When to use it
At the end of each working day, by the site lead.
The template
General
Date, site and weather.
People on site and hours worked.
Subcontractors on site.
Progress
Work completed today.
Photos of progress.
Work planned but not done, and why.
Issues
Delays and their cause.
Defects found.
Safety incidents or near misses.
Tomorrow
Materials needed.
Deliveries expected.
Decisions needed from the office or client.
Use this template in Please Do It
Create a recurring task for the daily site report, add these steps as a checklist, and ask for a photo when it’s done. The owner gets it automatically every time, and you see it’s finished without asking.
Frequently asked questions
Who should fill in the daily site report?
The site lead or foreman, at the end of each working day.