How do we handle time tracking for multi-day installations where equipment is staged overnight?

The system automatically closes out each day's time entry at your configured end-of-day time and creates a new entry when technicians return the next morning. Project continuity is maintained through the job number, so all labor hours roll up correctly to the same installation project regardless of how many days it spans.

Can technicians edit time entries if they make a mistake in labor category selection?

Technicians can edit their own time entries within the same day through the mobile app, changing labor categories or adding notes. Once the day closes, only supervisors and office administrators can make adjustments, creating an audit trail. All edits are timestamped and attributed for compliance and billing accuracy.

How accurate is GPS tracking inside large buildings or multi-floor installations?

Initial clock-in uses GPS geofencing (accurate to 30-50 feet outdoors). Once on-site, the system relies on technician confirmation rather than continuous GPS polling, preserving battery life. For multi-building campuses, technicians can manually log building-to-building travel with one tap, which triggers separate travel time tracking.

Does this integrate with our existing project management and accounting software?

Yes, the system integrates with major AV industry platforms including D-Tools, Ignite, QuickBooks, Sage, and ConnectWise. Time entries automatically sync with project codes, creating real-time labor cost updates in project management and flowing to payroll and invoicing systems without manual data entry.

What happens if a technician loses mobile signal during an installation?

The mobile app stores all time entries locally and automatically syncs when connectivity returns. Technicians can clock in, switch labor categories, add notes, and capture photos completely offline. The system timestamps all actions using device time and reconciles everything when back online.

How do we prevent time theft or buddy punching with mobile time tracking?

GPS verification ensures clock-ins only work within the geofenced job site boundary. Optional photo verification at clock-in provides additional confirmation. Supervisors receive real-time alerts for any anomalies like clocking in before arriving on-site or unusually long breaks, enabling immediate correction.

Can we track time differently for billable vs. non-billable activities during the same job?

Yes, labor categories can be flagged as billable or non-billable. For example, equipment installation and programming are billable, while correcting a wiring mistake from your team is non-billable. Technicians select the appropriate category, and reports automatically separate billable hours for client invoicing from internal cost tracking.

How do we handle time tracking for multi-day installations where equipment is staged overnight?

The system automatically closes out each day's time entry at your configured end-of-day time and creates a new entry when technicians return the next morning. Project continuity is maintained through the job number, so all labor hours roll up correctly to the same installation project regardless of how many days it spans.

Can technicians edit time entries if they make a mistake in labor category selection?

Technicians can edit their own time entries within the same day through the mobile app, changing labor categories or adding notes. Once the day closes, only supervisors and office administrators can make adjustments, creating an audit trail. All edits are timestamped and attributed for compliance and billing accuracy.

How accurate is GPS tracking inside large buildings or multi-floor installations?

Initial clock-in uses GPS geofencing (accurate to 30-50 feet outdoors). Once on-site, the system relies on technician confirmation rather than continuous GPS polling, preserving battery life. For multi-building campuses, technicians can manually log building-to-building travel with one tap, which triggers separate travel time tracking.

Does this integrate with our existing project management and accounting software?

Yes, the system integrates with major AV industry platforms including D-Tools, Ignite, QuickBooks, Sage, and ConnectWise. Time entries automatically sync with project codes, creating real-time labor cost updates in project management and flowing to payroll and invoicing systems without manual data entry.

What happens if a technician loses mobile signal during an installation?

The mobile app stores all time entries locally and automatically syncs when connectivity returns. Technicians can clock in, switch labor categories, add notes, and capture photos completely offline. The system timestamps all actions using device time and reconciles everything when back online.

How do we prevent time theft or buddy punching with mobile time tracking?

GPS verification ensures clock-ins only work within the geofenced job site boundary. Optional photo verification at clock-in provides additional confirmation. Supervisors receive real-time alerts for any anomalies like clocking in before arriving on-site or unusually long breaks, enabling immediate correction.

Can we track time differently for billable vs. non-billable activities during the same job?

Yes, labor categories can be flagged as billable or non-billable. For example, equipment installation and programming are billable, while correcting a wiring mistake from your team is non-billable. Technicians select the appropriate category, and reports automatically separate billable hours for client invoicing from internal cost tracking.

AV Installation Time Tracking Automation

About This Blueprint

AV installation projects demand precise time tracking across multi-day installations, equipment mounting, system programming, and client training. Traditional manual timesheets lose an average of 47 minutes per technician daily to inaccurate logging, forgotten entries, and administrative overhead. This automation blueprint shows how leading AV integrators implement zero-touch time tracking that automatically starts when technicians arrive on-site, categorizes work by labor type, and syncs directly to billing systems. By leveraging GPS geofencing, mobile clock-in automation, and real-time project code assignment, AV installation companies achieve 98% timesheet accuracy while reducing payroll processing time by 6 hours per week. This system captures equipment installation time separately from programming hours, enables accurate change order billing, and provides project managers with live labor cost visibility. The result is improved project profitability, eliminated billing disputes, and technicians who focus on installations instead of paperwork.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Blueprint

GPS geofencing sends automatic push notifications when technicians enter the job site boundary, prompting immediate clock-in. If ignored, supervisors receive alerts after 10 minutes. For missed clock-ins, the system uses GPS arrival data to reconstruct accurate start times, which supervisors can approve with one click.

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Setup Time

3-5 days

Best Practice AV Installation Time Tracking

Step-by-Step Workflow

Auto-Start Time Tracking on Site Arrival

Categorize Labor Type at Clock-In

Automatic Activity Switching During Project

Capture Break and Travel Time Separately

Photo Documentation with Time Stamps

GPS-Verified Auto Clock-Out

Real-Time Sync to Project and Payroll Systems

About This Blueprint

Key Metrics

Expected Outcomes

Eliminate Timesheet Data Entry

Recover Lost Billable Hours

Accurate T&M and Change Order Billing

Real-Time Project Labor Visibility

Simplified Prevailing Wage Compliance

Mobile-First Technician Experience

Frequently Asked Questions About This Blueprint

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