Quick summary
- What it is
- A one-page daily field report for weather, manpower, equipment, work completed, delays and site visitors.
- Best for
- General Contractor, Superintendent, Project Manager
- Format
- Excel + PDF
- Price
- Free ($0.00)
- Pillar
- Project Operations & Administration
What's included
- Weather & site conditions
- Crew counts by trade
- Equipment on site
- Work completed
- Delays & safety incidents
- Visitor log
Template columns
| Date | Weather | Temp (F) | Trade | Headcount | Hours | Work Performed | Equipment | Delays | Safety Notes | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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
What should a daily construction log include?
Date, weather, manpower by trade, equipment, work performed, deliveries, delays, safety incidents, inspections and visitors.
Who fills out the daily log?
Typically the superintendent or foreman, at the end of each shift.
How long should daily logs be kept?
Most contractors retain them for at least the statute of repose in their state, often 6 to 10 years.
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