Record completed work separately from time lost waiting for access, prerequisite trades or approved instructions. Keep the reason, responsible decision and next action attached to the work package. Review whether the contract permits recovery of additional costs before moving waiting time or a return visit into the customer's bill.
Understand the decision
A crew may arrive for a planned installation but find that the area is not ready. Some preparation work can continue elsewhere, while rented equipment and allocated materials remain committed. Supervisors need an honest progress picture without marking the entire package complete or hiding the interruption.
Work through the requirements
- Record the specific blocking condition.
- Allocate time to actual work performed.
- Review recovery of additional costs.
| Record or decision | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Site interruption | Explains why planned work stopped. |
| Labour entry | Distinguishes activity and affected package. |
| Remaining commitment | Tracks materials and equipment still required. |
What would a passing test show?
Use these hypothetical cases in a demonstration. Mark the evidence you have reviewed, then download the checklist. Selections stay in this tab.
Watch for this failure
Charging every recorded hour can conflict with the commercial agreement, while excluding waiting time conceals project cost. Preserve operational truth first and apply an explicit billing decision with supporting evidence afterward.
Continue the evaluation
This example defines what to verify, rather than promising a particular Odoo feature. Keep a record of the demonstrated result, configuration, unresolved gaps and person who accepts it.
Read the wider implementation guideBring your workflow to the conversation.
Discuss requirements for Electrical contractors in a business needs review. Start with your current systems, the handoff that fails and the result you need to prove.
Sources & scope
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Odoo 19: project management ↗Odoo 19: project milestones ↗Odoo 19: timesheet configuration and recording ↗