Daily Log Overview
In today's environment, builders and contractors need to manage risk and one of the tools they should require of their superintendents or project managers is to implement Daily Logs.
This is especially important if a dispute arises. Documenting on a daily basis activities, progress milestones, manpower, major deliveries, equipment and weather/site conditions can be valuable information. Daily Logs can also be reviewed in a claim or legal proceeding by an opposing party so it is important information is recorded accurately.
Steps To Complete Before Entering Daily Logs
- Make sure your firm and subs on the job are listed in the Project Directory. These companies would be referenced in the Daily Log's Manpower and Major Equipment sections.
- Optional: Review the options list for Activity Types in Settings.
Other Project Related Information That Can Be Imported Into Daily Logs
| Daily Log Section | Import Option |
| Activities | Prime Contract - Schedule of Values |
| Prime Contract - Unit Prices | |
| Scheduling Tasks | |
| Manpower | Cost DB Labor Items |
| Labor Timecards | |
| Major Equipment | Cost DB Equipment Items |
| Equipment Timecards | |
| Major Material Deliveries | Cost DB Work Items |
| PO Items |