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Active Directory (AD) Integration Makes Productivity Tracking Easier

2023-05-23T17:34:22+00:00November 30th, 2021 10:34 AM|

Throughout life, how often do things work together seamlessly? From integrating phone apps with tablet apps to connecting a phone to a Bluetooth speaker, there seems to always be an issue. Fortunately, STRUXI integrating with an organization’s Office 365 or Azure Active Directory (AAD) account is one process that’s smoother than a fresh jar of

How to Improve Construction Productivity: Measuring is Key

2023-05-23T17:34:31+00:00November 23rd, 2021 8:58 AM|

Every major industry has dozens of governing bodies and expert groups represented by long and forgettable acronyms. Newsflash, the construction industry is not an exception. The ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) is one of the oldest, largest, and most impactful professional groups in the construction industry. They have over 152,000 members in 177 countries

Construction Productivity: Why Daily Production Tracking is Beneficial

2023-05-23T17:34:46+00:00November 11th, 2021 11:11 AM|

Are you still tracking production quantities on a weekly basis? Entering production quantities on a daily basis helps project managers complete their projects on time and avoid costly setbacks. How Construction Productivity is Calculated In the construction industry, companies typically estimate job costs and track productivity by calculating the number of labor hours

STRUXI Integration Simplifies Time Tracking for Procore Users

2023-05-23T17:34:53+00:00October 20th, 2021 4:58 PM|

Procore users can now easily use STRUXI to accurately capture labor hours and then sync timecard data with Procore. A key component to any construction project is knowing how many labor hours were estimated and how many labor hours remain. With that being said, construction-management software such as Procore can serve as an even better resource when combined with accurate and simple time tracking. How Does it Work?

Tagging Time Entries is a Game Changer

2023-05-23T17:35:01+00:00October 5th, 2021 2:49 PM|

STRUXI has a unique feature that allows users to not only enter time by cost codes, but also to tag time entries with attributes or characteristics. Construction accounting software can commonly be bogged down with unnecessary cost codes that are far too specific. STRUXI’s web-based solution lets field and office employees stick to the standard-cost codes and use the time

Why GPS Tracking Your Workers’ Phone Is A Bad Idea

2023-05-23T17:35:10+00:00September 21st, 2021 1:32 PM|

Some construction companies are opting to use time-tracking apps that use GPS on workers' phones to improve time-sheet accuracy in their accounting software. (This is also related to geofencing which you can read more about HERE.) Beyond the obvious invasion of privacy, there are several issues with this approach that may hurt profit margins and

Is Geofencing Necessary for Time Tracking in Construction?

2023-05-23T17:35:20+00:00September 10th, 2021 10:31 AM|

One of the latest HR software products to hit the construction industry is a product that helps track the work hours of employees by using geofencing. At this point, you’re probably asking, “What the heck is geofencing?” Geofencing is virtually defining areas based on GPS location and then triggering responses on mobile devices

The Secret to Beating Construction Labor and Materials Shortages

2023-05-23T17:35:36+00:00April 27th, 2021 3:03 PM|

We hear it all the time: “We have more projects than we can get to.” “We don’t have enough boots on the ground to get the jobs done.” “We can’t take on more work because we’re struggling to keep up.” The construction labor shortage has been a hot-button issue for well over a decade. After losing

How to Measure Your Construction Business’s Labor Productivity

2023-05-23T17:35:46+00:00March 1st, 2021 1:50 PM|

The construction industry faces mounting productivity headwinds: razor-thin margins, skilled labor shortages, regulatory red tape, and ever-climbing insurance premiums, just to name a few. Despite these challenges, your customers continue to demand higher and higher rates of productivity. In order to compete, you’ve got to have a plan as well as a set

4 Ways to Use Construction Technology to Save Time and Money

2023-05-23T17:35:59+00:00February 1st, 2021 1:27 PM|

Paper is inherently inefficient, and technology is helping to eliminate the rolls and rolls and reams of paper our industry wastes on a daily basis. Let's look at a few innovative ways your construction company can eliminate paper and improve labor productivity today. 1. Ditch the Paper Timecards One of the biggest

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