CEO @SmartBarrel.io - U.S. Inventor and former Construction Glazer with 10+ years in the trade
https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-boufadel/
“Construction doesn’t need more technology—it needs the right technology. At SmartBarrel, our goal isn’t to build features, it’s to solve real problems for the people on the ground. When we center growth around the customer, we not only scale a company—we transform an industry.”
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After 10+ years working in the construction industry in the glazing trade, Albert Bou Fadel dedicated his life to one mission: to transform the way contractors manage their workforce and lead their crews.
On jobsites, Albert saw first-hand the constant struggles with inaccurate timesheets, payroll disputes, and the endless stress of managing labor. He realized the problem wasn’t just lost hours — it was lost leadership. Contractors were buried in paperwork instead of leading their people. That realization shaped the vision for SmartBarrel.
Under his leadership, SmartBarrel was built as more than a timeclock. It’s a rugged, construction-first system that captures 100% accurate labor data and feeds it back in real time, giving every contractor — from foreman to executive — the clarity to make faster, smarter decisions.
But Albert’s vision goes far beyond time tracking. His dream is to build the ultimate workforce management co-pilot: a solution where hardware, software, and AI work together to turn contractors into exceptional leaders. SmartBarrel doesn’t just remove the stress and guesswork from managing workers — it empowers teams to perform at their best and helps leaders grow into the role they always aspired to be.
Today, Albert drives SmartBarrel with the same relentless energy that defines the brand’s ethos: “I Don’t F**k Around.” He’s committed to building tools that contractors don’t just use — they depend on to build stronger crews, stronger companies, and a stronger industry.
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https://soundcloud.com/henry-harrison-podcast/automating-construction-timekeeping-with-smartbarrel-conversation-with-albert-bou-fadel?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fhenry-harrison-podcast%252Fautomating-construction-timekeeping-with-smartbarrel-conversation-with-albert-bou-fadel
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