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Best Free Construction Calculators (2026)
We compared 7+ free construction calculators for contractors. See which tools handle piece rate, labor costs, bidding, and job profit — no credit card required.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 16, 202614 min read
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26 articles about guides for contractors who do piece work.
About Guides Articles
New to piece work? These guides walk you through the basics — what piece rate pay is, how it works, and how to set it up in your business. Whether you run a roofing crew, a construction company, or a manufacturing operation, start here to understand the fundamentals.
Topics Covered
- Understanding piece rate pay and how it works
- Deciding if piece work is right for your business
- Setting up a piece rate system step by step
- Tracking piece work from paper to digital
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Best Payroll for Piece Rate and Hourly Pay
Compared 7 payroll tools for companies that pay both piece rate and hourly workers. See how each handles mixed pay types, pricing, and what actually works.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 16, 202615 min read
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Piece Rate vs Flat Rate in Auto Repair
How flat rate pay in auto repair shops is really just piece rate by another name — book time, flag hours, gravy work, and how the same pay model works across auto repair and construction.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 6, 202613 min read
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Piece Rate Pay for Solar Installation Crews
Complete guide to piece rate pay for solar installation — rate structures per panel, per watt, and per system, plus compliance requirements, crew sizing, and quality control.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 3, 202611 min read
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Piece Rates for Multi-Trade Construction Crews
How to set up piece rate pay when your crew does multiple trades — rate cards, tracking across work types, and keeping payroll accurate when the same worker does roofing, siding, and gutters.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 3, 202611 min read
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Do Your Crews Need an App for Piece Rate?
When digital piece rate tracking makes sense and when it doesn't — an honest breakdown of paper vs. spreadsheets vs. software for tracking crew production and payroll.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 2, 20268 min read
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How Long to Set Up Piece Work Pro?
What to realistically expect when setting up Piece Work Pro — timeline from signup to first payroll, common setup steps, and tips to get running faster.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 2, 20268 min read
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What Roofers Say About Piece Rate Software
Real feedback from roofing contractors who switched from spreadsheets and paper to piece rate tracking software — what worked, what surprised them, and what they wish they knew before switching.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 1, 20267 min read
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Who Should NOT Use Piece Work Pro?
An honest look at who Piece Work Pro is not a good fit for — solo operators, hourly-only shops, and other situations where piece rate software is the wrong tool for the job.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 1, 20267 min read
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Guide to Piece Rate Pay for Concrete Contractors
A comprehensive guide to running piece rate pay for concrete crews — covering which tasks work for piece rate, rate structures, weather complications, tracking methods, compliance, quality standards, and equipment cost considerations.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 25, 202615 min read
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Guide to Piece Rate Pay for Drywall Contractors
A comprehensive guide to running piece rate pay for drywall crews — covering rate setting, production tracking, FLSA compliance, overtime, quality control, crew management, and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 24, 202613 min read
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Guide to Piece Rate Pay for Framing Crews
A comprehensive guide to running piece rate pay for framing crews — covering rate structures, wood vs steel framing, production tracking, FLSA compliance, quality standards, crew management, and common pitfalls.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 24, 202615 min read
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Best Payroll Software for Roofing Contractors (2026)
We compared 7 payroll tools for roofing contractors. See pricing, pros, cons, and which software handles piece rate pay per square.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 13, 202613 min read
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Best Piece Rate Tracking Software for Contractors (2026)
We compared 7 piece rate tracking tools for contractors. See pricing, pros, cons, and which software actually handles piece work pay.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 12, 202613 min read
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California Piece Rate Law AB 1513: Contractor Guide
AB 1513 requires California contractors to separately pay piece rate workers for rest periods and nonproductive time. Here is how to comply.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 11, 202611 min read
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FLSA Rules for Piece Rate Employers: Simple Guide
Learn the 5 core FLSA requirements for piece rate employers — hour tracking, minimum wage, overtime, nonproductive time, and record-keeping.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 9, 202612 min read
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Fully Burdened Labor Rate: True Cost in Construction
Learn how to calculate your fully burdened labor rate in construction, with real numbers, worked examples, and a breakdown of every cost most contractors miss.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 8, 202611 min read
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How Much Does Piece Work Tracking Software Cost in 2026?
Piece work tracking software costs $0 to $15 per user per month. We break down what you'll actually pay, what's included at each price point, and what drives the cost up or down.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 5, 20269 min read
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Is Piece Rate Pay Legal? What Every Contractor Needs to Know
Piece rate pay is legal in all 50 states. Learn the FLSA rules, state-specific requirements, and how to stay compliant as a contractor.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 2, 202612 min read
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Is Piece Work Tracking Software Worth It? An Honest Answer
An honest look at when piece work tracking software pays for itself and when it does not. Real ROI numbers, the Friday night test, and who should skip it.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 1, 202611 min read
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Piece Work Pro vs. Spreadsheets for Piece Rate Pay Compared
An honest comparison of tracking piece rate pay with spreadsheets vs. Piece Work Pro. When spreadsheets work fine, when they cost you money, and when it's time to switch.
Tyson Faulkner·Feb 28, 202612 min read
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How to Transition from Hourly to Piece Work Pay
A step-by-step guide for transitioning your crew from hourly pay to piece work, covering rate setting, legal compliance, hybrid approaches, quality monitoring, and tracking tools.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 13, 20254 min read
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Debunking 5 Myths About Piece Work Pay
Bust the five most common myths about piece work pay, from fairness concerns and quality worries to tracking complexity, worker acceptance, and legal compliance.
Tyson Faulkner·Feb 26, 20255 min read
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Understanding Piece Work: A Simple Guide
A beginner-friendly guide explaining what piece work is, how it differs from hourly pay, its benefits and common problems, and step-by-step instructions for starting a piece rate system.
Tyson Faulkner·Feb 5, 20254 min read
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What Is Piece Work Pay? A Complete Guide for Contractors
Learn what piece work pay is, how it works in construction and roofing, and why more contractors are switching from hourly to piece rate pay.
Tyson Faulkner·Aug 15, 20244 min read
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How to Track Piece Work: From Paper to Digital
Tracking piece work accurately is the biggest challenge contractors face with piece rate pay. Here are the most common methods and why digital tracking wins.
Tyson Faulkner·Jul 20, 20243 min read
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