Project Overview
Client
TLC Modular (Auckland, New Zealand) — part of an international modular construction group with a local office at 205 Lake Road, Northcote, Auckland.
Sector
Modular construction / manufacturing
The Situation
TLC Modular’s Auckland team coordinates a mixed workforce: permanent staff, temporary hires, and contractors. They needed one simple clocking point that’s fast, touch-free, and reliable in variable lighting — and a central system to manage shifts and export payroll-ready reports without adding admin load.
The Solution
Hardware:
1 × ZKTeco SpeedPalm V5L touchless terminal (face / palm / card / PIN).
The device uses a 5″ LCD, WDR low-light camera (2MP), and runs on Linux for stable on-device processing.
Software:
zkbio time 9.0 for web-based time & attendance — timetables, shifts, scheduling, reports, and ISO-certified information security practices.
Why this approach works for construction
Touch-free clocking: Palm/face verification removes shared-surface hygiene concerns and reduces “buddy punching.”
Handles mixed lighting: The SpeedPalm V5L’s WDR camera copes with bright entries and shadowed areas common on sites and factory doors.
Shift-rule flexibility: ZKBio Time lets admins set standard time, overtime rules, and contractor policies in one place, then generate clear reports for payroll processing (exports rather than deep payroll integration)
Scalable: Additional doors or satellite areas can be added later with the same platform and policies.
What is made possible
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Enrolment policy: Enrol face and palm for staff and approved contractors; card/PIN retained as contingency.
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Clocking point: Single terminal at the primary entry to standardise behaviour and reduce missed punches.
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Shift setup in ZKBio Time: Base hours + weekend/weekly overtime rules; contractor group separated for reporting.
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Reporting: Attendance summary, exceptions (late/early/missed punches), and a payroll-compatible export for import into TLC’s accounting/payroll workflow (no claim of full payroll integration).
Results (early outcomes)
Faster clock-ins at start/end of shifts due to high-speed face/palm matching.
Cleaner data for temps and contractors via group-based reporting in ZKBio Time.
Touchless process adopted site-wide, supporting hygiene and reducing disputes over hours.
What made NZTeco a fit
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Local supply, configuration, and support in Auckland; experience deploying ZKTeco across NZ projects.
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Practical setup advice (shift rules, overtime, contractor grouping) tailored to NZ operations.
Tech at a glance
Device: ZKTeco SpeedPalm V5L (Face / Palm / Card / PIN; 5″ LCD; 2MP WDR; Linux).
Platform: ZKBio Time 9.0 (web-based T&A; timetables, shifts, scheduling, reporting; ISO/IEC 27001 & 27701 noted by vendor).
Use case: Permanent, temporary, and contractor attendance at a single Auckland entry point.
Looking for a similar solution?
If you’re interested in learning more about ZKTeco access control and how it can enhance your business, get in touch with our team today. We’ll help you design a secure, user-friendly system that streamlines operations and elevates the customer experience.
