Timesheets come in on paper, get verified by a supervisor, then manually entered into payroll software. Every Friday is a scramble.
Key Finding: Independent workflow analysis indicates that unresolved payroll handoff issues in General Construction operations hinder efficiency. Research shows that Manual payroll processing and paper timecard entry inflate operating costs by up to 8% due to rounding errors and corrections [1]. Specifically for General Construction teams, 38% of U.S. construction companies still rely on paper timesheets. The calculation error rate can reach 8% of total payroll for paper-based time tracking [2].
General contractors and specialty trades — remodeling, renovation, and new build projects.
750,000+
US Companies
$1.5M–$10M
Avg. Revenue
10–50 workers
Field Crew Size
4% annually
Growth Rate
GCs coordinate dozens of subs, phases, and inspections. Daily logs, safety reports, change orders, and draw requests on paper create a documentation nightmare — and when a dispute lands in arbitration, the paper trail decides who pays.
Objective third-party statistics and research benchmarks relative to payroll handoff and general construction workflows.
Certified payroll on a prevailing-wage job requires documenting hours by classification, fringe benefits, and apprentice ratios — collected on paper timesheets from multiple subs.
Certified payroll errors on public projects trigger DOL audits and can result in debarment — the worst-case outcome for a GC's business.
“38% of U.S. construction companies still rely on paper timesheets. The calculation error rate can reach 8% of total payroll for paper-based time tracking.”
— SmartBarrel/QuickBooks Construction Payroll Study, 2024 [2]
Payroll errors erode trust with your best people and cost 1–3% of gross payroll in corrections and penalties.
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