Field ServiceCompensation Management3MediumJourneyman Electrician$ implied

A journeyman is expected to review shop drawings and plan work at home unpaid, which he considers part of the job that should be compensated.

No system enables paid, on-the-clock planning time or compensates for off-hours work preparation.

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Opp. Score
47
Severity
3Medium
Willingness to Pay
implied
Added
May 14, 2026

Workarounds Described

  • takes time out of evening to look into shop drawings at home for free

Implied Software Gaps

  • Mobile app that allows journeymen to log and get paid for off-site planning time
App Concept

FieldPlan Paid Prep

A time-tracking and task-management app that lets field workers log planning hours (e.g., reviewing shop drawings) and automatically adds them to payroll. It differentiates between on-site labor and off-site prep work, ensuring fair compensation and clear records.

Key Features
  • Clock in/out for planning tasks with geofencing or manual entry
  • Integrates with payroll systems to categorize planning hours as paid time
  • Task library for common prep activities (shop drawing review, material list creation)
  • Employer dashboard to approve and budget planning hours
Target Users: Journeymen and electricians in commercial construction companies with 20-200 employees
Revenue Model: $5/mo per user subscription for workers; employer pays $10/mo per worker for dashboard and integration

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