GPS Verification on Geowork Blog - GPS Time Tracking for Field Crews

Your Guys Say They Were There. Were They?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

You’re out at the supply house picking up a load of lumber. You get a text from the homeowner. She says nobody showed up to her house today. You check your texts and your lead says the whole crew was there at 7:00 AM.

Now you’re stuck in the middle. Someone is lying to you, and it’s usually your wallet that takes the hit.

The Lie That Costs You a Fortune

Most guys on your crew are good people. But let’s be real. If a guy is running 15 minutes late, he’s not writing that down. He marks 7:00 AM on the paper every single time.

How General Contractors Reduce Payroll Costs by 10%+ with GPS Verification

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Payroll is your biggest expense as a general contractor. Labor typically runs 40-60% of project costs. Even small improvements in payroll accuracy can save thousands of dollars.

General contractors using GPS-verified time tracking often report meaningful reductions in payroll costs—the exact amount varies widely based on your starting point. Here’s how they achieve these savings.

Where Payroll Money Disappears

Before we talk about solutions, let’s understand where the money goes: