This guide explains how to report an absence in the Buildforce Mobile App. By submitting an absence in the app, employees can communicate with the Buildforce team, the contractor they are working with, and their on-site contact about when they will be out and when they will be returning to the job.
Proactive communication will always be the best policy regarding absences, tardiness, or extended leaves. If there is no communication between Buildforce and your Foreman, it will be considered a no-call, no-show, and could be grounds for immediate termination.
You do not need to mark an absence if the project is closed. Instead, don't hesitate to contact us through the 'Get help' button in the Buildforce app to let us know that the project is closed for the day, so the absence is not recorded on your profile. You can find the Buildforce Attendance Policy here for more information.
Summary:
Showing up is the most important thing you can do for your career.
If life gets in the way, communicate as early as possible.
A great attendance record will help you consistently get jobs and earn rewards as a part of Builforce.
How to Report an Absence
Notifying your point of contact (POC) or Foreman first is important before notifying us.
After notifying them, please complete the following steps to report an absence through your Buildforce app. We strive to make communicating with us as easy as possible when you are not on-site.
Click 'My jobs'
Click 'Can't make it to the job?' under the Clock in button
Click 'Create an absence'
Select which day (s) you will be absent
If you will be absent for multiple days, then click the box next to 'I will be out for multiple days'
Select the reason for your absence
Click 'Next'
Confirm whether you have notified your foreman
When you are done, a confirmation message will appear stating that your absence was submitted successfully.
What Happens Next?
Once an absence has been submitted, this information will be logged on your Buildforce profile. Buildforce keeps and logs all attendance information. We share this information with our partners and contractors. You can also access this information through your Buildforce profile.