EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 45 MIN
265. How To Get Crews To Track Their Time (Without Babysitting) - Derrik Shakespear
from Contractor Evolution · host Breakthrough Academy
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP265 Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard: https://trybta.com/DL265 Your biggest expense is labor. If you aren’t tracking it accurately, your job costing is a lie. In this episode, Derrik Shakespear (CRO of AlignOps) reveals why most contractors bleed profit through inaccurate time tracking—and how to fix it without micromanaging your crew.If you’re still using paper timesheets or trusting the "honor system," you’re likely losing thousands in unbilled hours and slip-ups every single year.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeBy the end of this episode, you’ll know how to:Stop "managing blind" and get accurate data on your biggest expense (Labor)Compare Estimates vs. Actuals to see which jobs actually made moneyImplement digital time tracking without your crew feeling "Big Brothered"Spot the "Silent Killers" in your workflow that paper timesheets hideUse construction time tracking data to bid more accurately next timeTurn time data into a competitive advantage for safety and liabilityMove from "guessing" productivity to measuring it like a manufacturer00:00-Intro02:24-The importance of time tracking in construction08:59-Productivity comparisons: Manufacturing vs. construction14:26-Essential components of a healthy time tracking system20:14-Frequency and best practices for reviewing project data26:02-Strategies and pitfalls for owner adoption of technology31:47-Incentivizing field crews and gamification34:43-The future of AI in the construction industry
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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP265 Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard: https://trybta.com/DL265 Your biggest expense is labor. If you aren’t tracking it accurately, your job costing is a lie. In this episode, Derrik Shakespear (CRO of AlignOps) reveals why most contractors bleed profit through inaccurate time tracking—and how to fix it without micromanaging your crew.If you’re still using paper timesheets or trusting the "honor system," you’re likely losing thousands in unbilled hours and slip-ups every single year.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeBy the end of this episode, you’ll know how to:Stop "managing blind" and get accurate data on your biggest expense (Labor)Compare Estimates vs. Actuals to see which jobs actually made moneyImplement digital time tracking without your crew feeling "Big Brothered"Spot the "Silent Killers" in your workflow that paper timesheets hideUse construction time tracking data to bid more accurately next timeTurn time data into a competitive advantage for safety and liabilityMove from "guessing" productivity to measuring it like a manufacturer00:00-Intro02:24-The importance of time tracking in construction08:59-Productivity comparisons: Manufacturing vs. construction14:26-Essential components of a healthy time tracking system20:14-Frequency and best practices for reviewing project data26:02-Strategies and pitfalls for owner adoption of technology31:47-Incentivizing field crews and gamification34:43-The future of AI in the construction industry
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265. How To Get Crews To Track Their Time (Without Babysitting) - Derrik Shakespear
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