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Construction Payroll Integration: Automating Timesheets to QuickBooks

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Processing construction payroll manually takes hours. You’re collecting paper timesheets, deciphering handwriting, fixing errors, and typing everything into QuickBooks. There’s a better way.

Integrating your time tracking with QuickBooks automates this entire process. Here’s how it works.

The Manual Payroll Problem

Most construction companies still process payroll like this:

Collect paper timesheets from every worker
Review each one for errors or missing info
Chase down workers with questions
Type hours into QuickBooks manually
Double-check for data entry errors
Run payroll

For a 20-person crew, this can take an estimated 3-5 hours per pay period. That’s potentially 6-10 hours per month on data entry (your actual time will vary based on your current process).

GPS Employee Tracking Laws: What Construction Companies Can and Can't Do

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

GPS tracking helps construction companies verify time entries and manage crews. But is it legal? What are your obligations as an employer?

This guide covers GPS employee tracking laws, required disclosures, and best practices for staying compliant.

Disclaimer: This article provides general information, not legal advice. Consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

Is GPS Employee Tracking Legal?

Short answer: Yes, in most cases.

Employers generally have the right to track employees during work hours using company-provided or approved devices. But there are important limitations and requirements.

Prevailing Wage Compliance: How GPS Time Tracking Simplifies Certified Payroll

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Prevailing wage jobs require meticulous record-keeping. Certified payroll reports demand accurate hours, job classifications, and wage rates. Get it wrong, and you face audits, back pay, and penalties.

GPS time tracking makes compliance easier by creating accurate, verifiable records automatically.

What is Prevailing Wage?

Prevailing wage laws require contractors on government-funded projects to pay workers the local “prevailing” wage rate for their job classification. The main laws are:

Davis-Bacon Act: Federal projects over $2,000
State prevailing wage laws: Many states have their own requirements
Project Labor Agreements: Some projects have additional requirements

These wages are typically higher than market rates and include specific fringe benefit requirements.

Construction Overtime Tracking: FLSA Compliance for Field Crews

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Overtime violations are among the most common wage and hour complaints in construction. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has specific rules for when overtime applies and how to calculate it. Getting it wrong can mean back pay, penalties, and lawsuits.

This guide covers FLSA overtime requirements for construction crews and how to stay compliant.

FLSA Overtime Basics

The Standard Rule

Non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay of at least 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.