Construction Foreman how-to

How to Write a Useful Daily Report

Reports protect the company.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Reports protect the company. In short: list; describe; note, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. List crew and hours.

  2. Describe work done.

  3. Note deliveries.

  4. Note delays and weather.

  5. Add photos.

  6. Submit daily.

Safety reminders for construction foremans

  • Enforce PPE
  • Run toolbox talks
  • Inspect fall protection
  • Stop unsafe work

Toolbox talk · Daily report · Superintendent · RFI · Submittal · Layout: see the full construction foreman glossary.

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