An EASY Guide to Construction Time Tracking 2026

Many construction companies in the US still heavily rely on manual timesheets for time and attendance tracking.

In 2021, more than 50% of US businesses reported that they faced issues tracking worker time and attendance accurately.

Moreover, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.6% to 2.8% of the US construction labor force was absent on average every day in 2023, which would ultimately result in a loss of time and productivity.

Manual time and attendance management on construction sites can also lead to:

• Lost/damaged timesheets
• Delay and miscalculations in payroll
• Time-theft and buddy punching
• Discrepancies in recorded work hours
• Inconsistencies in employee reports
• Difficulty in workforce management

With automated tracking systems, construction teams can accurately track hours spent on-site, streamline workflows, and access real-time insights into workforce productivity.

Accurate time tracking can also help with labor budget management by reducing the chance for disputes over work hours.

Modern time and attendance tracking software help to automate employee clock-ins/outs and protect time and attendance data with advanced features like AI face recognition, GPS tracking, and geofencing to ensure accountability and transparency amongst construction teams.