ConstructionClock is a fully automated, hands-free time tracking app for the construction industry. Developed by an ex-building contractor in 2022, this Winnipeg-based company is mainly aimed at small- to medium-sized construction businesses.

Customers have praised ConstructionClock for its ease of use. To see if this claim actually holds up, I signed up for a free 7-day trial and reviewed its most important features — including time tracking, project setup, timesheets, and integrations. I also assessed whether it provides value for money.

The most significant drawback I found was that ConstructionClock lacks useful features like PTO management and shift-based scheduling. 

In this review, I share what ConstructionClock gets right and where it falls short.

Final Verdict

ConstructionClock offers robust geofencing tools that automatically track your team as they move between projects. However, it lacks flexible scheduling and PTO management, making it suitable only for field workers who work fixed, predictable hours.

Total Score: 3.17 / 5

(Read the full review below for more information on how each section was scored.)

Comparison Features	3.1 / 5
→ Time tracking	4 / 5
→ Scheduling	2 / 5
→ Attendance & Labor Costs	4 / 5
→ Timesheets & Payroll	3.5 / 5
→ Paid Time Off & Leave	2 / 5
Account Creation & Setup	4 / 5
User Interface & Ease of Use	3.5 / 5
Mobile App	4 / 5
Reporting	1 / 5
Help & Support	4 / 5
Pricing	3 / 5
Integrations	3 / 5
Security & Safety	3 / 5

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
✅ Minimal user training required	❌ Basic scheduling based on predictable working patterns
✅ Strong geofencing tools	❌ Can’t book time off in advance
✅ Offline mode available	❌ Lack of customizable reporting
✅ Easy to track project hours and costs against budget

Account Creation & Setup

It was easy to get started on ConstructionClock. 

I had to provide basic information about my company, including my work email and phone number, before selecting my industry from a drop-down list. The options included several trades, from carpentry and plumbing to homebuilding, general contracting, and “other.”

After completing the sign-up, I instantly received a login verification code on my mobile phone.

While I’d have liked to see Google or Apple authentication for speed (like on Buddy Punch and Connecteam), sign-up took just a few minutes overall.

Upon logging in, I was presented with a helpful Get Started page that included initial setup prompts and useful resources.

I was then prompted to download the ConstructionClock app by scanning a QR code on the screen. This saved me the extra step of searching for it manually on the App Store. 

There was some initial company customization required, and it did take some time to configure all the settings. I had to set:

• The company work schedule: days/hours during which the auto clock feature needs to function
• Early-bird and after-hours modes: features that clock in employees who arrive or stay at a project site outside the company schedule

Adding employees

Adding employees to ConstructionClock was simple, but fully manual. For each worker, I had to add their first and last names and phone numbers. I could also assign role-based permissions to each user.

Once added, users receive an SMS invitation to download the app. 

For larger businesses, a bulk upload option would be a nice addition. However, a potentially helpful workaround is that managers can send the invite link to their entire team at once. Conveniently, admins can also add employees who might not be using a mobile phone. Managers or supervisors can then clock in on their behalf.

I loved that admins could group employees into “crews,” such as plasterers and painters — useful for assigning tasks later on.

Adding projects 

Unless you’re using the automated “SuperClock” tracking (more on this later), you’ll need to add projects to ConstructionClock. This is straightforward: Simply add the address and, if you want to add a map location, drag the GPS pin to define the exact site.

The geofence is fully customizable, so by increasing the area, you can ensure the entire project site is captured.

Once a project has been created, you can set the budgeted hours, assign employees, and specify the work schedule. If you don’t do this, each project will default to your standard company schedule.

Verdict: 4 / 5

Overall, signing up on ConstructionClock was simple, but a data import option would be helpful for larger businesses.

ConstructionClock’s main features

Time Tracking

There are several ways to track time in ConstructionClock, and you can set a default method for the whole company or customize it per employee.

You can track time using:

• SuperClock. Projects are created automatically based on users’ location, and live locations and routes are tracked during working hours.
• AutoClock. Users are automatically clocked in and out when they enter or leave a project zone.
• Manual with GPS. Users clock in manually, with GPS locations recorded at clock-in and clock-out.
• Manual without GPS. Users clock in manually without sharing their location data.

Of these methods, SuperClock is the most “hands-free” option for busy managers and crew members — particularly helpful for those who visit multiple job sites during the working day.

With SuperClock, projects are automatically created when an employee stays at a place for longer than 10 minutes — completely eliminating the need for manually creating projects. It also provides managers visibility into their team members’ live locations and the routes they take throughout the day. I loved how you can track and record travel time before assigning it to the project of your choice – helping you keep transparent records for invoicing clients.

