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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Every Nail Counts – Material Reporting
In the world of construction, precision isn’t just a virtue—it’s a necessity. From the largest steel beams to the smallest nails, every material plays a role in the success of a project. Yet, while most teams focus on the big-ticket items, it’s often the overlooked details—like a missing box of screws or a miscounted pallet of drywall—that can derail timelines and inflate budgets. That’s where material reporting steps in as a silent hero.
Why Material Reporting Matters
Imagine trying to bake a cake without knowing how much flour or sugar you have. You might get lucky, but chances are, the result won’t be what you hoped for. Construction is no different. Without accurate material reporting, teams are left guessing—leading to delays, waste, and costly rework.
Material reporting ensures that every item, from rebar to roofing nails, is accounted for. It provides a clear picture of what’s on hand, what’s been used, and what still needs to be ordered. This visibility is crucial not just for project managers, but for procurement teams, field crews, and stakeholders who rely on accurate data to make informed decisions.
The Hidden Costs of Inaccuracy
Poor material tracking doesn’t just cause headaches—it hits the bottom line. Over-ordering leads to excess inventory and storage issues. Under-ordering causes work stoppages and rush shipping fees. And then there’s theft, loss, and damage—common issues that are hard to detect without a solid reporting system.
Even small discrepancies can snowball. A few missing fasteners might not seem like a big deal, but if they delay a crew for half a day, the labor costs alone can be significant. Multiply that across multiple trades and phases, and the impact becomes clear.
Building a Culture of Accountability
Effective material reporting isn’t just about software or spreadsheets—it’s about culture. When teams understand that “every nail counts,” they begin to treat materials with the same respect they give to time and labor. This mindset shift encourages better communication, more accurate documentation, and a shared commitment to project success.
It also empowers field teams. When workers can easily report what they’re using and what they need, they become active participants in the project’s efficiency. That kind of engagement leads to fewer surprises and smoother operations.
The Role of Technology
Modern construction sites are embracing digital tools to streamline material reporting. Mobile apps, barcode scanners, and cloud-based platforms make it easier than ever to track materials in real time. These tools reduce human error, speed up reporting, and provide actionable insights that help teams stay ahead of potential issues.
But technology is only as good as the processes behind it. The key is integration—connecting material reporting with time tracking, job costing, and project management to create a holistic view of the jobsite.
Conclusion: Turning Insight into Impact
At the end of the day, material reporting isn’t just about counting nails—it’s about building smarter. It’s about reducing waste, improving communication, and delivering projects on time and on budget.
At mJob, we understand the power of precision. That’s why we’ve built tools that make material reporting seamless, accurate, and accessible—so your team can focus on what they do best: building great things.