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Articles
Practical guides on GPS time tracking, construction crew management, FLSA compliance, and payroll automation for field service companies.
GPS Time Tracking & Crew Management Insights
We publish practical, in-depth guides for construction companies and field service businesses. Our articles cover everything from FLSA overtime compliance to GPS geofencing setup, helping you eliminate time theft, automate payroll, and keep crews accountable across job sites.
What you’ll find here:
- Compliance guides — FLSA overtime rules, Davis-Bacon requirements, and labor law essentials for construction
- GPS tracking how-tos — Setting up geofencing, verifying clock-ins, and managing mobile crews
- Payroll automation — Exporting time data, integrating with payroll systems, and reducing admin work
- Industry insights — Trends and best practices for construction, plumbing, electrical, and field service operations
Browse articles below or use the categories to find what you need.
Industry guides
GPS Tracking for Plumbing & Electrical Contractors: A Complete Guide
How plumbing and electrical contractors use GPS time tracking to manage service calls, reduce drive time, and streamline payroll. Practical guide for trade contractors.
Roi and cost savings
Your Guys Say They Were There. Were They?
Buddy punching and timesheet fraud cost construction companies thousands yearly. Learn how GPS verification stops it without making workers feel like criminals.
Home services
You Lost That Job Because You Couldn't Get a Guy There Fast Enough
Dispatch friction in home services costs you jobs every week. Learn how a live crew map helps you respond faster than your competitors.
Roi and cost savings
Why Your Payroll Takes All Friday and Still Feels Wrong
The manual timecard process—paper, spreadsheets, arguments with workers—ruins your Fridays. Learn how automated GPS timesheets fix Friday afternoons.
Getting started
What Changes on Day One When Your Crew Uses Geowork
A before and after walkthrough of a single work day with and without Geowork. Morning crew check, midday site questions, Friday payroll—see the real difference.
Roi and cost savings
The $22,000 Hole in Your Payroll (Most Owners Don't See It)
A story-driven look at how payroll leakage happens. Follow Mike, a Phoenix drywall contractor, as he discovers where $22,000 disappeared without anyone intending to steal it.
Software comparisons
Jobber, ServiceTitan, or Something Simpler? Here's the Honest Answer
Compare Geowork vs. Jobber vs. ServiceTitan. Honest pricing breakdown: Jobber is a full FSM platform that can exceed $1,000/mo for a team, ServiceTitan requires $5K-$50K setup. Geowork is $69/mo + $15/worker, built for the trades.
Roi and cost savings
How Much Are Bad Timesheets Actually Costing You?
The real math on timesheet inflation. Use this guide to calculate exactly how much buddy punching and time rounding cost your construction company each year.
Legal and compliance
GPS Tracking Your Crew: Is It Even Legal?
Plain-language answer to GPS employee tracking legality. Covers consent requirements, what you can and can't track, and how to tell your crew without it becoming a problem.
Software comparisons
Best GPS Dispatch Apps for Home Service Companies [2026]
Compare the top GPS dispatch and time tracking apps for home service companies in 2026. Find the best fit for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other field service businesses.
Software comparisons
ClockShark vs. Workyard vs. Geowork: Which GPS Time Tracker is Best for Construction?
Compare the top GPS time tracking apps for construction. We break down ClockShark, Workyard, and Geowork features, pricing, and which is best for your crew size.