IN THE FIELD

Crew & Foreman Apps for Time Tracking & Field Management

Keep crews, foremen, and office teams connected with mobile tools built for heavy civil contractors. Track labor, document work, access project information, and keep jobs moving without relying on paperwork, spreadsheets, or phone calls.

Keep Your Field Teams Connected & Productive

Know What's Happening on the Job

Monitor labor activity, crew status, project updates, and field progress without waiting for end-of-day reports.

Everything Your Crew Needs in One Place

Track hours, document work, access project information, and stay connected throughout the workday from a single mobile app.

The Result: Better Visibility Across Every Project

When crews, foremen, project managers, and office teams work from the same information, projects stay on track and decisions happen faster.

BUILT FOR THE FIELD

Everything Heavy Civil Crews Need to Stay on Track

Every contractor manages field operations a little differently, but every project depends on accurate labor tracking, clear communication, and reliable project documentation. Explore the solutions that help your crews stay productive while keeping the office informed. 

Start the Day with a Clear Picture of the Job

Foreman Pete starts his morning by opening the Tractics Foreman App and selecting the project he’s working on that day. Once inside the project, he lands on the Project Dashboard, where key jobsite tools and project information are organized in one place.

From there, he can access the resources his crew needs to keep work moving — including plans and specs, safety items, incident reporting, job board items, project team information, and other project details.

The Result:
Less time tracking down project information and more time keeping the job moving.

Track Hours Without Slowing Down the Crew

Whether crews are paving roads, installing utilities, moving earth, or pouring concrete, labor tracking happens directly from the field. Workers can clock in, clock out, record breaks, and maintain accurate Hours Logs without relying on paper timesheets. 

Foremen can review labor activity throughout the day and help ensure records stay accurate before payroll reaches the office. 

The Result:
Cleaner labor records, improved accountability, and fewer payroll headaches. 

Keep Labor Connected to the Work Being Performed

Heavy civil projects rarely stay in one place. Crews move between jobs, phases, and work activities throughout the day. Tractics helps keep labor connected to the appropriate project so supervisors maintain visibility into where time is being spent. 

Project managers gain a clearer understanding of workforce activity while office teams spend less time sorting through labor records. 

The Result: 
Better visibility into labor performance and project productivity.

Capture the Work While It's Happening

Field documentation is most valuable when it’s captured in real time. Crews and foremen can record field notes, attach photos, and document project activity directly from the jobsite. 

Whether documenting completed work, site conditions, safety concerns, weather impacts, or unexpected issues, information stays connected to the project and remains accessible long after the work is completed. 

The Result: 
Stronger documentation and fewer disputes. 

Keep Important Project Information in the Field

Foremen shouldn’t have to return to the trailer to find critical information. Tractics provides access to project contacts, company contacts, project documents, project forms, and crew information directly from the field. 

Whether you’re coordinating subcontractors, reviewing project paperwork, or locating the right crew member, the information you need stays accessible wherever work is happening. 

The Result:
Less downtime and fewer delays caused by missing information.

Stay Ahead of Problems Before They Slow the Job

Foremen can review field logs, labor activity, photos, and project updates throughout the day. Instead of waiting until the shift is over to understand what happened, supervisors stay informed as work progresses. 

Small issues can be identified earlier, helping teams respond faster and keep projects moving. 

The Result:
Faster decisions and better control of field operations.

Keep the Office Connected Without More Paperwork

As crews track labor, document work, and update project information, records flow back to the office automatically. Payroll teams, project managers, and operations leaders gain access to current job information without chasing down timesheets, notebooks, or field reports. 

Everyone works from the same information—from the field to the back office. 

The Result:
Better communication between the field and office.

HEAVY CIVIL BY DESIGN

Built for Heavy Civil Contractors

As crews track labor, document work, and update project information, records flow back to the office automatically. Payroll teams, project managers, and operations leaders gain access to current job information without chasing down timesheets, notebooks, or field reports. 


Everyone works from the same information—from the field to the back office. 


The Result: 

Better communication between the field and office. 

