Daily construction log
One log per day: weather, crews, work in place, deliveries, inspections, delays and safety.
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Project
Job #
Date
Report #
Superintendent
Shift hours
1 · Conditions
| Time of day | Sky / precipitation | Temp | Wind | Ground / site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | ||||
| PM |
Weather stopped or slowed work (describe in section 6)
2 · Manpower
| Company | Trade | Workers | Hours | Area / location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 · Work performed
By area or cost code. Note quantities in place where you track them.
4 · Equipment and deliveries
| Equipment or delivery | Supplier / owner | Hours or quantity | Notes (idle, damaged, short) |
|---|---|---|---|
5 · Inspections, visitors and meetings
| Time | Who (agency / company) | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
6 · Delays, issues and changes
Delays, extra work, T&M, owner directives, conflicts. Give the RFI / CO / change event number if one exists.
7 · Safety
No incidentsIncident or near miss (attach report)Toolbox talk heldSite inspection done
Toolbox talk topic
Photos taken (count / folder)
8 · Sign-off
SuperintendentSignatureName, date
Project manager (reviewed)SignatureName, date
Write it the same day, facts only. A daily log is often the first record anyone reaches for in a delay claim or a change order dispute.
Template from os.construction/resources/templates. Free to use and adapt.Requirements vary by contract and state. Your contract documents govern.