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Time Cards: Setup, Tracking & Labor Cost Management

Learn how to manage time cards, monitor labor hours,
and connect field activity directly to project budgets and profitability.


Why This Matters

Labor is one of the largest costs on any project, and inaccurate time tracking can quickly impact profitability, payroll accuracy, and project budgets.

Without the right setup and processes in place, teams often face:
  • Missing or inaccurate time entries
  • Limited visibility into labor costs
  • Challenges managing crews across multiple job sites
  • Difficulty verifying employee locations and hours worked
  • Uncertainty about whether projects are staying within budget
Proper time tracking helps improve accountability, streamline payroll processes, and provide real-time insight into labor performance across your projects.


What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of this session, you will know how to:
  • Configure time card settings to match your workflows
  • Set up GPS geofencing for location-based time tracking
  • Understand the three methods of tracking time:Individual Time Cards Crew Cards Crew Sheets
  • Monitor employee and crew hours more effectively
  • Understand how logged hours automatically update project labor costs
  • Track labor spending against project budgets
  • Run budget vs. actual labor reports for better project oversight
This session is designed to help you gain greater control over labor tracking and make more informed project management decisions.


What to Expect

This is a guided walkthrough of Contractor Foreman's Time Card tools and labor management workflows.

We'll cover everything from system configuration and GPS geofencing to the different ways employees and crews can log time. You'll also learn how labor hours flow directly into project financials and how to use reporting tools to compare labor budgets against actual costs.

By the end of the session, you'll understand how to turn time tracking data into actionable insights that support better project planning and profitability.


Who This Is For

  • Contractors managing field crews and labor costs
  • Project managers responsible for project budgets
  • Operations teams overseeing employee time tracking
  • Businesses looking to improve accountability and payroll accuracy
  • Anyone who wants better visibility into labor performance and project profitability
If you're looking to simplify time tracking, improve labor cost visibility, and make more data-driven project decisions, this session is for you.

Meet Your Trainer


Our team works directly with contractors to help them streamline operations, improve workflows, and get more out of their system from day one.

Tayo Akinwale
Contractor Foreman
I am a Construction Project Manager with over 17 years of experience delivering commercial, residential, and large-scale civil infrastructure projects, My background spans the UK, and international markets, where I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams, managed complex stakeholder environments, and consistently delivered projects on time and within budget.
I specialize in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and construction operations, with hands-on experience using various tools. In my current role, as a trainer at Contractor Foreman I help industry professionals using this project management software, to streamline workflows, improve communication, and increase project efficiency.
My approach combines real-world construction expertise with practical technology solutions, ensuring that systems like Contractor Foreman are applied in ways that drive measurable results on actual projects.
  • Tayo Akinwale
    Contractor Foreman
    I am a Construction Project Manager with over 17 years of experience delivering commercial, residential, and large-scale civil infrastructure projects, My background spans the UK, and international markets, where I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams, managed complex stakeholder environments, and consistently delivered projects on time and within budget.
    I specialize in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and construction operations, with hands-on experience using various tools. In my current role, as a trainer at Contractor Foreman I help industry professionals using this project management software, to streamline workflows, improve communication, and increase project efficiency.
    My approach combines real-world construction expertise with practical technology solutions, ensuring that systems like Contractor Foreman are applied in ways that drive measurable results on actual projects.
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