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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Navigating Compliance: Why Accurate Time Tracking is Non-Negotiable in Construction
Let’s face it: running a construction company means juggling a million things. You’re thinking about bids, managing crews, hitting deadlines, and keeping projects on track. Amidst all that, something often gets pushed to the back burner: accurate time tracking. But here’s the thing – getting this right isn’t just about paying folks; it’s your frontline defense against legal headaches, nasty fines, and union troubles that can seriously dent your bottom line.
The Hidden Costs of Cutting Corners
Imagine you’re still relying on paper timesheets or a clunky spreadsheet system. A few hurried entries, an honest mistake, or even some “creative” timekeeping, and suddenly you’re looking at a mess:- Wage and Hour Headaches: Ever had an employee dispute their paycheck? Those can quickly spiral into costly lawsuits for unpaid wages, incorrect overtime, or missed breaks. Believe me, dealing with the Department of Labor is no fun.
- Fines That Sting: Government agencies don’t mess around. If they audit your records and find you’re not playing by the rules – especially with federal and state labor laws – expect hefty fines. That’s money straight out of your pocket.
- Union Trouble: If you’ve got union crews, you know how critical it is to stick to the collective bargaining agreements. Sloppy time tracking can lead to grievances, arbitration, and strained relationships with your union partners.
- A Ding to Your Reputation: Legal battles and public fines? That’s not the kind of press you want. It makes it harder to attract good workers and even tougher to land those big new projects.
Your Secret Weapon: Smart Technology
In today’s world, sticking with old-school, manual timekeeping is like trying to build a skyscraper with a hammer and nails. It just doesn’t make sense. That’s where modern workforce management technology comes in – it’s your secret weapon for staying compliant without breaking a sweat.
Take mJob, for example. We built it specifically for construction, understanding the unique challenges you face. Here’s how it turns compliance from a headache into a smooth operation:
- Overtime? Automated! Forget trying to figure out complex overtime rules in your head. mJobTime handles it all automatically, calculating regular, overtime, and double-time hours based on federal, state, and even specific union regulations. Your team gets paid correctly, every time.
- Break Time is Law Time: Many states have strict rules about meal and rest breaks. mJobTime lets you set up these rules, making sure breaks are taken and recorded accurately. If someone misses a break, your supervisors get an alert, so you can fix it before it becomes an issue.
- Bulletproof Records: Every single clock-in, clock-out, edit, and approval is logged and locked down. This creates an unchangeable record – a detailed audit trail – that’s gold during an inspection or a dispute. When the feds come knocking, you’ll have everything they need, neatly organized.
- Know Where Your Crew Is (Legally!): With geofencing and GPS tracking, you can verify that your team is clocking in and out right there on the job site. No more mystery clock-ins from the coffee shop! It adds an extra layer of accuracy and helps prevent time theft.
- Union Rules? No Problem: If you’re working with unions, you know how detailed those agreements can be. mJobTime can be configured to handle those complex union rules – specific pay rates for different trades, shifts, or work types, even benefit contributions. It’s crucial for avoiding grievances.
Plays Nice with Payroll: mJobTime talks directly to your existing payroll and accounting systems. This means your accurate time data flows seamlessly, eliminating manual data entry errors and speeding up payroll. Your admin team will thank you, and your workers will get paid on time.
Proactive Protection Beats Costly Penalties Every Time
In our fast-paced industry, it’s easy to focus on the tangible – the concrete, the steel, the finished project. But neglecting accurate time tracking is like building that beautiful structure on a shaky foundation. It might look good on the outside, but it’s bound to cause problems down the line.
Investing in a robust workforce management solution like mJobTime isn’t just another expense; it’s a smart move for your company’s financial health, legal safety, and reputation. By automating compliance, you free up your mental space (and your team’s time!) to focus on what you do best: building the future, one successful project at a time.
Ready to stop stressing about compliance and start building with confidence?
Let’s talk about how mJob can protect your company from those costly time tracking headaches. [Request a Demo Today!]