B2Gnow Launches Digital Kiosk to Combat Construction Payroll Fraud

PHOENIX, AZ – February 25, 2026 – In a significant move to digitize one of the last paper-based processes on construction sites, software firm B2Gnow has launched eComply FieldReporter, a mobile tool designed to replace manual sign-in sheets with a secure digital kiosk. The new module aims to bring real-time data verification and fraud prevention to the complex world of labor compliance, tackling long-standing issues of payroll accuracy and worker verification on public and private projects.

For decades, the clipboard and pen have been the default tools for tracking labor on jobsites, a method fraught with challenges including illegible handwriting, lost documents, and the potential for “proxy sign-ins,” where one worker signs in for an absent colleague. B2Gnow’s FieldReporter addresses these vulnerabilities head-on by providing a tablet- or phone-based kiosk where workers digitally log their hours. This system not only creates a clean, immediate record but also integrates layers of verification to ensure data integrity from the moment it is captured.

The End of the Paper Trail

The core innovation of FieldReporter is its shift from retrospective paperwork to live, on-site data capture. Site managers can activate the kiosk-style interface on any mobile device with a simple PIN. Workers then sign in and out, with the system capturing not just their time but also their location coordinates via geolocation technology. This feature provides contractors and oversight agencies with verifiable proof that an employee was physically present at the jobsite during their logged hours, a critical step in preventing time-theft and ensuring accurate billing on projects.

By digitizing this foundational process, the system eliminates the administrative cascade of problems stemming from manual entry. There is no longer a need for office staff to decipher messy handwriting or chase down missing sign-in sheets. The data flows directly into B2Gnow’s larger eComply platform, creating a single source of truth that connects field activity to back-office payroll and compliance reporting. This automation promises significant efficiency gains for onsite managers, freeing them from tedious data entry and allowing them to focus on project execution and safety.

“Labor compliance is shifting from retrospective reporting to proactive monitoring, and FieldReporter supports this transition in the field,” said John Garay, Vice President of Product at B2Gnow, in the company’s announcement. “We reduce administrative effort, uncertainty, and human error by providing verified data directly from the onsite workers.”

Proactive Compliance in a Complex Regulatory World

The launch comes as the construction industry faces mounting pressure to adhere to complex labor regulations, particularly the prevailing wage laws governed by the federal Davis-Bacon Act and various state-level equivalents. These laws mandate specific wage and benefit rates for workers on publicly funded projects, requiring contractors to submit meticulous Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) to prove compliance. Errors in these reports, often originating from inaccurate paper timesheets, can lead to costly penalties, project delays, and even debarment from future government contracts. Industry analysis suggests that simple misreporting from manual timesheets can result in payroll overpayments of 4% to 7%.

FieldReporter’s most powerful feature is its ability to perform real-time discrepancy checks. As workers log their hours, the system instantly compares that data against the information submitted in the CPRs. If a worker’s digital sign-in time does not match their reported hours on the payroll report, the system automatically flags the discrepancy and notifies the general contractor. This proactive alerting mechanism allows contractors to identify and correct errors before the payroll is finalized and submitted, transforming compliance from a reactive, forensic exercise into an active, preventative management process.

This capability is crucial in an environment where regulatory bodies are increasing scrutiny and moving towards mandatory digital submissions. States like California, Washington, and Maryland already require electronic uploads of CPRs, making accurate, machine-readable data more important than ever. By ensuring payroll entries are backed by verified, geolocated sign-in data, the system provides an audit-ready trail that offers essential protection for both contractors and the public agencies overseeing the projects.

Navigating a Growing Digital Market

B2Gnow’s new module enters a rapidly expanding construction technology market, which was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to more than triple to $3.7 billion by 2033. The company faces established competitors like LCPtracker, which offers a robust cloud-based platform for certified payroll management, and HCSS, which provides a broader suite of construction management tools including time tracking. However, FieldReporter’s specific focus on a secure, on-site kiosk for sign-in, combined with its direct, real-time integration and discrepancy flagging against CPRs, carves out a distinct niche.

While other systems offer mobile time entry, B2Gnow's approach is tailored to the high-stakes environment of labor compliance, where preventing fraud is as important as tracking hours. The emphasis on a controlled kiosk environment, worker validation, and geolocation aims to create a more secure and less fallible system than apps that allow workers to clock in from anywhere. This focus on data integrity at the point of entry is what B2Gnow is betting on to differentiate its offering.

Building Trust Through Transparency

As with any technology that tracks employee data, the use of geolocation raises potential privacy considerations. However, in the context of prevailing wage compliance on public works, the need for accountability and fraud prevention is paramount. The industry standard is moving towards greater transparency, and legal precedent generally supports employer monitoring for legitimate business purposes, provided it is transparently communicated to employees. The data collected by FieldReporter is directly tied to ensuring fair and legal payment for hours worked, protecting both the employee from wage theft and the contractor from fraudulent claims.

Ultimately, the adoption of tools like eComply FieldReporter is part of a larger movement to modernize infrastructure projects and build public trust. By creating an unbroken, verifiable chain of data from the jobsite to the final compliance report, B2Gnow’s integrated platform helps ensure that taxpayer money is spent properly and that labor standards are upheld. This transformation of fragmented, manual processes into a unified, intelligent system represents a critical step forward in delivering infrastructure projects with greater accountability and success.