FieldTime Pro
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.