From the jobsite to approvals and payroll data
Time tracking for construction
Plavigo brings construction hours, notes and commutes into the same time entry. The automatic commute calculator helps collect travel information for payroll. Workers record entries on a phone, and supervisors review the data for reporting and payroll preparation.
One entry. A clear workflow.
Select a project and task
Choose the construction site and work phase. Allocating each entry to a project helps distinguish hours worked across sites.
Record hours on site
Enter working hours, notes and expenses in the browser. The commute calculator finds the distance from addresses automatically when a route is available. WhatsApp time tracking is a separately priced alternative.
Review and approve
Supervisors check entries in the approval queue. An entry that needs correction can be returned with a comment before further processing.
Export data and track workload
Review hours by project and export time or payroll data to Excel. Check company TES settings, employee details and the format required by your accountant.
Interactive example · sample data
Try recording your hours.
Choose a work phase and hours, submit your entry for approval or approve an existing sample entry.
Villa Koivisto
Extension · Tampere
A workday logged in moments.
Choose the work phase and hours. Your entry goes straight to approval.
Interactive preview · sample data
Try it without registering. Preview entries are not sent to customer accounts.
Who is Plavigo for?
Easy for workers. Clear for supervisors.
Plavigo suits construction teams working across sites, where hours need to move from workers to supervisors and finance.
Record on site
Use a phone browser to select the project and task, then record hours, notes and expenses. The automatic commute calculator finds the distance using the worker’s and site’s addresses.
Review before export
Supervisors process entries in an approval queue. An incorrect entry can be returned with a comment for correction.
Prepare data for finance
Export hours and payroll data to Excel. Review Finnish TES settings and employee details to match the company’s practices.
What does a time report show?
The time report shows the date, worker, project, task and hours, together with entry notes, commute kilometres and commute compensation. Details of the work and travel information needed for payroll stay with the recorded hours.
| Date | Worker | Project / task | Notes | Hours | Commute (km) | Commute compensation (€) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Sample worker A | Villa Koivisto / Foundations | Foundation formwork completed and pour prepared. | 8 | 15 | 3.86 | Approved |
| 2026-09-08 | Sample worker B | Villa Koivisto / Structural work | External wall framing installed; north side complete. | 8 | 25 | 6.96 | Approved |
| Total | 16 | 40 | 10.82 |
Sample data. Commute distance is one way. Sample daily allowances use the 2026 Finnish building construction rates and assume eligibility conditions are met. This table is not a payslip or an accounting-system import file.
Sample allowance source: Rakennusliitto, building construction expense allowances 2026
An automatic commute calculator with your time entries
Plavigo calculates the one-way commute from the worker’s and site’s addresses when a route is available. The distance can be corrected or entered manually. Compensation is calculated from the worker’s Finnish TES settings and distance when the applicable agreement has commute allowance brackets.
Commute allowances for the pay period are collected in payroll data. Supervisors review hours, notes and travel information before approval so the allowances can be processed with payroll.
Construction time tracking from site to office
Construction time tracking records and reviews working hours so they can be connected to a worker, a site and the work performed. Time entry is the worker’s daily step. Supervisors use the records to follow workloads and prepare reporting and payroll data.
Record hours on a phone across different sites
Agree when to record hours and how to split a day across jobsites. If a worker spends four hours on foundations at one site and four hours on structural work at another, create two separate four-hour entries. The day still totals eight hours, but each project receives its own workload.
Plavigo’s mobile time tracking works in a phone browser without a separate app installation. The worker selects a project and task, then enters hours. Mileage and expenses can also be recorded. WhatsApp time entry is a separately priced alternative to browser entry.
Connect time tracking with construction project managementApprove hours before reporting
Check that the project, task, date and number of hours reflect the work performed. Resolve exceptions while events are fresh. In Plavigo, supervisors review an approval queue and can return an incorrect entry with a comment.
Set a clear company routine: who reviews each site’s hours, and when is the data ready for export? Software collects the information, while the approval routine determines how current project-level time tracking remains.
Time reports and payroll data serve different purposes
A project time report shows how much work went into the site and its tasks, together with entry notes, commute distances and compensation. Payroll data also needs the employee details and settings used by your company. Consider these two needs separately when selecting software.
