CloudApper's iPad AI TimeClock for UKG/Kronos helped a leading US construction firm reduce time theft by 75% with biometric authentication, offline tracking, and real-time data visibility, ensuring accurate payroll and fostering a trustworthy, productive work environment.
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Time theft is still one of the biggest hidden expenses in construction. According to the American Payroll Association, time theft costs U.S. companies billions of dollars every year—and construction firms feel it more than most. With crews spread across multiple job sites, supervisors rotating, and paper timesheets still common, even small inaccuracies can turn into huge payroll losses.
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One large U.S. construction company was facing exactly this problem. Their teams worked across dozens of remote job sites. Everything was done manually. Paper timesheets got smudged, lost, or “adjusted.” Supervisors approved hours without real visibility. And payroll teams were always chasing corrections. Over time, these small inconsistencies added up to major inaccuracies and unnecessary labor costs.
They knew they needed a secure, mobile, construction-friendly timekeeping system that worked with UKG—but without introducing complex hardware or high installation costs.
Their search led them to CloudApper’s iPad AI TimeClock for UKG/Kronos, a tablet-based time clock that immediately reduced time theft by 75%.
- CloudApper’s iPad AI TimeClock for UKG/Kronos significantly reduces time theft by 75% through secure biometric authentication, preventing “buddy punching.”
- The system provides robust offline capabilities, allowing employees to clock in and out even in areas with unreliable internet connectivity, ensuring data integrity.
- Real-time data visibility enables HR and management teams to monitor employee time and attendance, identify discrepancies immediately, and prevent time theft.
- Improved accountability is achieved as employees can view their punches and submit PTO requests directly through the system, fostering transparency and trust.
- Seamless integration with UKG ensures smooth payroll processing and eliminates errors caused by manual data entry, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Why Their Manual System Was Failing
Paper timecards gave employees too much room for error:
- Crews arrived at different times but wrote down the same start time.
- Supervisors approved hours without real verification.
- Remote sites had weak or no connectivity, delaying updates.
- Payroll teams manually keyed every hour entered—opening the door to even more errors.
Time theft wasn’t always intentional. But the lack of a reliable, real-time system made it impossible to prevent.
As one HR manager put it:
“It wasn’t the data collection that was the problem—it’s that we couldn’t trust the data.”
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CloudApper’s iPad AI TimeClock for UKG: What Changed Everything
To fix time theft across dozens of construction job sites, they needed something secure, simple, and mobile. CloudApper delivered exactly that:
Biometric Authentication Eliminates Buddy Punching
Using tablet-based facial recognition, CloudApper’s AI TimeClock verifies every punch automatically. No employee can clock in for someone else. No second chances for “buddy punching.” No disputes. No grey area. This alone accounted for more than half of the time theft reduction.
Offline Time Tracking for Remote Job Sites
Construction doesn’t happen in Wi-Fi zones.
But CloudApper works even when the internet doesn’t.
- Employees clock in/out offline
- Data is stored securely
- Every punch syncs to UKG when the device returns online
This prevents missing punches, time edits, or “reconstructed hours” that commonly occur with paper cards.
Real-Time Visibility Across Every Job Site
HR and site supervisors finally had:
- Live dashboards
- Punch data from every location
- Instant alerts for missed punches or duplicate entries
With real-time data, the company could spot issues before they turned into payroll losses.
Employee Accountability Through Self-Service
Employees could finally:
- View their own punches
- Submit corrections
- Submit PTO requests directly from the iPad
When employees can see their own data, they are far less likely to falsify it. Transparency builds honesty—and cuts accidental or intentional time theft.
Seamless UKG Integration (No Manual Entry)
All time punches flowed straight into UKG Pro, UKG Ready, or UKG Dimensions without manual work.
That means:
- Faster payroll
- No re-entry errors
- Zero reliance on spreadsheets
- No more reconciling inconsistent timesheets
The payroll team saved hours every week.
The Results: A 75% Reduction in Time Theft Across All Job Sites
After deploying CloudApper’s iPad AI TimeClock on every site, the construction firm saw:
- 75% reduction in time theft
- Fewer payroll disputes
- Accurate job costing
- Higher workforce accountability
- Faster payroll processing
With fewer errors and more accurate hours, the company saved significant money every month—and eliminated the operational stress that came with manual timekeeping.
Final Thoughts: Stop Time Theft Before It Happens
Time theft isn’t just a payroll issue—it’s a visibility issue.
Without real-time data, construction companies can’t verify hours, prove accuracy, or protect against avoidable financial loss.
CloudApper’s iPad AI TimeClock for UKG/Kronos fixes that with:
- Secure biometric verification
- Offline punches for remote job sites
- Real-time dashboards
- Complete UKG integration
If you want to reduce time theft, simplify payroll, and increase accuracy across every job site, CloudApper can help. Contact CloudApper to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can construction companies reduce time theft?
Construction companies can reduce time theft by using secure biometric time clocks, eliminating paper timesheets, and enabling real-time visibility across job sites. CloudApper’s iPad AI TimeClock prevents buddy punching and syncs accurate punches directly to UKG.
What is the best timekeeping solution for construction crews?
The best solution is a mobile, biometric, offline-capable time clock that works across remote job sites. CloudApper’s iPad AI TimeClock provides facial recognition, offline punch storage, and seamless UKG integration.
How does CloudApper prevent buddy punching?
CloudApper’s iPad AI TimeClock uses facial recognition to verify punches, ensuring each employee is physically present when clocking in or out. This eliminates buddy punching entirely.
Does CloudApper’s AI TimeClock work without internet?
Yes. Employees can clock in and out offline at any job site. All punches sync automatically to UKG once the device reconnects to a network.
Why is accurate time tracking important for construction?
Accurate time tracking ensures correct payroll, prevents compliance issues, improves job costing, and reduces financial losses caused by manual timekeeping errors.
Can CloudApper integrate with UKG Pro, UKG Ready, and UKG Dimensions?
Yes. CloudApper’s iPad AI TimeClock integrates natively with all major UKG platforms, eliminating manual data entry and ensuring seamless payroll processing.
