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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Built to Last: The Top 5 Reasons for Construction Jobsite Success
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of watching a new building rise from the ground. But behind every successful project—one that finishes on time, within budget, and to a high standard—is a construction site running like a well-oiled machine.
At mJob, we know that success isn’t luck; it’s a blueprint built on key operational and cultural elements. Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or an apprentice looking to climb the ladder, understanding what drives success is essential.
Here are the top five reasons why some construction jobsites consistently outperform the rest:
1. Unwavering Commitment to Safety and Quality
On a top-tier jobsite, safety isn’t a rule—it’s a core value. A successful site prioritizes the well-being of its workers above all else, which, in turn, boosts morale and efficiency. When workers feel safe, they are more focused and productive.
- Proactive Safety Culture: Regular safety briefings, clear safety protocols, and a commitment from leadership to enforce them.
- Integrated Quality Control: Success means delivering a high-quality final product. This requires continuous inspection, adherence to specifications, and rigorous quality checks throughout every phase of the project, not just at the end.
The take-away: Safety and quality are two sides of the same coin. They reduce costly rework, prevent delays from accidents, and build a strong reputation.
2. Detailed and Adaptive Planning
The planning phase is the bedrock of any successful construction project. The best jobsites leave nothing to chance. They operate with a clear, well-thought-out plan that addresses the Scope, Time, and Cost from day one.
- Clear Scope Definition: Everyone, from the laborers to the project manager, knows exactly what needs to be built and what the ultimate goals are.
- Realistic Scheduling and Budgeting: Detailed schedules with milestones help track progress, and accurate budgeting prevents crippling cost overruns.
- Risk Management: Successful teams anticipate potential problems (weather delays, material shortages, unforeseen site conditions) and have clear contingency plans in place to address them quickly, demonstrating an essential ability to adapt when the unexpected happens.
3. Masterful Communication and Collaboration
Construction is a team sport. With multiple trades, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders, a breakdown in communication can be catastrophic. The most successful jobsites have established clear, transparent, and consistent communication channels.
- Open Channels: Daily huddles, regular project meetings, and the use of modern technology (like mJob!) to ensure real-time information flow.
- Trust and Respect: Effective communication fosters a culture of mutual respect and trust among all parties. When team members trust each other, they collaborate more effectively, share feedback openly, and resolve conflicts quickly without letting issues spiral into delays.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Keeping clients and external parties informed with transparent updates manages expectations and builds long-term relationships.
4. Efficient Resource Allocation and Material Management
Time spent waiting for materials, equipment, or the right personnel is money wasted. Successful jobsites master the logistical challenge of getting the right resources to the right place at the right time.
- Just-in-Time Delivery: Coordinating material delivery precisely when it is needed reduces clutter, minimizes material loss, and frees up space on a crowded site.
- Optimizing Workforce: Having the right number of skilled workers for each task maximizes productivity. This includes effective scheduling and avoiding over- or under-staffing a specific trade.
- Embracing Technology: Utilizing project management software, like mJob, helps track material inventory, manage equipment usage, and monitor labor hours, leading to greater overall efficiency and reduced costs.
- Strong, Empowering Leadership
A great construction site needs more than just a manager—it needs a leader. The top jobsites are run by leaders who set a positive jobsite culture and empower their teams.
- Lead by Example: Project leadership must demonstrate the same commitment to safety, quality, and accountability they expect from the crew.
- Team Empowerment: Successful leaders delegate tasks and show confidence in their team’s abilities. This fosters ownership, encourages problem-solving at all levels, and builds a sense of pride in the work.
- Continuous Improvement: The best leaders encourage training and mentorship, viewing every project as an opportunity for the team to learn new skills and find more efficient ways to work.
5. Strong, Empowering Leadership
A great construction site needs more than just a manager—it needs a leader. The top jobsites are run by leaders who set a positive jobsite culture and empower their teams.
- Lead by Example: Project leadership must demonstrate the same commitment to safety, quality, and accountability they expect from the crew.
- Team Empowerment: Successful leaders delegate tasks and show confidence in their team’s abilities. This fosters ownership, encourages problem-solving at all levels, and builds a sense of pride in the work.
- Continuous Improvement: The best leaders encourage training and mentorship, viewing every project as an opportunity for the team to learn new skills and find more efficient ways to work.
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The path to a successful construction jobsite is paved with planning, communication, and a strong culture. By focusing on these five key areas, your next project can move from blueprints to reality on schedule and within budget.
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