Still, SuperClock is not without its challenges. For example, a crew member may visit a friend’s house during their lunch break, which could result in a project being created for personal time. I felt this could breach employees’ privacy. I believe a team member would need to manually clock out and split their shift into two separate punches to prevent this.

As such, I much preferred the default AutoClock feature. It automatically clocks team members in and out as they enter and leave the geofence, but doesn’t create new projects. It does require projects (and suppliers) to be set up first.

For businesses that prefer manual tracking, ConstructionClock can send reminders to employees to clock in during their assigned hours.

Being able to add notes and upload photos while clocked in can help create a record of project progress and keep other crew members in the loop. This could be really handy when various trades overlap.

ConstructionClock also has a neat Tasks feature. Admins can assign tasks to projects or specific people, with clear deadlines and priorities. Thanks to the “crews” I created earlier, it was easy to find the individual workers I needed.

Verdict: 4 / 5

While I found the SuperClock time-tracking a little too automated, I loved ConstructionClock’s selection of easy-to-implement time tracking tools, all of which require minimal training.

Scheduling

Compared to the visual drag-and-drop shift-planning tools in other time tracking software like Buddy Punch and Connecteam, ConstructionClock’s scheduling features are very basic.

Instead of creating one-off or recurring shifts in advance, you need to customize the company’s working times.

You can then set specific schedules against each employee. If you don’t do that, working hours default to the company schedule.

I found this fairly rigid. Because it is pattern-based, you can’t specify availability for those who work flexibly or provide ad hoc support. For an industry where work isn’t always consistent, I found this surprising.

As such, it may be better to use manual clock-in settings for workers whose hours are unpredictable.

Verdict: 2 / 5

If you have field crews with predictable hours, this simple schedule may be sufficient. If you’re looking for a flexible shift planning tool where employees can set availability and swap shifts, you may want to consider a ConstructionClock alternative.

Attendance & Labor Costs

ConstructionClock has various tools to help managers monitor attendance and labor costs, such as:

• Geofencing and geolocation
• Automatic break tracking
• Punch rounding
• Planned and actual hours by job

The geofencing tools on ConstructionClock worked accurately during testing. I defined several geofences and was clocked in and out as expected. So managers can be confident they are only paying for the time their crew member is physically on site.

As a manager, I could see who had clocked in and where. However, unlike in Buddy Punch and Jibble, I wasn’t automatically notified if an employee was running late. 

I liked that you can deduct unpaid breaks automatically for days longer than 5 hours, which can help you stay compliant with labor laws. I could also round clock-in and clock-out times to the nearest 15-minute increment, making my payroll reports cleaner and more consistent.

I also loved that, after setting hourly rates for each team member, I could track hours (and costs) against the budget for each project, with a visual indicator turning red when a project goes over budget.

Still, some elements seemed to be missing.

While I could use the Early Bird and After Hours settings to track time before or after the defined work schedule, there was no obvious way to record overtime rates. It’d be useful to receive a notification when a crew member moves into overtime hours.

Verdict: 4 / 5

ConstructionClock has many practical features for managing labor costs, but could go further regarding attendance and overtime.

Timesheets & Payroll

ConstructionClock uses time tracking data to create digital timesheets automatically. Managers can check them at any time on the main dashboard.

At the end of each pay period, a visual summary shows workers’ total hours, travel time, and unpaid breaks, along with their total earnings based on the specified hourly rate.

I could click on each user to get a more detailed overview, update missed clock-in reasons, add or edit time as needed, and assign travel time to the “origin” or “destination” project site. 

Conveniently, days with zero hours tracked are shown in red.

It was easy to export timesheets for payroll – for individual employees, crews, or the entire workforce at once. Alternatively, I could integrate with Xero for seamless payroll preparation.

Verdict: 3.5 / 5

Timesheet issues like missed punches are clear and easy to fix. But ConstructionClock doesn’t offer proactive PTO management (see below) or late punch notifications, so admins may have to spend significant time manually editing timesheets.

PTO & Leave

Unlike some competitors, ConstructionClock does not offer full PTO management on any of its pricing plans, which was disappointing.

While you can create paid and unpaid time off policies, these can be used only to fix “no clock-in” flags: days when an employee is absent within their usual working pattern. Employees can’t book time off in advance, and admins can update the reason for “no clock-ins” retrospectively. This seems counterproductive.

Verdict: 2 / 5

PTO management in ConstructionClock serves only as a fix for missing punches. Businesses would likely need an alternative tool or manual process for managing PTO requests.

Reporting

Other than timesheet and payroll data, which can be exported and filtered, ConstructionClock has very limited reporting features. During my trial, the only additional reports I could see were related to project notes, with the option to filter by project.

