Field Tracking Software for Construction: Real-Time Info from Site to Office

A mid-sized construction firm manages 8-12 sites per month. Information arrives 2-3 days late, progress billing has errors. Annual loss: 5-8% of revenue.

Problem: Site-Office Disconnect

Modern flow: Site supervisor → Mobile → System → Automatic billing + reporting.

7 Features to Look for in Construction Software

1. Mobile Site Log

Headcount, weather, completed work, materials, photos — quickly entered on a phone.

2. Progress-Based Billing

Billing calculated automatically against contract line items.

3. Subcontractor Contract and Payment Tracking

Each subcontractor's contract, payment plan, invoices in one place.

4. Material Stock and Delivery

Steel, cement entering/leaving the site — tracked digitally, not on paper.

5. Cost vs Budget

Estimated budget vs actual spend — variances visible instantly.

6. Document Management

Permits, drawings, static calculations — organized per project.

7. Inspection and Safety Tracking

Legal obligations on record.

Expected Benefits

• Billing errors down 80%
• Information delay 0 days
• Material loss down 30-50%

Construction Management with Lucerna

Start with the Site Tracker template.