Turn Compliance Costs into a Competitive Strength with Technology

Expense Management

Streamlined Reimbursements for
Travel, Lodging, Per Diem & Other Expenses

Automate expense tracking and reimbursement calculation to simplify workflows.

Ensure accurate payroll by automating travel, lodging, and per diem reimbursements.

Fair compensation

Comprehensive Per Diem & Subsistence Management

Configure daily allowances and lodging reimbursements with flat or bracketed rates, tailored to job site proximity for fair worker compensation.

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Built for every agreement

Multiple Configuration Levels

Set policies at Prevailing Wage, Union, or Private levels to comply with diverse labor agreements and ensure correct pay rates.

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Seamlessly integrated in timesheets

Driver and Passenger Mileage/Hourly Pay

Accurately compensate workers for travel time and mileage using hourly, bracketed, or per-mile calculations, integrated directly into timesheets.

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Streamline recurring expenses

Automated and Bulk Reimbursements

Create automated, recurring reimbursements (e.g., phone, tools, boots) at company or individual levels for streamlined expense management.

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Take control of every expense

Automate travel, lodging, and reimbursement processing so your crews are paid accurately and on time—every time.

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More Features

Certified Payroll

Generate WH-347 and state-specific formats that meet government requirements.

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Prevailing Wage

Set up prevailing wage rates (base + fringe) by project and let Lumber handle calculations automatically.

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Union Payroll

Configure union pay scales, shift differentials, and fringe contributions. Accurately track deductions and benefits per collective bargaining agreements.

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Worker Compensation

Link labor hours to job codes, classifications, and pay rates. Be ready for audits, reduce premium disputes, and keep costs under control.

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Tax Filing

With automated filings, digital records, and year-end forms delivered on time, you stay compliant and focused on the job site.

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More insights on Expense Management

How does Lumber handle per diem payments for workers staying overnight near a job site?

Per diem payments can be configured as flat amounts or bracketed by distance from home, with options to adjust when lodging is provided by the company, ensuring fair compensation for subsistence expenses.

Can travel and per diem rates be configured differently based on union membership or prevailing wage rules?

Yes, travel and subsistence settings can be configured separately for Prevailing Wage, Union, and Private categories to maintain compliance with all applicable labor agreements.

How can I add per diem and travel details to worker timesheets?

Timesheets include toggles to enable per diem and travel reporting, where workers or supervisors can enter travel miles and hours, which flow automatically into payroll calculations in your construction time tracking software.

What options exist for reimbursing employee expenses like phone or tool costs?

Reimbursements can be created at the company level for bulk application or assigned individually, with options to set frequency and expiry. These reimbursements automatically appear in payroll drafts and employee earnings statements.

Is there a way to review reimbursements and travel payments before finalizing payroll?

Yes, administrators can review detailed payroll registers and earning statements to verify that per diem, travel, and reimbursements are correctly calculated and correlate with submitted timesheets.

How does the fallback logic work if a worker qualifies for multiple pay rate configurations?

The system checks prevailing wage configurations first, then union pay rates, and finally private pay rates, ensuring the highest applicable rate is applied based on worker classification and timesheet details.