allowable distribution columns to 30
- Divide the “Total” column into “REG”, “OVT”, and “DBL” sub-columns and display the appropriate totals for each row broken down into the three Pay IDs.
- Replace the “Save” button acknowledgement dialog with the following custom dialog:
- “Entries will be recorded with the following Date: ##/##/####”
- Allow user to click “OK” or “Cancel”
- Allow users to save selected distribution columns for multiple jobs and have them default whenever a job is selected for time entry.
- Add Edit, Review, and Approve functions to the Daily Time Entry screen.
Let us provide you with a personalized demo today. As you can see, a custom time clock from mJobTime can supply your business with many helpful resources.
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Building Smarter: 5 Reasons to Use Biometrics for Construction Time Management
In the world of construction, every minute counts. Managing time and labor accurately is crucial for staying on budget, ensuring fair payroll, and maximizing productivity. For years, the industry has relied on traditional methods like paper time cards, punch clocks, and mobile apps. While these methods have their place, they can be vulnerable to errors, fraud, and inefficiency.
But there’s a new solution revolutionizing how construction companies track their most valuable resource: their people. Biometric technology, which uses unique physical or behavioral traits like fingerprints, facial features, or voice patterns, is quickly becoming the gold standard for construction time management. At mJob, we’ve seen firsthand how this technology can transform a business.
Here are 5 compelling reasons why you should consider using biometrics for your construction time management.
1. Eliminating “Buddy Punching” and Time Theft
Let’s face it, “buddy punching” is a common problem on job sites. It’s when one employee clocks in or out for another who is either late, has left early, or isn’t even there. This seemingly small act can add up to significant labor costs and erode trust within a team.
Biometrics completely solves this problem. Because each employee’s unique identifier is used to clock in, it’s impossible for someone to punch in for a colleague. This ensures that you’re only paying for the hours actually worked, leading to more accurate payroll and a healthier bottom line.
2. Ensuring Accurate and Fair Payroll
Biometric time tracking captures the exact moment an employee starts and ends their shift. This eliminates the guesswork and potential for human error associated with handwritten time cards. It also removes the risk of a simple mistake or a forgotten time entry, which can lead to disputes or underpayment.
By using biometrics, you can guarantee that every employee is paid accurately for every minute they’ve worked, fostering trust and transparency within your organization.
3. Enhancing Security and Safety on the Job Site
Knowing exactly who is on your job site at any given time is critical for both security and safety. Biometric systems provide a reliable record of all personnel entering and exiting the site. In the event of an emergency, you have an accurate, real-time list of who should be accounted for. This is invaluable information that can save lives.
Beyond emergencies, this level of access control helps prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the site, protecting your equipment, materials, and other assets from theft or damage.
4. Simplifying the Clock-In/Out Process
Traditional methods can be clunky. Employees might forget their punch cards, or a mobile app might lose signal. With a biometric solution, the process is quick and seamless. A simple scan of a fingerprint or face takes only seconds, making the clock-in and clock-out process fast and hassle-free.
This ease of use encourages employees to clock in and out properly, leading to more complete and accurate data collection from the get-go.
5. Gaining Valuable Data and Insights
The data collected from a biometric system is far more robust than what you’d get from a traditional method. It can provide detailed, real-time insights into labor costs per project, crew utilization rates, and overall productivity.
This data allows you to:
- Identify bottlenecks: See which projects are taking longer than expected.
- Optimize staffing: Ensure you have the right number of people on a job at all times.
- Forecast labor costs: Make more accurate bids for future projects.
By leveraging these insights, you can make smarter, data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and profitability.
The Future is Here
Embracing biometric technology isn’t just about a new gadget; it’s about building a more efficient, secure, and transparent construction business. At mJob, we believe the future of construction time management is powered by precision and trust. Biometrics is the tool that makes it all possible.
Ready to build a smarter business? Contact mJob today to learn how our biometric solutions can help you take control of your time and labor.