Architects already hate timesheets. Anything that feels like a warehouse punch clock will be ignored. Anything that makes phase-level timers easy will get used.
Site visits still matter. When someone drives to a library project, you want that visit on the right job without a separate form.
best time tracking for architecture firms: See Cloq-it for studios — start simple, add site visits only if you need them. Try it free for 14 days. Start free →
Studio checklist
- Timers per project and phase
- Punch from laptop / home without GPS theater
- Utilization and budget-hours visibility
- Site visits stamped when needed
- Exports that feed invoicing and payroll
Cloq-it in studio mode
Cloq-it gives you timers by project and phase, project budgets, PTO, schedules, and approvals with no location tracking at all. Turn on site-visit check-ins when you want them, and split travel from site time when principals care about field time separately from studio time.
Remote and hybrid staff punch from anywhere; GPS only matters on sites you pin.
| Need | Contractor-first tools | Studio-fit approach |
|---|---|---|
| Unit of work | Job site / cost code | Project + phase |
| Default location rule | Must be on site | Anywhere, GPS on visits |
| Success metric | Labor proof | Utilization & billable capture |
Common questions
Can phases map to fee schedules?
Do designers need the mobile app?
We already use a PM tool. Why another login?
See Cloq-it for studios — start simple, add site visits only if you need them.
Set up your company, invite your team, and be clocking in within the hour. Cancel anytime after the trial.