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Field Labor Tracking for Plumbing
The Field Labor Tracking workflow helps plumbing contractors monitor and document crew activities daily. It covers logging hours, verifying assignments, and tracking progress. By using this process, plumbing companies reduce inefficiencies, prevent disputes, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from confidence in professional oversight and consistent progress. Teams gain accountability and alignment. With this workflow in place, plumbing contractors can strengthen credibility, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably.
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
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