Resources
Resources
Practical guides on field service, safety (HMS), time tracking and invoicing — written for trades and construction teams.
Overview
Free field service software: what's free, what costs, and where the limits are
Field Ops is free for the daily work of a trade company, with no end date and no card. Here is exactly what's included, what the four packages cost, and where the limits are.
Field service software for tradespeople: the complete guide (2026)
Field service software brings work orders, time tracking, HSE, forms and invoicing together. Here's what it covers, the legal requirements it helps you meet, and how to choose.
Orders & planning
What is an order management system? How it works for tradespeople
An order management system is a tradesperson's digital tool for running jobs from booking to invoice. See what it does and why it replaces Excel.
Route planning and technician scheduling: how to fill your days optimally
Good route planning is about sending the right technician to the right job, in the right order — and seeing it in real time. Here's how to do it systematically.
Digital work order: from quote to invoice without paper
How a digital work order links ordering, execution and invoicing in one flow — and what you lose if a single link in the chain is manual.
Best order management system for tradespeople (2026)
Which order management systems suit plumbing, electrical and construction? We compare Ordrestyring.no, Infobric, Handyman and Field Ops — features and who fits what.
Safety & HSE
What is HSE (HMS), and why does it matter so much in construction?
HSE in Norwegian construction explained: the legal duties, HSE plan vs SHA plan, and why nearly 3,900 injuries in 2024 show the systematic work can't pause.
HSE plan vs SHA plan: what's the difference?
HSE plan or SHA plan? One covers the business, the other the project. Here's how to tell them apart — with legal requirements, who's responsible and the most common inspection slip-ups.
Deviation reporting (RUH) straight from your phone — how to do it
What is an RUH, what are you obliged to report, and how do you lower the barrier enough that deviations actually get logged? A practical guide for tradespeople and technicians.
Best HSE system for construction (2026)
Which HSE systems suit trades and construction? We review SmartDok, Svenn, Duett and Field Ops — with criteria, strengths and who suits what.
Time & payroll
From hours to the a-melding and pay: what happens between field and payout
The a-melding is the deadline that decides whether employees get the right sick pay and pension. Here's the flow from timesheet to payroll run to a-melding — and what goes wrong.
Time tracking for tradespeople: requirements, responsibility and consequences
The Working Environment Act §10-7 requires every employer to keep a running record of employees' working hours. Here's what the law actually says — and what it costs to ignore it.
Digital time registration on the construction site: how to do it right
Time registration from a phone on the construction site is easier than you think — and it's the only thing that guarantees you bill everything you actually do. A practical guide.
Best time tracking app for construction and trades (2026)
Which app fits time tracking on the construction site? We compare Tidsbanken, Svenn, SmartDok and Field Ops — features and who suits what.
Invoicing & projects
From hours and materials to invoice — how to automate the job
Manually copying hours and material use onto an invoice is a source of errors and a time sink. Here's how to set up an automated flow from field to invoice.
Project management for trades businesses: budget, progress and control
A project isn't just a big work order — it has milestones, a budget and risk. Here's what project management actually demands of a trades business, and the tools you need.
EHF invoices for tradespeople: requirements, Peppol and how to get started
EHF invoicing is mandatory for public-sector contracts — and from 2027 for every Norwegian business. Here's what you need to know as a tradesperson, and what you don't.
Forms & checklists
Self-inspection and quality assurance (KS) for tradespeople
What is self-inspection, what does TEK17 require, and how do you document it so it holds up to inspection and warranty claims? A practical guide for installers and contractors.
Scan a paper form into a digital form with AI — how it works
Got an existing paper form? AI vision can convert it into a responsive digital form in seconds. Here's the technology behind it and what you should check.
Digital checklists on the construction site: how to get rid of the paper
Paper checklists get filled in, left in the van and never found again at an inspection. Digital checklists from your phone are faster, traceable and actually there when you need them.