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Construction Daily Report Template

Daily construction site report template for documenting work progress, weather, manpower, and issues.

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# Construction Daily Report

**Project:** _______________________________________
**Job #:** ________ **Report #:** ________
**Date:** _________ **Day of week:** _________
**Prepared by:** _______________________________ **Title:** _________

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## 1. Weather Conditions

| Time | Temperature | Conditions | Wind | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | _____ °F | ☐ Clear ☐ Cloudy ☐ Overcast ☐ Rain ☐ Snow | _____ mph | _____ in |
| 12:00 PM | _____ °F | ☐ Clear ☐ Cloudy ☐ Overcast ☐ Rain ☐ Snow | _____ mph | _____ in |
| 4:00 PM | _____ °F | ☐ Clear ☐ Cloudy ☐ Overcast ☐ Rain ☐ Snow | _____ mph | _____ in |

**Did weather affect work today?** ☐ No  ☐ Yes — explain:
_________________________________________________________________

**Hours lost to weather:** _____ hrs

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## 2. Crew On-Site

### Company crew

| Role | Name | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent | | | |
| Foreman | | | |
| Carpenter (lead) | | | |
| Carpenter | | | |
| Laborer | | | |
| Equipment operator | | | |

**Total company labor hours:** _____

### Subcontractors on-site

| Trade | Company | # of workers | Hours | Foreman name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation | | | | |
| Concrete | | | | |
| Framing | | | | |
| Plumbing | | | | |
| Electrical | | | | |
| HVAC | | | | |
| Drywall | | | | |
| Other: ______ | | | | |

**Total sub labor hours:** _____

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## 3. Equipment On-Site

| Equipment | Source (owned/rented) | Hours used | Idle hours | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |

**Equipment failures / breakdowns:**
_________________________________________________________________

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## 4. Work Performed Today

### Scheduled activities (per project schedule)

- [ ] _________________________________ — Status: ☐ Complete  ☐ In progress  ☐ Not started
- [ ] _________________________________ — Status: ☐ Complete  ☐ In progress  ☐ Not started
- [ ] _________________________________ — Status: ☐ Complete  ☐ In progress  ☐ Not started
- [ ] _________________________________ — Status: ☐ Complete  ☐ In progress  ☐ Not started

### Detailed description of work completed

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

### Production tracking

| Activity | Unit | Today's quantity | Cumulative | % complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (e.g., concrete placed) | CY | _____ | _____ | _____% |
| (e.g., walls framed) | LF | _____ | _____ | _____% |
| (e.g., rough plumbing) | fixtures | _____ | _____ | _____% |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |

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## 5. Materials Delivered

| Time | Material | Supplier | Quantity | Received by | Stored at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |

**Materials damaged/rejected at delivery:**
_________________________________________________________________

**Materials needed but not received:**
_________________________________________________________________

---

## 6. Inspections & Visits

| Time | Who visited | Purpose | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |

**Inspection results (if applicable):**

☐ Approved
☐ Conditional approval — items: _________________________________
☐ Failed — required corrections: _______________________________
☐ Re-inspection scheduled for: ______________

**Owner / architect visits:**
- Person: _____________ Time: _______ Purpose: ____________________

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## 7. Safety

### Toolbox talk topic: _______________________________________

**Attendees signed in:** Yes ☐  No ☐

### Incidents / near-misses

☐ No incidents to report today
☐ Near-miss occurred — describe:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

☐ Minor injury (first aid only) — describe:
_________________________________________________________________

☐ Recordable injury — OSHA Form 300 completed: ☐ Yes  ☐ No

### Safety observations

- [ ] All workers wearing required PPE (hard hats, safety glasses, high-vis)
- [ ] Fall protection used at heights >6 feet
- [ ] Excavation properly shored / sloped (if applicable)
- [ ] Power tools inspected, GFCI in place
- [ ] First aid kit on site, accessible
- [ ] Eye wash / emergency contacts posted

---

## 8. Quality Control

**Self-inspections performed today:**

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

**Non-conformances / rework required:**

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

**Photos taken:** _____ (filed in project folder: _______________)

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## 9. Issues, Delays & Open Items

### Active issues

| # | Description | Impact | Owner | Target resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | | | |
| 2 | | | | |
| 3 | | | | |

### Delays today

- Cause: ___________________________ Duration: _____ hours
- Cost impact: $_____ (estimated)

### RFIs / submittals pending

- RFI #_____ submitted ________ — awaiting answer
- Submittal "_____________" pending architect review

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## 10. Schedule Status

**Project % complete:** _____% (target per schedule: _____%)
**Ahead / on / behind schedule:** ☐ Ahead  ☐ On  ☐ Behind by _____ days

**Critical path activities at risk:**
_________________________________________________________________

---

## 11. Tomorrow's Plan

**Crew expected:** Company _____ / Subs _____ (total _____)

**Activities planned:**
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. _________________________________

**Materials needed on-site:**
_________________________________________________________________

**Equipment needed:**
_________________________________________________________________

**Pre-work coordination required:**
☐ Notify utility for locates
☐ Confirm concrete delivery time
☐ Verify inspector availability
☐ Coordinate with subcontractor: _______________

---

## 12. Visitor Log (Non-workers on site)

| Time in | Time out | Name | Company | Purpose | Signed waiver? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | ☐ |
| | | | | | ☐ |

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## 13. Notes / Communications

**Owner communications:**
_________________________________________________________________

**Architect / engineer communications:**
_________________________________________________________________

**Inspector / authority communications:**
_________________________________________________________________

**Other notes:**
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

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## 14. Photos

Photos taken today (file references):

1. _____________________ — describes: _______________
2. _____________________ — describes: _______________
3. _____________________ — describes: _______________
4. _____________________ — describes: _______________
5. _____________________ — describes: _______________

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## 15. Sign-Off

**Prepared by:**
Name: _____________________________ Title: _____________________
Signature: _____________________________ Time submitted: __________

**Reviewed by (PM):**
Name: _____________________________ Date reviewed: __________
Signature: _____________________________

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*Distribution: Project Manager | Owner's Rep | Architect (if requested) | Project file*

*This report is part of the official project record. Retain for minimum 7 years after project closeout.*

What's Included

This construction daily report template includes 8 pre-built sections:

  • 1. Date & project info
  • 2. Weather conditions
  • 3. Crew on-site
  • 4. Work completed today
  • 5. Materials delivered
  • 6. Issues or delays
  • 7. Photo log
  • 8. Tomorrow's plan

How to Use This Template

  1. 1
    Download the format you prefer.

    Word (.docx) for desktop editing, PDF for printing, Google Docs for cloud collaboration.

  2. 2
    Customize with your business info.

    Add your logo, business address, license number, and insurance information.

  3. 3
    Fill in project-specific details.

    Each section has placeholders showing what to include. Replace with your actual project info.

  4. 4
    Get signatures and store.

    Always get both parties to sign and date. Keep digital and printed copies.

💡 Pro Tip: Graduate to Software

Templates work great for low-volume contractors. Once you're handling 10+ jobs/month, software like BuilderTrend or Procore will save you 5-10 hours per week by auto-generating proposals from your project data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Construction Daily Report Template really free?

Yes — completely free, no email signup or paywall. Download in Word, PDF, or Google Docs format.

Can I customize this template?

Absolutely. Open in Word or Google Docs and edit all sections to fit your specific Construction business.

Is this legally binding once signed?

When properly completed, signed, and dated by both parties, this template creates a binding agreement. For complex or high-value projects, consult an attorney.

What software should I pair with this template?

Most Construction contractors graduate from templates to software like BuilderTrend when their volume exceeds 10-20 jobs/month.