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D-TIME — Real-time data collection

D-TIME is cloud software for real-time collection of construction site staff attendance via smartphone and NFC badge. Already developed and long in operation at various industrial and service companies, D-TIME lets you record and manage workers' attendance, monitor hours worked per job order and keep communication open between office and site.

With the Gem App, each smartphone records workers' attendance according to a defined, programmed schedule, with automatic allocation of the hours worked to each job order. The architecture is made up of two integrated areas: an app area for smartphones with NFC reader and a cloud area for centralised data management.

Cloud Architecture
NFC Technology
Real-Time Transmission
Multi-Site Management
✓ Already in production use NFC badge Job order management Excel export ✓ Works offline

Two fully integrated areas

The D-TIME system is made up of two distinct, complementary environments: the mobile app in the field for direct data collection and the cloud platform for processing, analysis and integration with company management systems.

GEM APP — Smartphone with NFC

  • Clock-ins with calculation of hours worked per employee
  • Site manager mode: clock-in of each individual worker on arrival
  • Automatic allocation of hours to site job orders
  • Coding of processing times for component assembly
  • Breakdown by work phases or areas within the site
  • NFC badge reading with standard off-the-shelf smartphones

Cloud environment — Back office

  • Data import from job order management software (Excel or direct integration)
  • Automatic download of clock-ins from the app in real time
  • Centralised analysis and management of all data collected
  • Statistical processing of hours worked, attendance and job orders
  • Export to Excel format for payroll and payslip management
  • Customisable dashboard with advanced reporting
📷 Smartphone app Standard NFC badge Excel import Management software integration ✓ Payroll export

How D-TIME works

The D-TIME operating cycle consists of five sequential, automated steps, from the initial site configuration to the final processing of data for payroll and company reporting.

1. Planning

Definition of the site, work phases, operating zones and assignment of workers to job orders

2. Sending the plan

The plan is sent to the site manager's smartphone, ready for use in the field

3. NFC clock-in

The site manager clocks in each worker using an NFC badge: the app records start/end of activity and job order

4. Cloud transmission

Gem App transmits the data to the cloud in real time; if there is no connection, it sends it automatically once the connection is restored

5. Back office

The data is processed, analysed and exported to the job order management and payroll systems

Guaranteed data transmission

D-TIME is designed to work in any connectivity condition. Data is always collected, regardless of network availability, guaranteeing operational continuity even on sites in remote areas or with unstable mobile coverage.

Real-time mode

When a connection is available, each clock-in is transmitted instantly to the cloud server. Managers see up-to-date data in real time on the central dashboard, with immediate visibility of active attendance on each site.

Offline mode

If there is no signal or the connection is temporarily unavailable, Gem App continues to collect and store all clock-ins locally. When the connection is restored, the data is synchronised automatically with no manual action.

🔅 Automatic sync ✓ No data loss Local storage Real-time when available

Advanced back-office management

The cloud back office is the macro-function that collects and organises all the data received from the app, providing tools for analysis, extraction and integration with company management systems.

Structured database

All data is collected and organised in a database with a layout that can be customised to the customer's needs.

Analysis and processing

Statistical processing, comparative analysis between sites, extractions by period, employee or job order.

Excel and management software export

Data export to Excel format or via direct integration with job order management software and payroll systems.

Complete history

A historical archive of all attendance, clock-ins and activities broken down by site, employee and job order.

Multi-user and multi-role

Differentiated access for managers, payroll office, site managers and senior management, with permissions configurable by role.

Customisable layout

The database and reports can be structured according to the specific needs of each customer company.

C2 chat and site log

D-TIME integrates two key tools for day-to-day site communication and documentation: the C2 chat for exchanging messages and documents, and the digital log for activity traceability.

C2 chat

Lets individual users exchange messages, documents, images and files simply, securely and quickly. The reserved cloud area manages received messages and allows documentation to be saved to a PC for permanent archiving.

Site log

A digital site diary with job order selection, free text entry, automatic date and time, and the option to attach files and images. It guarantees full traceability of daily activities and events.

Documents and images

Send and receive any type of file directly from the app, with automatic cloud archiving.

Automatic date and time

Each log entry is saved with an automatic timestamp, guaranteeing chronological traceability of operations.

Secure communication

A dedicated, protected communication channel between office and site, separate from generic messaging apps.

💬 Instant messages Photos and documents Digital log Cloud archiving

Site planning

Before starting data collection in the field, D-TIME lets you configure each site in detail in the cloud environment, defining the operating structure and the rules for allocating hours.

Site structure

Definition of the operating set-up of each site, with optional breakdown into work phases and specific operating zones.

Worker assignment

Matching of workers to job orders and work zones. Each NFC badge is linked to the employee's personal record.

Multi-site

Simultaneous management of several sites with independent schedules. Site managers receive only the schedule for their own site.

🏗 Cloud configuration Work phases and operating zones Multi-site Worker records

Connection with management systems

D-TIME is designed to integrate with the main management software used in companies, eliminating double data entry and guaranteeing consistent information between site, office and payroll consultant.

Job order management software

Connection via Excel file import or direct integration with the site job order management software. The management software vendor is involved to guarantee full compatibility.

Payroll and payslip system

Direct export of clock-ins and hours worked to the payslip processing software. Compatible with Gem Paghe and the main payroll management systems on the market.

HR and attendance management

Integration with Gem Presenze for complete human resources management: from clocking in on site to automatically sending data to the payroll consultant, with a complete history for each employee.

📁 Excel import / export Job order management Payroll software Gem Presenze APIs available

Bring D-TIME to your site

Our experts are at your disposal for free, personalised advice. We analyse your site needs and configure D-TIME around your company's operating structure.

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