FOREMEN & CREW ApP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Crew App and Foreman App?

The Crew App is designed for field workers to track labor hours, record breaks, access job information, capture notes and photos, and stay connected throughout the workday. The Foreman App includes additional tools for managing crews, reviewing labor activity, accessing project documents and forms, reviewing field logs, and overseeing daily jobsite operations.

Can crews clock in and out from their phones?

Yes. Crew members can clock in, clock out, add lunch time, and review their Hours Log directly from the Tractics Mobile App. Foremen can also assist crew members with clocking in and out through the Kiosk page in the Foreman App.

Can foremen review labor activity from the field?

Yes. Foremen can review labor activity, monitor crew status, and stay informed about project activity throughout the day.

Can crews and foremen capture photos and field notes?

Yes. Both apps provide tools for documenting work with notes and photos directly from the jobsite.

Can foremen access project documents and forms from the field?

Yes. The Foreman App provides access to project documents, project forms, company contacts, and project contacts directly from the field.

Can foremen find crew contact information from the field?

Yes. Foremen can access crew, company, and project contact information directly from the app to help coordinate work and communicate with field personnel. 

Can foremen review field logs from the app?

Yes. Foremen can review field log information and project activity directly from the app to help maintain visibility into daily operations. 

How does information get back to the office?

Labor activity, notes, photos, and project updates sync back to Tractics so payroll, project management, and operations teams always have access to current job information.

Do the Crew & Foreman Apps work on smartphones and tablets?

Yes. Tractics mobile applications are designed to work on common smartphones and iPad tablets used by heavy civil contractors in the field.

What is construction time tracking software?

Construction time tracking software helps contractors capture labor hours, monitor workforce activity, and maintain accurate labor records across projects. Instead of relying on paper timesheets, crews can record hours directly from the field while supervisors and office teams gain real-time visibility into labor activity.

How do crews clock in and out using Tractics?

Crew members can clock in, clock out, and record breaks directly from the Tractics Crew App. Hours are captured in the field and made available to foremen, project managers, and office teams without requiring paper timesheets or manual data entry. 

Can Tractics replace paper timesheets?

Yes. Tractics helps contractors move away from paper timesheets by allowing crews to record labor hours digitally. Labor records are maintained within the platform, helping reduce paperwork and improve visibility into workforce activity.

How does mobile time tracking work?

Tractics allows employees to track labor hours directly from supported mobile devices. Workers can record time throughout the day while foremen review labor activity and office teams access labor information for payroll and reporting purposes.

Can foremen review employee hours from the field?

Yes. The Tractics Foreman App includes Hours Log functionality that allows supervisors to review crew labor activity, monitor recorded hours, and maintain visibility into workforce activity throughout the day. 

Can contractors track employee breaks and attendance?

Yes. Tractics supports labor tracking workflows that include clocking in, clocking out, and recording breaks. Labor information can then be used to support attendance tracking, payroll preparation, and workforce reporting.

How does construction time tracking improve payroll accuracy?

Accurate labor records help reduce payroll corrections, missing hours, and manual data entry. By capturing labor information directly from the field, Tractics helps contractors maintain cleaner payroll records and improve overall labor accountability.

How are labor hours connected to projects?

Labor activity is associated with project work being performed in the field. This helps project managers, operations teams, and office staff understand where labor resources are being utilized and maintain greater visibility into workforce activity across active projects.

Can office teams see labor hours without waiting for timesheets?

Yes. Labor information recorded in the field becomes available to office teams, helping payroll administrators, project managers, and operations leaders gain visibility into workforce activity without waiting for paper records to be submitted. 

Why is construction time tracking important for heavy civil contractors?

Heavy civil contractors often manage multiple crews, jobsites, and projects simultaneously. Construction time tracking helps improve labor visibility, simplify payroll preparation, support reporting, and provide greater accountability across the workforce.

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Give your crews the tools they need to work more efficiently while giving your office the visibility needed to make better project decisions. Explore how Tractics helps heavy civil contractors connect labor, documentation, and communication from the field to the office. 

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