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Field Labor Tracking for Electrical

The Field Labor Tracking workflow provides electrical contractors with a structured method for recording and reviewing crew performance. It includes logging hours, verifying task completion, and tracking productivity. By standardizing this process, electricians reduce inefficiencies, prevent costly delays, and improve transparency. Clients benefit from assurance that work is properly managed. Teams gain accountability and organization. With this workflow in place, electrical contractors can protect profitability, strengthen trust, and deliver projects reliably and safely.

Set up labor tracking system (time cards, app, spreadsheet, etc.)

Define labor categories (crew type, cost codes, task types)

Have crew leads or foremen record hours daily

Capture clock-in/clock-out times and breaks, if applicable

Record tasks performed and locations worked

Track subcontractor hours and verify scope alignment

Collect labor entries at end of each day or week

Review entries for accuracy and completeness

Compare actual hours vs. estimated/budgeted hours

Flag and investigate significant overruns or discrepancies

Update job costing and progress reports

Maintain backup documentation for payroll or billing

Use data to inform schedule updates or crew adjustments

Archive records for audit trail and project closeout