Introducing Geofencing For More Accurate Field Clock-Ins

Electrical contractors have been clear about what matters: accurate job costing even when workers move between projects. It's been one of our most requested capabilities, and for good reason. When foremen reassign workers to different job sites without updating back-office systems, time can get billed to the wrong project. Today, we're excited to announce our latest update: location-aware clock-ins with intelligent geofencing for smarter workforce tracking.

Less Guesswork. Less Surprises. Just Smarter Workforce Tracking.

Our new geofencing feature automatically detects when workers are at a different job site than expected. Here's how it works:

When a worker opens the app to clock in, smart location detection immediately recognizes if they're at an unexpected project site. With one tap, a worker can confirm the project they are clocking into based on geolocation.

No complicated steps. No manual corrections later. Just accurate time tracking that adapts to the fluid nature of construction work.

What's New

• Location-aware clock-ins: GPS accurately identifies when workers are at a different project site than assigned
• Smart project detection: Buildforce compares location to all your active job sites
• Simple verification process: Workers can confirm the correct project with one tap
• Automatic documentation: Creates a clear record of where work actually happened

Key Benefits

This update brings location-aware digital timesheets built for the next generation of construction.

For Contractors:

• Accurate job costing: Hours are automatically assigned to the correct projects
• Reduced administrative burden: No need to manually correct misallocated time entries
• Better project insights: Get a true picture of how labor is distributed across your projects
• Simplified auditing: Clear records of where work actually happened

For Workers:

• Simplified process: No need to manually select a different project when reassigned
• Reduced friction: Quick prompts make it easy to record time to the right project

For Operations Teams:

• Fewer disputes: Clear location data reduces questions about where work was performed
• Streamlined payroll: Accurate project assignments mean fewer corrections needed
• Time savings: Less time spent on project corrections and clarifications

A New Way to Track Job Site Location

Unlike typical geofencing that relies on background location tracking to "trip" a geofence perimeter, Buildforce only checks location during clock-in, making smart suggestions when workers are at unexpected sites.

This update is designed to address a real challenge faced by electrical contractors: keeping accurate records when field decisions don't match the planned assignments in your system.

We'll be closely monitoring how this feature performs in the field and are eager to hear your experiences with it. Your input continues to shape our product as we build tools that truly serve electrical contractors.