Time Tracking Software for Architects & Engineers

Time tracking without the backtracking

Effortlessly log more billable time while keeping project hours, budgets, and billing connected in one place.

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Fill out timesheets faster with AI-powered time entries

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Track every billable minute with timers on web, desktop, and mobile

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Submit expenses in seconds with receipt scanning that pulls in the details for you

Get time tracking off your plate

We draft your time entries. You approve them.

Describe your day, AI does the rest

Type or dictate what you worked on, and Monograph turns it into a structured, ready-to-review time entry.

Get time entry suggestions from your calendar

Turn Google or Outlook Calendar activity into suggested time entries you can review and adjust before adding them to your timesheet.

Track time and activity from a dedicated desktop timer

Start and stop a timer as you work, with automatic activity capture that records any software used so you never have to recall it later.
50%
less budget overage

“It’s been great to be able to track time and expenses while making sure the productivity of our staff is maximized based on the amount of workload.”

George Stewart
Principal, S.Arch
Weekly Timesheets

Keep weekly timesheets accurate and up to date

Give your team one easy place to enter, review, and submit time each week.

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Track billable, non-billable, and overhead time

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Log hours directly to projects and phases

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Add activities and notes to keep every entry in context

Time Log Report

See exactly where your team's time is going

Get a live view of recorded time across your firm, without digging through individual timesheets.

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View time by project, phase, or activity

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Break down hours by staff member or role

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See project and overhead time in one place

Bulk Edit

Correct time entries in a few clicks

Plans change and time doesn't always get logged to the right place. Update multiple entries at once instead of fixing them one by one.

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Move time to another project or phase

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Update roles and activities in bulk

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Correct multiple entries at the same time

Track time & expenses on the go

Keep time and expenses up to date from wherever your workday takes you.

web

desktop

mobile

Not all time tracking software works the same

Features
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Stand-alone time tracking software
Features
Timer on web, mobile & desktop
Weekly timesheets for billable & non-billable time
Built for A&E (time structured by phase, role & activity)
Overhead time tracked alongside project time
Limited
(non-billable only)
Expense tracking with receipt scanning
AI time suggestions from calendar & activity
Log time by describing it in your own words
Timesheet approval with per-phase rejection & bulk edit
Limited
(basic approve/reject only)

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Frequently asked questions

What should architecture firms look for in time tracking software?

The best time tracking software for architects should do more than record hours. Look for time tracking tools that make timekeeping easy while connecting employee hours to project management, project budgets, expense tracking, invoicing, and project profitability. Monograph is built specifically for architecture and engineering firms, so time stays connected to the projects and financials your firm already manages.

Can architects track billable hours by project phase?

Yes. Monograph supports phase-based tracking, so architects can log billable hours directly to the project and phase where the work happened, including schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. Activities and notes add more context, making it easier to understand where time is going throughout the project lifecycle.

Can Monograph use tracked time and expenses for client billing and invoicing?

Yes. Billable time and expenses entered in Monograph can move directly into client billing and invoicing, reducing duplicate entry between systems. Project time stays connected to project financials, while hourly rates and billing rates help determine what should be billed. Monograph also integrates with QuickBooks Online to keep project and accounting workflows connected.

Can architects track time and expenses from the mobile app?

Yes. Monograph's mobile app gives architects and engineers mobile access to time and expense tracking, including during site visits. Employees can use timers and weekly timesheets, add expenses, and scan receipts from their phones. Monograph pulls the date, amount, and category from each receipt for review, making it easier to keep project time and expenses up to date wherever work happens.

How does time tracking work for architects and project managers?

Monograph gives architects several ways to enter time, including timers, weekly timesheets, manual entries, and AI-powered suggestions. Hours are logged directly to projects and phases, giving project managers an up-to-date view of where time is going. Instead of using a separate time tracker, teams can see time alongside project budgets, costs, and profitability as part of their broader project management workflow.

How does time tracking help with project profitability, scope creep, and resource allocation?

Accurate employee time tracking helps firms understand how staff hours affect project costs and project profitability. Monograph connects recorded time to project budgets, so project managers can see when a phase is using its budget too quickly and identify potential scope creep. Project and time data also feed into firm-wide reporting, giving leadership greater visibility into profitability and resource allocation.

Does Monograph offer automatic time tracking or employee monitoring?

Monograph uses AI to make time entry easier without invasive employee monitoring. Calendar activity from Google or Outlook can become suggested time entries that employees review, adjust, accept, or dismiss before anything is added to their timesheet. This gives teams the convenience associated with automatic time tracking while keeping employees in control of what gets submitted.

How is Monograph different from time tracking and project management tools like Harvest, Clockify, Asana, or ClickUp?

Harvest and Clockify are standalone time tracking tools, while Asana and ClickUp are general-purpose project management tools. Monograph is project management software built specifically for architecture and engineering firms, connecting time and expenses with project budgets, resource allocation, invoicing, and profitability. Instead of moving data between separate time tracking, project management, and financial tools, firms can keep more of their workflow connected in one place.

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