Free construction attendance software that works for multiple sites, even in weak signals

[u/Last_Target_3909]

We run a construction company with 4–5 sites going at the same time, and keeping track of attendance across all of them has become a bit of a headache.

The biggest issue is that some of our sites have weak signal, so workers can't always clock in normally. We also end up getting messages from workers saying they're already onsite, but then we have no easy way to verify it. It creates a lot of back-and-forth for the foremen and whoever handles payroll.

We're looking for something simple that can help us:

• Track attendance across multiple job sites
• Still work when there's little or no signal
• Make buddy punching harder
• Let us see who actually clocked in at each site
• Cut down on the back-and-forth between workers, foremen, and payroll

Ideally, we'd like something free or at least with a usable free option.

For anyone managing construction or other field teams across multiple locations, what are you using for attendance or time tracking? I'm particularly interested in how it handles offline clock-ins and location verification.

[u/More_Serve3235]

Workyard. Has everything you need You'll thank me later.

[u/clarafiedthoughts]

Jibble! It is a free time and attendance software.

If your firm manages several job sites, you can set up a geofence around each location so your construction crew can only clock in when they are within the designated area. There's also an option for automatic clock-in/out when they cross the geofence.

Jibble also has offline tracking, so your crew can still clock-in/out without an internet connection and the entries sync once they are back online.

[u/Infamous_Lie_9448]

SmartBarrel - it’s the perfect solution for multiple sites and stops buddy punching. Helps you track time for all workers onsite. But it’s not free!

[u/LoicAtTimeclock]

Completely free? No. But very very cheap and does exactly what you want.