Quick summary
- What it is
- Keep a narrative daily diary of site events, visitors, conditions and instructions. Free from DailyBuild.
- Best for
- Superintendent, Project Manager, General Contractor
- Format
- Excel + PDF
- Price
- Free ($0.00)
- Pillar
- Project Operations & Administration
What's included
- Daily narrative
- Visitors and inspections
- Instructions received
- Site conditions
Template columns
| Date | Weather | Events | Visitors | Instructions | Issues | Photos Ref | Entered By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Excel vs. Daily Build
| Excel | Daily Build | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free to start |
| Mobile field entry | No | Yes |
| Photos & attachments | No | Yes |
| Automatic reports | No | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
How is a site diary different from a daily report?
A diary captures narrative events and instructions; a daily report focuses on manpower and production.
Is the construction site diary template really free?
Yes. It's provided free by DailyBuild; fill in the short form once and download.
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