FieldTime Pro

Construction & Trades
🔥
8/10
Demand Score
Contractors lose 2-4 hours weekly on timesheet processing, risk DOL penalties for incorrect prevailing wage reporting, and face constant payroll disputes without proper documentation
🌊
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
💰
$149-399
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
⏱️
45 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate

The Problem

[Reddit: r/Construction - Entering timesheets manually](https://www.reddit.com/r/Construction/comments/mfptp5/why_are_we_still_entering_timesheets_into_excel/)

🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints

This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:

Competitor Landscape

  • Busybusy - overly complex, $40+/user pricing too high for small contractors
  • ClockShark - generic time tracking, lacks construction-specific features like certified payroll
  • ExakTime - enterprise-focused, requires expensive hardware kiosks

Must-Have Features for MVP

Offline mode for poor connectivity sites
GPS/geofence clock in/out
Certified payroll report generation
Photo verification system
QuickBooks/ADP integration

⚠️ Potential Challenges

  • Worker adoption in field conditions
  • Varying state compliance requirements
  • Integration with legacy payroll systems

Risk Level: Moderate

🎯 Keys to Success

  • Simple 3-tap interface for field workers
  • White-glove onboarding for first 10 customers
  • Partner with local construction associations
  • Focus on 5-50 employee contractors initially

Ready to Build This?

This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.