I’d love to be able to dig deeper into workers’ attendance data or see a dashboard with ready-made reports like in Clockify.

Verdict: 1 / 5

ConstructionClock lacks detailed or customized reporting tools. While there is a Reports tab on the menu, the options are limited.

User Interface

On login, the tool defaults to project view, allowing me to see the status of active projects quickly. I could also see key stats for the day, including:

• Number of active projects
• Who is clocked in
• Number of tasks completed

I could simply click on each stat for a more detailed view.

Through the left-side menu, I could access specific projects, a map, and my team members’ timesheets.

I also loved the quick-access “add” button on the top right, which let me add employees, projects, suppliers, or time entries without navigating through multiple menus. 

Verdict: 3.5 / 5

While ConstructionClock’s user interface is fairly busy, I found it intuitive, with a helpful overview of crucial information at a glance.

Mobile App

Google Play Store Score: No ratings at the time of writing

Apple App Store Score: 3.7 (based on 3 ratings)

ConstructionClock’s web version is available only to admins and payroll users, so most users will have to use its mobile app. The app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Manager view

For managers, the mobile app offers functionality similar to that of a web browser. The interface feels clean and intuitive, with simple navigation and access to company settings.

I could quickly see who was logged in at each project site on a map and even clock in an entire crew manually.

I loved that I could review ongoing projects on the app, including workers’ recent clock-ins, notes, photos, and hours against budget.

While the web browser offered a clearer view, I could check employee timesheets on the app too. I could also update the reason for missed clock-ins.

Employee view 

While on AutoClock mode, I didn’t even need to access the app to track time. So long as my location settings were turned on, my movements were automatically tracked, and I was notified that I’d been clocked in and out as I moved through the geofence.

Despite requiring location settings to be “always on,” I didn’t notice any significant impact on battery life either. 

I was happy that the ConstructionClock app worked offline too, syncing time and location data quickly once connectivity was restored. 

Where the app proved most useful was checking my assigned projects — specifically notes and photos left by other crew members. This let me stay updated with the progress of my team members. I could also view my real-time earnings for each pay period and a cumulative annual total, as well as add the reason for missed clock-ins directly in the app.

Verdict: 4 / 5

With accurate GPS and offline mode, the ConstructionClock app runs in the background without fuss. It also helps keep crews up to date, so nothing gets lost during handovers.

Pricing

ConstructionClock offers three straightforward plans: Solo (for those who work alone), Team (for businesses with up to 50 users), and Pro (for 50+ users). The Solo plan is free of charge.

I loved that there is a free trial before you commit. But at just 7 days, it’s much shorter than many competitors’, so you have limited time to figure out which tracking method is the best fit.

There’s no base fee, just a fixed monthly cost per employee, and while there’s no contractual tie-in, it does offer a 17% discount for annual payments.

	Solo plan	Team plan	Pro plan
Price per user/month billed monthly	$0	$12	$18
Price per user/month billed annually	$0	$10	$15
Example: 25 users, billed monthly	$0	$300	$450
Example: 25 users, billed annually	$0	$250	$375
Example: 60 users, billed monthly	$0	$720	$1080
Example: 60 users, billed annually	$0	$600	$900
What’s included?	Auto clock-in & out Photos, notes, tasks Set up working schedule Labor hours & cost	Everything in Solo, plus: Unlimited projects Access to web app PDF and XLSX reports QuickBooks integration Xero integration CompanyCam integration Free bookkeeper access	Everything in Team, plus: Unlimited cloud storage Custom integration support Pro support

In comparison, competitors provide more value for your money. 

Verdict: 3 / 5

While ConstructionClock seems more affordable at first glance, you get fewer features than in many competitors. It could still be a good fit if convenience, GPS tracking, and “hands-free” clocking-in are your highest priorities.

Integrations

On the Team and Pro plans, ConstructionClock integrates with several leading payroll and accounting tools, including Payworks, QuickBooks Online, and Xero. It can also integrate with Company Cam, which syncs photos clicked on ConstructionClock to record evidence of work against projects.

Timesheet data can be exported by day or pay period in PDF or XLSX format, making it easy to upload them to other third-party payroll or accounting tools.

On the Pro plan, ConstructionClock also works with clients to let admins create custom integrations.

Verdict: 3 / 5

ConstructionClock offers integrations with quite a few commonly used tools. However, the payroll options are more limited than those of some competitors, including Buddy Punch and Homebase.

Help & Support

ConstructionClock has a comprehensive Support section on the web app, which includes FAQs and a YouTube Help Center with video demos for both admins and employees.

