Wren have reduced their labour bill considerably with better visibility and control of their teams
Case Study | Wren Construction
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Wren Construction Ltd
Main Contractor specialist
The problem
Wren was heavily reliant on daily paper-based processes both on-site and in the office. The management teams didn’t always have a clear idea of who was on-site each day with the paper sign-in sheet being inaccurate and unreliable. They couldn’t have the true costs of labour at their fingertips and would have to wait until the following week to gauge a full understanding of where their project costs would stand. On top of that, payroll each week was long and laborious - a combination of endless phone-calls trying to determine who worked what hours, not a clear understanding of exact hours worked and no straightforward authorisation processes.
“The impact of Chime has been immense. I honestly don’t know how we operated without it before. It has increased productivity and saved money. Daily.”
John Wilson - Construction Director
Wren Construction Ltd
Measurable impact
1 | Huge Savings on Labour Bills
Chime has meant 100% visibility of where and when all operatives are signing in and out. Being able to see their photo and their exact geo location and time of sign in has meant not only are all operatives working their full shift, but less time has spent wasted chasing / finding out where operatives are.
2 | Approval Process Quick & Easy
Chime has meant an end to weekly phone calls and time-wasting. The approval system set up for Wren involves three layers - approval by site manager / contracts manager / hr - all the teams have been impressed with how easy and intuitive it has been to use whilst on-to-go. Never will they go back to paper time sheets!
3 | Accurate Reporting
This has been a huge benefit to weekly payroll - Chime has meant that a labour report can be viewed at the click of the button. This not only supports the payroll process but has become invaluable to managers to view labour over the project.
4 | Digitally Signed H&S Documents
For too long Wren was burdened with paperwork either getting misplaced, lost or being filled out inaccurately. Chime has meant they now have all their Toolbox Talks, RAMS and Covid questionnaires digitally uploaded onto the platform. This has not only saved them time, but more importantly, it has meant that the right documents are being signed by the right people keeping their sites safer.
5 | Skills Management
Chime allows Wren to have a live view of all skills active across each of their sites. Viewed on the app, they are able to verify tickets and qualifications for every operative such as CSCS cards, SSSTS, SMSTS, and First Aid.
Key Benefits
Huge financial savings on labour bill
Reduced need for additional admin role
Streamlined weekly payroll
Digital timesheets and easy approval system has transformed process
Powerful reporting
Directors know in real-time true labour costs on any project
Common questions
How does Chime help reduce labour costs?
Chime ensures accurate tracking of site attendance through geofence, GPS and photo-stamped sign-ins. This eliminates inflated or inaccurate timesheets, helping customers avoid paying for time not actually worked.
Can we set clock-in and clock-out grace periods?
Yes. Chime allows you to configure rounding rules, grace periods, and specific time buckets to match site policies. This includes automatic rounding to standard start/end times and overtime triggers.
How easy is it for operatives to sign in on site?
Operatives can sign in using the Chime mobile app via QR code, GPS, or PIN with an optional selfie/photo. It's designed to be fast and user-friendly, even for less tech-savvy users.
Can we customise who can view or complete documents and forms?
Yes. Forms and checklists can be restricted to specific cohorts or users using permissions during form setup.
Can Chime export timesheet data for payroll?
Yes. Detailed timesheet reports can be exported in Excel or CSV formats. These reports include standard hours, overtime, and comments.
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