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Time and attendance in the construction sector

In what other industry can you find sites with such a multitude of different contractors all in one place, all working alongside each other? Tracking the hours worked is crucial to understanding what work is being done and when, and there is liability to consider.

A tower crane over a frame going up
Biometric
no buddy punching
Any trade
role or pay rate
Real time
who is on site
The challenge

An efficient and effective system for a busy site

Gone are the days when paper timesheets were the best option for tracking working hours. With a good time and attendance solution, you can be sure of accurate time records that help you make informed decisions.

Construction sites are busy places, teeming with workers and activity from morning until night. Jobs and tasks vary hugely, with employees and contractors working across a range of specialities. Keeping track of the hours worked by every individual on site is no mean feat, but it is entirely possible and manageable with RotaOne: a cloud-based system accessible from anywhere in the world on any internet-enabled device, however remote.

The solution

How RotaOne helps construction

  1. RotaOne for a construction site: the week’s cover by trade, the figures and what needs attention

    Scheduling across every role and trade

    Real-time employee time tracking and straightforward staff scheduling across any number of roles and trades. This flexibility enables the construction sector to improve accountability, cut operational costs and increase productivity.

  2. The roll call report: everyone on site, with their last swipe

    People are who they say they are

    RotaOne integrates with biometric access control systems, to be certain that individuals clocking in and out are who they say they are, removing the age-old issue of buddy punching.

  3. The payroll summary report, with hours and cost per person and department

    Accurate pay, whatever the trade or rate

    Whatever an individual’s trade, role or pay rate, RotaOne monitors and manages the hours being worked. That means accurate pay, and straightforward forecasting for ongoing work and future developments.

  4. Unallocated shifts an employee can apply to work in the app

    Self-service for employees and contractors

    A self-service app lets employees and contractors see available shifts and mark when they are unavailable, cutting huge amounts of communication time between management, planners and employees.

The benefits

What construction gains

  1. 01Easy management of payroll, with a mix of salaried and hourly paid employees on site
  2. 02Contractors and employees are who they say they are when they clock in or out
  3. 03Real-time dashboards show exactly who is on site, so any shortfall in resources or skills is addressed quickly
  4. 04A self-service app for available shifts and unavailability, configured to the structure of the company across sites
  5. 05Better forecasting and scheduling, aligning supply and demand and eliminating overscheduling
  6. 06Complex shift planning automated, and all absences tracked quickly and easily
  7. 07A range of working patterns and rules accommodated, minimising overpayments and improving payroll accuracy
  8. 08Subcontractor attendance tracked and shared with their management when reviewing schedules and performance
  9. 09Greater clock in and out accuracy, and a more secure site
Customer success stories

Time and attendance case studies

How hotels, care providers and one of the UK’s largest arts centres run their workforce with Thinking Software.

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  • Southbank Centre logoEntertainment & Leisure

    Southbank Centre

    Southbank Centre is a world-famous, multi-venue arts centre in London, with a dynamic year-round festivals programme and an inclusive ethos.

    Hosts
    200+
    Shifts a year
    30,000

    Reduced admin workload and enhanced accuracy of staff timekeeping and attendance data

  • Somerset Care logoHealth and Social Care

    Somerset Care

    The Somerset Care Group are one of the major care providers in Southern England and one of the largest not-for-profit care companies in the UK.

    Employees
    4,500
    Staff at each site
    70-80

    Payroll processing reduced from several hours to less than 2 hours weekly

  • Malmaison & Hotel du Vin logoHospitality & Events

    Malmaison & Hotel du Vin

    Whether it’s for their prime locations, their unique style or their memorable individuality, the Malmaison & Hotel du Vin brands are well-known.

    Staff across both brands
    3,000
    Hotels
    29

    “Huge increase in payroll efficiency, from breaks right through to managing start and end times”

Accreditations

Hosted on Microsoft Azure, certified to ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cyber Essentials Plus certified
  • Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office
  • ISO 27001 certified

Trusted by organisations worldwide

  • BM Foods
  • Cathay-Investments
  • Freshpeel
  • Glasgow Science Centre
  • Kingsley Healthcare
  • Lantor
  • Limar
  • Lincad
  • Markes International
  • Richard Whittaker
  • Senior Bird Bellows
  • Somerset Care
  • Steatite
  • North Ayrshire Council
  • APS Care Limited
  • The Kronen Collection
  • The Ardagh Group
  • Southbank Centre
  • Crealy Theme Park and Resort
  • Malmaison & Hotel du Vin
  • Holiday Inn
  • Parseq
  • Camino Healthcare

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