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Timecard Collection for Roofing

The Timecard Collection workflow provides roofing contractors with a structured method for tracking labor hours across crews. It covers daily submission of timecards, supervisor reviews, and reconciliation with project schedules. Managers confirm accuracy, address overtime, and document approvals. Records are compiled for payroll processing and cost analysis. By standardizing this process, roofing companies reduce payroll errors, improve efficiency, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from accurate job costing and transparent billing. Teams gain accountability through consistent reporting. With this workflow in place, roofing contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve scheduling, and deliver projects more reliably with streamlined financial oversight.

Set a clear schedule for timecard submission (daily or weekly)

Communicate expectations to all field staff and supervisors

Use standardized timecard forms or digital time tracking systems

Require entries to include employee name, date, hours worked, and job/task code

Have foremen or supervisors review and approve each timecard

Collect timecards from all teams by the set deadline

Review for missing entries, math errors, or inconsistencies

Verify overtime, breaks, and travel time where applicable

Cross-check hours against crew schedules and jobsite logs

Follow up with employees on any discrepancies

Submit approved timecards to payroll or office admin

Archive timecards for compliance and recordkeeping

Use time data for job costing, billing, and performance tracking