GPS, CIAW, site terminals, payroll, and CLA rules, what your construction company really needs
Every time registration vendor lists dozens of features. But for construction companies, most of those features are irrelevant. You don’t need project-billing timers or Pomodoro clocks. You need GPS verification, CIAW integration, and construction-specific overtime calculations.
This guide separates the must-have features from the nice-to-haves, specifically for construction.
Must-Have Features
1. CIAW/NSSO direct integration
One clock-in should handle both time registration and CIAW simultaneously. If CIAW requires a separate action or system, you’re doubling admin and doubling the risk of missed registrations.
2. GPS verification
Workers move between sites. GPS confirms they’re at the correct location when clocking in. Without it, you can’t prove site presence to an inspector or allocate hours to the right project.
3. Connectivity-based registration
Suivo requires WiFi or mobile data for every registration. This ensures timestamps are real-time and tamper-proof. Systems that allow local storage and later sync create manipulation risk, data integrity matters for both compliance and payroll accuracy.
4. Multiple registration methods
Not every site is the same. You need:
- Mobile app for workers on varying, short-duration sites
- Site terminal/badge for large sites with a single entry
- Vehicle hardware + geofence for teams travelling together
5. Construction CLA overtime rules
Belgian construction CLAs have specific overtime premiums, shift differentials, and travel-time rules. Manual calculation is slow and error-prone. The software must apply these automatically before exporting to payroll.
6. Payroll integration
Pre-built API connections to SD Worx, Partena, Acerta. Validated hours flow directly, no CSV exports, no manual entry, no correction cycles.
7. Subcontractor + Limosa support
Subcontractors must register through the same system. Foreign workers need Limosa number support. The main contractor’s dashboard must show compliance status for everyone on site.
Important (But Secondary) Features
- Scheduling, visual multi-site planning
- Absence management, digital leave requests
- Fleet connection, link workforce to vehicle data
- Project cost reporting, labour hours per site/project
Features You Don’t Need
- Project-billing timers (for agencies, not construction)
- Pomodoro / productivity timers
- Employee self-scheduling (construction is manager-driven)
- Built-in payroll processing (that’s your social secretariat’s job)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which feature matters most?
CIAW/NSSO integration. Without it, you’re running two systems. Everything else builds on the compliance foundation.
Why does Suivo require connectivity?
To prevent data manipulation. Real-time transmission means every timestamp is verified at the moment of registration. This protects both the employer (audit-proof records) and the worker (accurate payroll).
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