How to create a Daily Field Report
Steps for logging a Daily Field Report, including date, notes, labor, materials, and weather.
Steps
- 1Open the project and go to the Daily Field Reports tab.
- 2Click New Daily Field Report.
- 3Select the date the report covers.
- 4Add notes describing the day's work, conditions, and any issues.
- 5Log weather conditions if relevant to the work performed.
- 6Note labor on site — trades present and approximate headcount.
- 7Note any materials delivered or used.
- 8Attach photos if you have them.
- 9Save the report.
Tip
Log the report the same day, while details are fresh. Reports written days later tend to miss the small details that make the strongest change order evidence.
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