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Field Labor Tracking for Roofing

The Field Labor Tracking workflow provides roofing contractors with a structured system for monitoring crews. It covers logging work hours, tracking task completion, and reviewing productivity. By following this checklist, roofing companies reduce downtime, prevent labor waste, and protect margins. Clients benefit from confidence in professional oversight. Teams gain accountability and clear expectations. With this workflow in place, roofing contractors can strengthen efficiency, improve credibility, and deliver projects more consistently on time and within budget.

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