UPDATED Feb 21, 2026
Labor remains the largest controllable cost during mechanical and electrical project execution. Control weakens when hours move from the field to payroll without retaining context about where work occurred, who directed it, and why adjustments were made. Reviews then rely on summaries that strip away conditions present at the moment decisions were taken. Authority drifts because validation happens after approval rather than during execution.
This guide covers:
Why Labor Control Breaks Down During Execution
Who Holds Authority When Labor Decisions Are Made in the Field?
Preserving Context Across Field, Project, and Finance
What Makes Labor Records Actionable and Traceable?
Where Does Labor Accountability Actually Live During Execution?
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