It also offers customer support via phone, email, and live chat. However, there are no specified working hours, so it was unclear how quickly you can expect a response if you’re outside the US.

That said, I found their customer support responsive. I started a conversation with the AI chatbot, which answered my initial inquiry. Once I began requesting more specific support, I was passed on to a human agent.

I received several emails offering demos and further support, but unlike some time tracking tools I’ve tested, it didn’t feel like a hard sell.

Verdict: 4 / 5

While the support team’s working hours aren’t obvious, I received high-quality support during my trial.

Security

It was difficult to find a security policy for ConstructionClock, so I didn’t have clear insights into their security credentials and certifications. They do confirm they encrypt data during transmission, but it’s not clear to what level, or how this compares to competitors.

I did find a detailed privacy policy (based on Canadian PIPEDA), which contained details about how your team’s personal data is gathered and stored. This policy seemed adequate.

To protect against unauthorized access, ConstructionClock uses two-factor authentication for managers, who need to enter the code sent to their mobile phone to log on to the web app. Admins can also set role-based access permissions to determine what users can view and action.

My only security concern is that on SuperClock mode, projects could be created based on users’ personal movements unless users manually turn off tracking. This feels invasive.

Verdict: 3 / 5

While two-factor authentication and privacy policies are clearly highlighted, ConstructionClock could be more transparent about its full security credentials.

ConstructionClock – Top 3 Alternatives

1. Buddy Punch: Best overall ConstructionClock alternative

Buddy Punch is the best and most affordable alternative to ConstructionClock. This flexible, easy-to-use time tracking app supports salaried, hourly, and shift-based teams, including remote, mobile, and field-based employees. With GPS location stamping on clock-in, strong geofencing tools, and real-time GPS tracking, you can easily see your employees’ movements throughout the day. 

• Capterra rating: 4.8/5 (1,115 reviews)
• Starting at: $4.49 per user ($5.99 with Scheduling)

Time tracking 

Buddy Punch offers multiple time tracking methods, including via a web browser, mobile app, QR code, or kiosk. Using job-based time tracking, managers can easily track time (and labor costs) for specific departments, customers, and projects.

PTO management

Unlike ConstructionClock, PTO tracking is included on all of Buddy Punch’s plans. You can build a range of PTO policies with flexible accrual rules. Managers can view pending and approved requests, build leave into work schedules, and set blackout dates to prevent leave bookings during peak periods.

Scheduling 

Buddy Punch has customizable drag-and-drop scheduling tools that are easy to build and edit. Unlike ConstructionClock, flexible and unpredictable work patterns can be accommodated. Employees can set their availability and directly swap shifts with a colleague. 

Attendance management 

With location tracking, geofencing, and facial recognition, Buddy Punch provides real-time visibility into your workforce. Going beyond ConstructionClock’s capabilities, managers can receive helpful alerts to manage attendance issues, such as late logins or no-shows. They can also be alerted when an employee enters overtime.

And much more…

Buddy Punch also offers seamless payroll integrations (even on basic plans), customized project tracking, automatic break and overtime calculations, and much more.

2. Timeero: Best for mileage tracking

If tracking mileage is crucial, Timeero is an easy-to-use time tracking tool with robust geolocation capabilities. It excels at generating accurate mileage records for field-based teams, helping create  accurate invoicing and chargebacks. Like ConstructionClock, however, its PTO functionality falls short.

• Capterra rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
• Starting at: $4 per user ($8 with Scheduling)

3. Homebase: Best for small businesses

Homebase covers the core aspects of scheduling, time tracking, payroll, and PTO for small and mid-sized teams. Its mobile app, in particular, is easy to use but lacks flexibility in GPS, reporting, and integrations.

• Capterra rating: 4.6/5 (1141 reviews)
• Starting at: $24 per user, including scheduling

Methodology – How I tested ConstructionClock

As an experienced HR professional, I have used multiple HR information systems and time-tracking tools, so I have first-hand idea of what the most important features are for team managers.

To test ConstructionClock, I signed up for a free 7-day trial, creating a fictional business, manager account, and several employee accounts. 

Using real-world scenarios, I then tested the various features related to time tracking, projects, task management, and timesheets. I accessed ConstructionClock via both the web browser (MacBook) and mobile app (iOS). 

I examined the help center in detail before reaching out to the support team for advice.  

While testing, I took screenshots, noting my observations about its standout features and potential areas for improvement.  

Finally, I reviewed the pricing model to understand which functionalities are included in each plan. I also checked its security credentials.  

After reviewing each section, I assigned it a score out of 5. I then used each section’s score to calculate an overall weighted score out of 5.