Summary
This tutorial covers how to enable and manage GPS verification for clock-ins in BuilderPal Pro, ensuring time is logged accurately at job sites. It helps prevent off-site entries and provides confidence in time tracking data.
How-To Video
Prerequisites
BuilderPal Pro subscription. Upgrade to BuilderPal Pro
Admin or Supervisor role with access to Timesheet Settings.
Team members must have location services enabled on their devices.
Steps
Navigate to Timesheet Settings in the app.
In Permissions, turn on Clock Location verification.
Select team members and check the box to require location verification for them.
View the map to confirm time entries match job site locations.
Confirmation
Once enabled, clock-in attempts will prompt for GPS verification, and you'll see location pins on the map view for approved entries, confirming accurate on-site logging.
FAQ
Q: What happens if a team member tries to clock in off-site?
A: The app will prevent the clock-in and prompt them to move to the job site location.
Q: Does this apply to manual time entries?
A: Yes, GPS verification is required for both clock-ins and manual additions to ensure accuracy.
Q: Can I enable this for only specific team members?
A: Yes, manage permissions individually by checking the box next to their name in settings.
Q: What if location services are disabled on a device?
A: The user will be prompted to enable them; otherwise, clock-in won't proceed.
Q: Is GPS data stored securely?
A: Yes, BuilderPal handles location data privately and only for verification purposes.