Construction Payroll
for Contractors

The ConstructionPayroll.com Difference

Construction payroll is a process that extends beyond simply paying employees on a regular basis. Unlike other industries, construction payroll is complex, involving compliance with state-prevailing wage laws, multi-state pay rates, multiple pay rates for the same employees, union/non-union rules, job locations impacting tax withholdings, and more.

Maintaining compliance for a construction company’s payroll is demanding. One misstep can lead to dissatisfied, underpaid employees, high turnover rates, and potential expensive fees.

While you may already utilize a payroll service provider, most mainstream systems are not tailored to the specific needs of the construction industry.

To ensure payroll compliance, you need a service provider designed for the construction industry’s unique requirements. ConstructionPayroll.com is such a provider.

Key Features for Construction Payroll

Payroll software should seamlessly track worker hours by job site and trade, providing a clear overview of labor job costs. This is particularly important for contractors managing multi-state or multi-trade payroll, where tax rates, workers’ compensation, and union requirements vary. Without automated tracking, managing these complexities can be a logistical challenge.

Precision also matters in tax calculations. Given that construction workers frequently move between sites, software with GPS and job-based tax calculations performs accurate payroll tax calculations based on specific work locations.

With the right system, guesswork and unexpected tax season surprises are eliminated. Payroll solutions should also integrate with time tracking and accounting software, reducing manual data entry and ensuring balanced books.

Given the numerous variables in construction payroll, the right software not only saves time but also safeguards your business.

Specialized Software for the Construction Industry

You require construction payroll software that ensures compliance and profitability. At ConstructionPayroll.com, we understand this need and have developed our system with critical features such as automatic federal certified payroll reporting.

Our features streamline construction payroll management. We have built our product specifically for the construction industry, ensuring it can handle the complexities your organization faces.

ConstructionPayroll.com specializes in:

• Automated Certified Payroll
• Union/Prevailing Wage Capabilities 
• Construction Specific Reports like: Job Cost, Workers Compensation, Union
• Automatic Tax Calculations with GPS level Accuracy (eliminating costly human error)
• Multi-state and multi-trade payroll within the same pay period. 

ADP: Enterprise-Level Solutions?

A generic payroll provider like ADP is not designed to handle these industry-specific challenges, which is where ConstructionPayroll.com excels. Unlike ADP, ConstructionPayroll.com is designed to work seamlessly with  compliance agencies such as LCP Tracker and the DIR, making compliance reporting a breeze! Furthermore, expert setup, dedicated support, and an employee portal with free mental health care resources make ConstructionPayroll.com more than just payroll software—it is a solution tailored to the unique demands of construction.

QuickBooks Won’t Cut It for Construction

While QuickBooks is a robust general accounting tool, it lacks the industry-specific features required for prevailing wage compliance, certified payroll reports, and accurate job costing. ConstructionPayroll.com, designed specifically for the construction industry, offers automated certified payroll report generation, seamless tax compliance, and an employee portal for easy access to pay stubs and more Not to mention that QuickBooks Desktop users are losing payroll support unless they upgrade to either QBO or Enterprise beginning in May 2025

Addressing Construction Payroll Challenges

How does ConstructionPayroll.com compare to the competition regarding actual construction payroll challenges? Let us examine the details.

Certified Payroll Reporting

Certified payroll reporting is essential for any construction team’s payroll process. However, neither ADP nor QuickBooks offers this feature. ConstructionPayroll.com includes this functionality directly within our system, eliminating the need for manual creation and the risk of human error.

Union Compliance

QuickBooks can accommodate businesses with unionized employees. However, it lacks a dedicated union-deductions feature, which is available in ADP and ConstructionPayroll.com.

Multi-State Tax Regulations

Neither ADP nor QuickBooks is equipped to navigate multi-state tax regulations within the same pay period. ConstructionPayroll.com is designed with multi-state tax regulations in mind, acknowledging that many projects involve employees working across state lines. Rely on us to help you maintain your budget, regardless of project locations.

Fringe Benefits

Fringe benefits, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, and training funds, are crucial for construction teams. Unlike ADP and QuickBooks, which require manual fringe benefit calculations or third-party add-ons, ConstructionPayroll.com seamlessly integrates fringe benefits into payroll, preventing costly errors and saving administrative time.

Why Choose ConstructionPayroll.com for Your Construction Business?

The feature comparison clearly demonstrates the advantages of ConstructionPayroll.com comparing our construction payroll service to generic payroll providers like ADP and QuickBooks. Although you may be more familiar with those brands, you are missing out on numerous additional features and services by not choosing ConstructionPayroll.com.

With over 35+ years of experience in the construction industry, we understand the complexities of payroll for construction companies and contractors. ConstructionPayroll.com is fully equipped to handle construction-specific payroll needs.

ConstructionPayroll.com offers the most comprehensive features, including printed checks and direct deposits, weekly, monthly, and quarterly taxes, W-2s, check reconciliation, garnishment tracking, benefit deductions, payroll reports, an employee portal, job cost reporting, certified payroll reports, multi-state capabilities, and automatic tax calculations with GPS level accuracy.

Our team is fully prepared to handle your payroll needs, without the headaches and potential errors associated with other payroll providers.

Services like ADP & Quickbooks can look fancy, like a Mercedes Benz or BMW. But try taking that car onto a construction job site filled with pot holes, dirt, and nails. It wont take you long to realize that you’re driving the wrong car for the job. ConstructionPayroll.com is like a supped up F-150 – perfect for the job site, perfect for construction. 

FAQ

How is construction payroll different from standard payroll?

Construction payroll is far more complex than standard payroll due to prevailing wage laws, union agreements, multiple job sites, and varying tax rates. Workers often perform different roles at different pay rates on the same job, requiring detailed job costing and wage calculations. Additionally, many construction companies must submit certified payroll reports for government contracts, which standard payroll systems typically do not handle.

What are prevailing wages, and why do they matter in construction payroll?

Prevailing wages are minimum hourly wages set by the government for workers on publicly funded construction projects. These wages ensure fair pay based on job classification and location. Employers must accurately track and report wages, fringe benefits, and overtime to remain compliant. Failure to meet prevailing wage requirements can result in fines, penalties, or disqualification from future contracts.

Why is job costing important in construction payroll?

Job costing helps construction companies track labor costs by project, job site, and worker role, ensuring accurate bidding and financial management. Since construction projects involve multiple trades, locations, and pay rates, construction payroll software must properly allocate labor expenses to prevent cost overruns and improve profitability. Without accurate job costing, companies risk underpricing contracts or losing profits due to mismanaged labor expenses.

Simplify Your Construction Payroll Today With ConstructionPayroll.com

Are you ready to streamline your construction company’s payroll? Achieve faster and more efficient payroll processing with ConstructionPayroll.com. We have designed our payroll software specifically for the construction industry.

When payroll becomes challenging, avoid spending an entire day hoping you have done it correctly. Complete your construction payroll accurately the first time. Contact us today to schedule a demo and learn how we can help your business thrive.