The Docket App Built for Construction Teams
Daily dockets get completed automatically from crew check-ins, material logs, and progress photos throughout the shift. Supervisors review and sign off before leaving site — no more end-of-day paperwork rush.
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Why Docket management Is Harder than It Should Be
End-of-shift paperwork rush
Foremen scramble to complete daily dockets after long shifts, rushing through crew hours and material records when they want to head home.
Handwritten errors and disputes
Paper dockets with illegible writing or missing details lead to payroll disputes and arguments over hours worked.
Missing labour cost visibility
Project managers don’t see actual labour costs until dockets are processed, making it impossible to track budget performance in real-time.
Incomplete material records
Materials used throughout the day get forgotten or estimated incorrectly when recorded hours later, affecting job costing accuracy.
A Smarter Way to Manage Docket
Automatic docket generation
Daily dockets populate automatically from crew check-ins, timestamped material logs, and progress records captured during the shift.
Voice-to-form AI completion
Supervisors record work details by voice — hours worked, materials used, tasks completed — and AI fills the correct docket fields instantly.
Real-time labour cost tracking
Project managers see live labour costs and crew hours across all jobs as dockets get approved, not days later.
Incomplete material records
All crew hours link to GPS-stamped check-ins and timestamped material logs, creating verifiable records that eliminate payroll disputes.
Understanding Docket Software
What are daily dockets in construction?
Daily dockets (also called timesheet dockets or job dockets) are mandatory records that capture crew hours worked, materials consumed, equipment used, and work progress for each shift. They form the basis for payroll calculations, project cost tracking, and client billing on time-and-materials jobs. Traditionally completed on paper at the end of each shift, dockets require foremen to recall details from throughout the day — leading to errors, omissions, and disputes when workers disagree with recorded hours or supervisors can't remember exact material quantities used.
Key elements of accurate daily dockets:
- Crew attendance with start/finish times by trade
- Materials consumed with quantities and delivery dockets
- Equipment hours including plant and small tools
- Work completed with location and progress descriptions
- Weather conditions and site delays
- Supervisor signature and approval timestamp
Why docket accuracy matters for project success
Inaccurate dockets create cascading problems: payroll disputes damage crew morale, incorrect material records skew job costing, and missing progress details make it impossible to track schedule performance. Project managers need daily labour cost visibility to make informed decisions about resource allocation and budget management.
How To Set Up a Digital Docket Using Sitemate
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Step 2:
Deploy crew check-in system. Install crew check-in stations or mobile apps on site. Configure GPS boundaries for automatic location verification and set up material logging workflows for common consumables.
Step 3:
Train supervisors on voice completion. Show foremen how to use voice-to-form AI for completing work descriptions and material records. Practice the review process for verifying auto-populated docket entries.
Step 4:
Integrate with payroll systems. Connect approved dockets to your existing payroll software. Test data flow from docket approval through to wage calculations and ensure crew hour classifications match payroll codes.
Step 5:
Start Faster With Built-In Docket Templates
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Project-wide docket dashboard
Flowsite aggregates daily docket data across all jobs, showing real-time labour costs, crew productivity, and material consumption trends to help project managers optimize resource allocation.
Comparison: Paper Docket vs Digital Docket
Most project teams already know paper and spreadsheets aren't cutting it. Here's what changes when you move your method statements to a digital system.
Automatic crew hour capture
Voice-to-form completion
GPS-verified attendance
Real-time cost visibility
Audit trail
Supervisor approval workflow
Offline access
Reporting and analytics
Searchable records
Paper
Frequently asked questions about Docket
What if crews forget to check in?
Supervisors can manually add hours during the docket review process. The system reminds crews to sign in but doesn’t block manual corrections when needed.
How accurate is the voice-to-form AI?
AI extracts work details with high accuracy, but supervisors always review and can edit any field before approving. The system learns from corrections to improve future accuracy.
Can dockets be edited after supervisor approval?
Approved dockets lock automatically to maintain payroll integrity. Any changes require supervisor re-approval and create an audit trail of modifications.
What happens if GPS check-in fails?
Crews can still check in manually with a note about the GPS issue. Supervisors verify the attendance during docket review and can approve the manual entry.
How do dockets integrate with our payroll system?
Approved dockets export crew hours by trade classification directly to your existing payroll software, eliminating manual data entry and reducing processing time.
Can we tailor docket templates for different job types?
Yes, you can create multiple docket templates with different material categories, trade classifications, and approval workflows to match various project requirements.
What if the supervisor needs to add details not captured during the shift?
Supervisors can add notes, adjust material quantities, or include additional work descriptions during the review process before approving the final docket.
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