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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Lock Down Your Labor Costs: 5 Ways Biometrics Transform Construction Time Tracking
In the fast-paced world of construction, precision is everything. Every minute and every dollar counts. Accurately managing your crew’s time is fundamental to keeping projects on budget, ensuring payroll is fair, and driving maximum productivity. For decades, the industry has leaned on methods like paper time cards and basic mobile apps. While familiar, these systems are often prone to costly errors, time theft, and daily inefficiencies.
Today, a powerful solution is setting a new standard for how construction companies manage their most critical asset: their people. Biometric technology—using unique identifiers like fingerprints or facial recognition—is revolutionizing construction time management. At mJobTime, we’ve seen firsthand how this shift empowers businesses to operate with unparalleled accuracy.
Here are five key reasons to upgrade your time management with biometrics.
1. Eliminate Time Theft and “Buddy Punching” for Good
“Buddy punching”—when one employee clocks in for another who is running late or absent—is a persistent drain on profitability. These seemingly minor incidents quickly accumulate into significant financial losses and can damage team morale.
Biometrics puts a definitive end to this. Since each clock-in requires a unique, individual scan, it’s physically impossible for an employee to punch in for someone else. This guarantees you only pay for the hours your team actually works, directly protecting your bottom line.
2. Guarantee Accurate and Fair Payroll
Biometric time clocks capture the exact moment an employee begins and ends their work. This precision removes the guesswork of handwritten logs and the potential for human error. No more chasing down forgotten time entries or resolving disputes over misremembered hours.
By creating an indisputable record, you ensure every employee is paid accurately for every minute on the job. This fosters a culture of trust and transparency, showing your team that you value their time.
3. Enhance Job Site Security and Safety
In an emergency, knowing precisely who is on your job site is not just important—it can be life-saving. Biometric systems provide a real-time, reliable roster of all personnel currently on site, allowing for a swift and accurate headcount when seconds matter.
Beyond emergencies, this technology acts as a powerful access control system. It prevents unauthorized individuals from entering your site, safeguarding your valuable equipment, materials, and assets from potential theft or vandalism.
4. Simplify and Speed Up the Clock-In Process
Traditional clock-in methods can be a hassle. An employee might forget their ID card, or a mobile app may fail due to poor reception on site. Biometric solutions are seamless. A quick, simple scan of a fingerprint or face takes just a moment.
This frictionless process makes clocking in and out effortless for your crew, encouraging consistent use and leading to more complete and reliable data from the start.
5. Turn Raw Data into Actionable Insights
The data gathered from a biometric system is a goldmine for business intelligence. It offers far more than simple start and end times, providing real-time insights into labor costs per project, crew productivity, and resource allocation.
This powerful data allows you to:
- Identify bottlenecks: See exactly which phases of a project are running behind schedule.
- Optimize staffing: Make sure you have the right number of workers on site for maximum efficiency.
- Forecast labor costs with confidence: Create more accurate bids and budgets for future jobs.
By leveraging these insights, you can move from reactive problem-solving to proactive, data-driven management.
The Future of Construction Management is Now
Adopting biometric technology is more than a simple upgrade—it’s a strategic move toward building a more efficient, secure, and profitable construction business. At mJobTime, we’re dedicated to providing the tools that power precision and trust. Biometrics is the key to unlocking a new level of control and insight for your operations.