Plavigo exports time and payroll data to Excel. Review the required fields and format with your accountant before the first export, including Finnish TES settings and employee details. The downloadable CSV on this page illustrates a time report; it is not a payslip or an import file for a specific accounting system.
Explore Finnish TES settings and payroll exportsAn Excel timesheet or digital time tracking?
An Excel timesheet can suit a small team with an agreed process for entries, approvals and storage. Digital time entry helps collect records from multiple workers across jobsites. Compare recording, corrections and how the data will be used next.
| Need | Excel timesheet | Plavigo time tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Recording | The worker fills in an agreed sheet and sends it onward. | The worker records hours against a project and task in a phone browser. |
| Review and correction | Agree which file version to use and how to record corrections. | The supervisor approves or returns an entry with a comment. |
| Multiple sites | Combine site-specific entries into a summary. | Allocate time to the project when recording it. |
| Export | Adapt the spreadsheet to the recipient’s format. | Export time and payroll data to Excel; confirm the recipient’s format separately. |
Core features and add-ons, clearly explained.
Core features are included in the plan. Add users and active projects as needed.
Growth Formula
22.21 € / month with monthly billing
1 administrator · 3 workers · 5 active projects
Annual billing: €239.87 / year (€19.99 / month).
Prices exclude VAT. Additional users, projects and paid add-ons are priced separately.
| Feature | Delivery | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Projects, tasks and time entries | Included in core features | Browser access for workers and supervisors. |
| Approvals, expenses and reporting | Included in core features | Entries and documents on the same project. |
| Plavigo AI | Included in core features | Helps work with project information. Review suggestions before using them. |
| Time and payroll data to Excel | File export | Check the recipient’s required format and your company’s Finnish TES settings. |
| WhatsApp time tracking | Paid add-on | An alternative way to record hours. Not included in the base-plan price. |
| Procountor integration | Separately agreed add-on | Confirm setup, supported workflows and pricing with sales. |
Get started on your own site.
Create your company account and choose a suitable plan.
Add a project, tasks and workers. Review permissions, hourly rates and Finnish TES settings.
Record the first entries, check approval and try the report you need.
“Plavigo has significantly simplified our time tracking and project management. I recommend it.”
Frequently asked questions
How does the automatic commute calculator work?
Plavigo calculates the one-way commute from the worker’s and site’s addresses when a route is available. The distance can also be entered or corrected manually. Compensation uses the worker’s Finnish TES settings and distance when the agreement has commute allowance brackets. Allowances for the pay period are collected in payroll data.
How does construction time tracking work?
Workers record hours against a site and task, supervisors review entries, and the information is collected for reporting. Plavigo connects these steps and exports time or payroll data to Excel.
Does mobile time entry need a separate app?
Plavigo time entry works in a phone browser without a separate app installation. Workers sign in and select the correct project and task.
Can we move from Excel timesheets to digital time tracking?
Start at an agreed reporting period: add projects, tasks and workers, and agree on an approval routine. Retain historical time records according to your company’s practices. This does not imply automatic import of old Excel files.
How do workers record hours on site?
Open Plavigo in a phone browser, select a project and task, and enter the hours. No separate app installation is required.
Can a worker record hours on multiple sites?
Hours are assigned to a project and task. Work on different sites can be entered against the respective projects and reviewed by project.
How is an incorrect time entry corrected?
A supervisor can return an entry with a comment. The worker corrects the details, and the entry can then be reviewed again.
Can I send hours to an accountant or payroll team?
Time and payroll data can be exported to Excel. Confirm the required format, company Finnish TES settings and employee details before using the data.
Is WhatsApp time tracking included in the base price?
No. Browser-based time tracking is included in core features. WhatsApp time tracking is a paid add-on; see the price list for current pricing.
Can I try it before adding my company’s data?
The interactive example on this page works without registration and uses sample data. New customers have a 14-day money-back guarantee from the start of the first paid period under the terms of service.
Make time tracking part of your site’s daily routine.
New customers have a 14-day money-back guarantee from the start of the first paid period under the terms of service. You can also book a demo to discuss your company’s needs.