endorsedOngoing

Biometric Time-Tracking Platform for Construction

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development

Industry

Construction

Duration

12 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 September 2019

Team Size

6-10

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

Anderson Columbia Co., Inc.

Lake City, United States of America

Project Summary

Mutual Mobile used the client’s specifications to build a biometric time-tracking solution that uses fingerprint scanning and GPS to capture job-based clock-ins for a construction company. The system is a cloud-based Android platform (phones/tablets) with an interface for PCs so payroll and project managers can review records. The vendor delivered a robust product that has saved time and money and is currently in field testing with preliminary acceptance.

Key Challenges

Needed a construction-specific labor time-tracking solution that combined time clocks, mobile access and job accounting
Wanted to eliminate buddy punching and ensure accurate job-based wage/pay tracking

Project Deliverables

Biometric time-tracking Android app
Web-based payroll and project manager dashboard
Offline-capable cloud backend
Fingerprint scanner integration
GPS-based clock-in functionality

Project Solution

Mutual Mobile implemented a cloud-based Android and PC-accessible timekeeping system from the client’s specifications that enables job-based clock-ins using fingerprint biometrics and GPS. The platform supports online and offline use on phones and tablets and includes admin/PC interfaces for payroll and project managers. The vendor integrated fingerprint scanner hardware and built the backend cloud services, working in sprints with a core team of eight and a broader group of about ten people.

Project Outcome

Saved almost half an hour per day per employee through biometric clock-ins
Product reached preliminary acceptance and is solid in early field testing

Platforms

Mobile
Web
Cloud

Tech Stack

Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Mutual Mobile delivered a functional, robust solution that has saved the business time and money. The team possesses strong communication and English language skills, and they also offer valuable feedback. They are adaptable quick learners who take an efficient approach to their work.”
Bert Myers
Controller
Date: 09/30/2020